Names That Mean Born

Quame is an Anglicization of the Ghanaian Akan name Kwame. In West Africa, it is traditional to name your child after the day of the week on which they were born. The feminine equivalent is Mimba, a variation of Ama.

Not likely to become very popular in the US anytime soon.

Tori Amos added a little extra something to the already pretty elaborate Natasha for her daughter's name.

Melodic and friendly, and similar to a Spanish word for chilled and ice cream.

Borne by early enslaved people in America and the Caribbean who were born on Thursday. This follows the traditional West African day naming tradition.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

Alternate Romanization of Haru, a classic Japanese boy name.

Quashee was used in America and the Caribbean — particularly Jamaica — among enslaved people. It is derived from the traditional Akan name for boys born on Sunday, Kwasi.

Swahili day name more often used in the Mwajuma form in the US.

Cuff and Cuffee were borne by enslaved people in the US and Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are Anglicized forms of Kofi, the Akan name for boys born on Friday.

Even if you're not planning on having five kids, Enu makes a cute name for a son or daughter.

Cuff and Cuffee were borne by enslaved people in the US and Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are Anglicized forms of Kofi, the Akan name for boys born on Friday.

A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.

Classic African day name, with rhythm and energy.

Cubbenah was used by enslaved people in America as a translation of the traditional Akan day name Kwabena. Beneba, a variation of Abena, was the equivalent for girls.

Ajambo is an African name of the Luo language, spoken by the Luo people of Kenya and Tanzania. Like many African names, Ajambo's meaning refers to the temporaity of the birth — in this case, the evening.

Phibbi is one of the African day names that was commonly used among enslaved people in America, along with variations Phebe, Phibba, and Phibah. These names derive from Afua, reserved for girls born on Fridays. Phibbi and variations were often Anglicized as Phoebe.

Mimba was a name used by enslaved people in America and the Caribbean for daughters born on Saturday. It's an offshoot of Ama, traditionally used by the Akan people of Africa.

A celebratory choice, also spelled Harusi.