African Girl Names

One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.

A Yoruba surname as well as a unisex given name.

Subtly royal, if Reign and Royalty aren't your style.

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

More original than any made-up name.

A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.

The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.

Gasira is a journeyed name with an ancient history. It started as the Arabic word gezira (also commonly transliterated as jazira and jazeera), meaning "island," and sometimes "peninsula."

This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.

Kuchena is an African name rarely used in English-speaking countries. Kuchenga Shenjé is an Afro-British journalist and author of The Library Thief.

Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwaa is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding.

Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwa, also spelled Serwaa, is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding.