| Abeba | Flower (Ethiopia) |
| Abba | Born on Thursday (Ghana) |
| Abena | Born on Tuesday (Ghana) |
| Acai (Ashai) | Shyness (Sudanese) |
| Adanna | Father's loving daughter |
| Ada | First born ( Nigeria) |
| Adebanke | God is taking care of her (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Adetokumbo (Ah-Deh-Toh-Koom-Boh) | Honor came from over the seas (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Adeoga (Ade-Ogo) | Crown of glory (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Adhiambo | Born in the evening after sunset; (Luo of Kenya) |
| Adjoa (Ah-Joh-Ah) | Born on Monday (Ghana) |
| Adebumi (Ah-Day-Boo-Me) | Wealth (royalty) has come (Nigeria) |
| Adenike (Ah-Deh-Nee-Kay) | The crown is loving, affectionate (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Adeola | Crown has honor (Nigeria) |
| Adetoun | Princess (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Adowa (Ah-Doo-Wah) | Noble |
| Adwoa (Ah-Doo-Wa) | Peace (Ghana) |
| Afia (Effia) | Born on Friday (Ghana) |
| Afya (Ahf-Yah) | Health (Kiswahili) |
| Afua (A-Fu-A) | Born on Friday |
| Aguidi (A-Gi-Bi) | Well-being (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Aina (Eye-Nah) | Female child born with umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Ainka (A-Ink-Kay) | The cherished one (Tonga) |
| Aisha ( I-Ee-Sha ) | She is life (Swahili) |
| Aja (Ah-Ja) | High priestess of Mecca |
| Akilah | Intelligent One Who Reasons |
| Akosua | Born on Sunday (Ahsanti of Ghana) |
| Akua (Ah-Quee-Yah) | Born on Wednesday (Ghana) |
| Amachi (Ah-Mah-Chi) | Who knows what God has brought us through this child (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Amma | Born on Saturday (Ashanti of Ghana) |
| Amara (Ah-Mah-Rah) | Ibo of Eastern Nigeria |
| Armani (R-Mah-Nee) | Derivative of Imani meaning Faith |
| Aminata | (Senegal) |
| Amina | Trustful, Honest (WestAfrica) |
| Aminia | To Believe in ( Kiswahili) |
| Anaya (Ah-Ny-Ah) | Look up to God (Ibo Eastern Nigeria) |
| Anele (A-Ne-Le) | Enough.{Parents usually give this name to their last born, NEVER to the 1st or 2nd child} (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Anyango (Oh-Yan-Go) | Friend (Af of Kenya) |
| Anulika (Ah-New-Li-Kah) | Happiness is the best (Ibo Eastern Nigeria) |
| Asabi (Ah-Sa-Bi) | One of select birth (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Ashanti | Strong African Woman (Ghana) |
| Ashaki | Beautiful (West Africa) |
| Assaggi (As-Sa-Guy) | Strong (Zimbabwe) |
| Ayan | Bright ( Somalia) |
| Ayana | Beautiful Flower (Ethiopian) |
| Ayo (Ah-Yo) | Joy (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Ayomide (Ah-Your-Me-Day) | My joy has arrived (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Aza | Powerful (Swahili) |
| Azinza | Mermaid (Togo) |
| Aziza | Precious, Gorgeous (Kiswahili, Somali) |
| Azmera | Harvest (Ethiopia) |
| Baba | Born on Thursday |
| Badu | Powerful |
| Baderinwa | Worthy of respect |
| Bahati | My luck is good |
| Bahiyah (Bye-He-Yah) | Beautiful (Swahili) |
| Baina | Sparkling |
| Bayo | Joy is found |
| Becca | Prophet |
| Besede | Born on Sunday |
| Bejide | Child born in the rainy time |
| Bhekisisa | To be careful, cautious (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Bimkubwa | Great lady |
| Bikilu | Grown up or great (Ethiopia) |
| Binta | With God (West African) |
| Binah | A dancer |
| Bintu (Bean-Too) | Beautiful One (Ivory Coast/Senegal) |
| Bisa | Greatly Loved |
| Boahinmaa | One who has left her community |
| Bukola (Bu-Cua-La) | Rising Wealth (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Bunmi | My gift |
| Busara | Wisdom |
| Chalondra | Smart |
| Chaltuu | 1st born girl (Oromo-Kush) |
| Chanya | (Kenya) |
| Chanecia | Smart and Beautiful |
| Chara | (South West Ethiopia) |
| Chiaka | God says ( Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Chidima (Chi-Dee-Mah | God is good & wonderful (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Chideria | For what God has written is written (Nigeria) |
| Chiku | Chatterer (Swahili) |
| Chinara | May God Receive (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Chioma (Chi-Uh-Mah) | Beautiful God |
| Chinaka | God decides (Nigeria) |
| Chausiku | Born at Night |
| Changa | Be Prevalent |
| Chinyere (Shin-Yair-Ree) | Gift from God (Igbo of Nigeria0 |
| Chinue | God's own blessing |
| Chiku | Chatterer |
| Chimwala | Stone |
| Chinue | God's blessing |
| Chinelo (Chi-Ne-Elo) | God is thinking ( Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Chausiku | Born at night |
| Chipo | Gift |
| Cleopatra | Black Kimet (Ancient Egypt) Queen |
| Dada | Child with curly hair |
| Dacia (Day-Sha) | Purple flower |
| Dafina (Dah-Fee-Nah) | Gift (unexpected) / treasure |
| Dalila | Gentleness is her soul |
| Dalji | Walk gracefully (Swahili) |
| Damtien | Blessed one (Moba of Ivory Coast) |
| Danuwa | Close friend |
| Dara | Beautiful (Bermudian) |
| Darratu | Blooming flower (Ethiopia) |
| Dayo | Joy arrives |
| Deka | One who pleases (Somali) |
| Dericia (Dah-Ree-Sha) | Athletic (African American) |
| Do | First child after twins |
| Dofi | Second child after twins |
| Dolapo | Mixed blessings or happiness (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Doto | Younger child of twins |
| Dziko | The world |
| Dada | Sister (Kiswahili) |
| Djidade | Desired |
| Dut | Console (Dinka of Sudan) |
| Ebiere | Ijaw of Niger |
| Efia | Born on Friday (Fante of Ghana) |
| Elon (Ee-Lon) | God Loves me |
| Eno (Anu) | Gift (Efik of Nigeria) |
| Emefa (Eh-Meh-Fa) | There is peace (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Eshe | Life (Swahili) |
| Esi | Born on Sunday (Ewe and Fante of Ghana) |
| Esinam | God heard me (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Effiwat | Nigeria |
| Esiankiki | Young Maiden (Masai of Kenya) |
| Etuhole (Etu-Ho-Le) | God loves us. (Oshiwambo of Ghana) |
| Falala | Born in abundance |
| Faizah (Fah-Ee-Zah) | She who is victorious (Swahili) |
| Farisa | To make happy |
| Farai (Far-A-Yi) | Be Happy / rejoice (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Folayan | Walk in dignity |
| Fara | Level Measure (Kiswahili) |
| Fayola | Luck Walks with Honor (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Faraa | Cheerful one |
| Feimata | Love Me (Sierra Leone) |
| Feyikemi (Fay-Yi-Kay-Me) | Blessed with this...(Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Foluke (Fo-Loo-Care) | Placed in God's care (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Fujo | Born after quarrel |
| Funmilayo | Gave me happiness (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Gimbya | Princess |
| Gina | Powerful mother of black people (Namibia) |
| Goitsemedime | God knows |
| Gzifa | One is at Piece (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Hadiya | Gift (Swahili) |
| Haben (Ha-Ben) | Courage (Eritrea) |
| Hanna | Happiness (Hausa) |
| Hasana | First born of twins (West Africa) |
| Hasanati | Happiness |
| Hasina | Good (Swahili) |
| Halima | Gentle, Kind (Swahili) |
| Hawa | Longing (Kiswahili) |
| Hazika | Intelligent (Hausa) |
| Hembadoon | Winner |
| Hola | Saviour (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Homa | Fever (Kiswhaili) |
| Hova | Middle Class (Betsileo of Madagascar) |
| Iman | Faith (Somalia) |
| Ima (Ee-Ma) | Love/Charity ( Efik of Nigeria) |
| Imani | Faith (Kiswahili) |
| Idowu | First child born after twins |
| Ige | Born feet first |
| Ijaba | A wish fulfilled |
| Ife | Love |
| Isoke (Ah-Sung-Key) | A beautiful gift from God (Nigeria) |
| Iruwa ( E-Ru-Wa) | One Who has Seen the World (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Izegbe | A long expected child |
| Ifama | All is well |
| Jaha | Dignity |
| Jaineba | (Senegal) |
| Jahzara (Jah - Zah - Rah) | Blessed princess (Ethiopia) |
| Jala (Jay-La) | Special one(African American) |
| Jalia | To Grant (Kiswhaili) |
| Jamila | Beautiful, Elegant (Somalia, Swahili) |
| Jani | A Leaf (Kiswahili) |
| Jendayi | Give Thanks |
| Johari | Jewel (Kiswahili) |
| Juba | Born on Monday (Ashanti of Ghana) |
| Jumapili | Born on Sunday |
| Kagiso | Peace (Tswana - Botswana ) |
| Kahfee | Quiet (Swahili) |
| Kaimah (Kama Or Kay-Ma) | Tiny one (Liberia) |
| Kainda | Hunter's daughter (Tharaka of Kenya ) |
| Kajumba | Beautiful (Bantu of Uganda) |
| Kakra | Younger of twins (Fante of Ghana) |
| Kali | Energetic (Senufo of Ivory Coast) |
| Kalifa (Kah-Lee-Fah) | Bright (Swahili) |
| Kamaria | Like the moon (Swahili) |
| Kambo | Unlucky (Shano of Zimbawe) |
| Kamohelo (Ka-Mo-He-Lo) | Welcome (Sotho of South Africa) |
| Kamilah (Ka-Mi-Lah) | The Perfect one |
| Kamili | Perfection |
| Kanika | Black cloth (Mwera of Kenya) |
| Kanoni | Little bird |
| Karimu | Generous |
| Karasi (Car-A-Sigh) | Life and wisdom |
| Kayla | Pure |
| Kaweria | Loving one (Meru of Kenya) |
| Kefilwe | I am given |
| Kehinde | Second born of twins |
| Kenyetta | Innocent (South Africa) |
| Kereeditse (Ke-Reh-Di-Tseh) | I'm listening (Batswana of Botswana) |
| Kesi | Born at a time of father's troubles |
| Keyah | In good health (Mande of West Africa) |
| Khadija | Wife of the Prophet Mohammed |
| Khanysha (Kuh-Nee-Sha) | Beautiful child (Swahili) |
| Kianga | Sunshine |
| Kijakazi | Your life is due to us |
| Kimani (Key-Ma-Nee) | Sweet and beautiful (African American) |
| Kinah | Willful |
| Kissa (Kis-Sha) | First daughter born to the family (Kenya) |
| K'Tusha | Joy |
| Kumani | Destiny (West Africa) |
| Kunto | Third Child (Twi of Ghana) |
| Kwayera (Qua-Yea-Ra) | Early morning, dawn (Swahili) |
| Kya (Ky-Yah) | Diamon in the sky |
| Kukua (Ky-Yah) | Born on Wednesday (Ghana) |
| Latasha (Lah-Tah'-Sha | Surprise (Congo) |
| Lulu | A Pearl |
| Lina | Tender |
| Layla | Born at night |
| Lerato | Love |
| Lekysha (Lu-Key-Sha) | Popularity-beauty (Puerto Rico) |
| Lingaire (Ling-Air) | A Princesses in the 4th century (Wolof of Gambia) |
| Lerato | Love |
| Leza | One who besets (Central Africa) |
| Lindiwe | Have waited (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Lisha | Mysterious (Hausa - Nigeria ) |
| Lorato (Lo-Ruh-Toh) | Love (Setswana of Botswana) |
| Lungile (Loo-Ngie-Le) | The good one (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Maisha | Life (Kiswahili) |
| Marali (Mar-Ah-Lee) | Essence (Antigua and Barbuda)) |
| Mandisa | Sweet (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Mardea (My-Dee-A) | Last (Ghana) |
| Mbhali (M'Bhali) | Rose (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Monifa | I am lucky (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Malaika | Angel (Kiswahili) |
| Mafuane | Soil (Bachopi, South Africa) |
| Mali | Wealth, Riches (Kiswahili) |
| Malkia | Queen (Kiswahili) |
| Malaika | Angel |
| Makeda (Ma-Kee-Da) | The beautiful (Ethiopia) |
| Makena | The happy one (Kikuyu of Kenya) |
| Mamello ( Ma-Me-Low) | Patience (Lesotho) |
| Mara | A Time (Kiswhaili) |
| Marahaba | Thank you (Kiswahili) |
| Mariama | Gift of God (West Africa) |
| Marjani | Coral (Swahili) |
| Mene (Me-Na) | She who is never lonely (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Mesi (May-See) | Water (Asante) |
| Mwangaza | Light (Swahili) |
| Meeka (Mee-Ca) | Will of gold, strong hearted, brave |
| Minkah (Men-Kah) | Justice ( Tanzania) |
| Milumbe (Me-Loom-Beh) | Tidings of blessings (Tonga) |
| Marvena (Mar-Ve-Nyah) | Child of two planets (Anguilla) |
| Mmaabo (Mm-A-Bo) | Their mother (Botswana) |
| Montsho | Black |
| Moliehi (Mo-Dee-Yeh-Hee) | One who was awaited (Basotho of Lesotho) |
| Mudiwa | Loved one (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Mumbi (Mom-Be) | First women ( Kikuyu of Kenya) |
| Mutinta (Moo-Tin-Ta) | a child born after two or more children of the opposite sex (Tonga) |
| Myeisha (My-Ee-Sa) | One who is loved greatly |
| Nadra | Unusual (Kiswahili) |
| Nadira | Rare |
| Nbulungi | Beautiful One (Ghana) |
| Nadifa | Born Between Seasons (Somalia) |
| Nafula | Born during the rainy season (Abaluhya - Kenya) |
| Naki | First girl (Adangbe of Ghana) |
| Nakisai (Nah-Ki-Sigh) | Beautify (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Nala (Nah-Lah) | Queen (Tanzania) |
| Nanyamka (Nuh-Yam-Kuh) | God's gift (Ghana) |
| Na'Weh | To have walked before (Liberia) |
| Ndapewa (Nda-Pe-Wa) | Given (Oshiwambo of Namibia) |
| Nia | Purpose (Kiswahili) |
| Naja | Success (Somalia)` |
| Nande (Nan-Day) | Mother of Chaka Zulu |
| Ndapewa (Nda-Pe-Waa) | I am given (Ovambos of Namibia) |
| Ndahepuluka (N'Da-He-Pu-Lu-Ka)) | I became richer (Ovambo of Namibia) |
| Ndidi (En-Di-Di) | Patience (Nigeria) |
| Na'Zyia | A mother's love (Kenya) |
| Nehanda | Hardiness (Zezuru of Zimbabwe) |
| Nefertiti | The beautiful one has arrived (Egyptian) |
| Ngina (Na'-Gee-Na) | Attended to a queen (African American) |
| Ngoni (N'Go Knee) | Mercy of God (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Nilaja (Nee-Lah-Jah) | One who comes with joy (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Nombuso (No-Mbu-So) | One who has kingdom / joyous celebration (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Nourbese | A wonderful child (Benin - Nigeria ) |
| Nosine (No-See-Nay) | Born on Thursday (Xhosa - South Africa) |
| Njemile (N-Jeh-Mee-Lay) | Upstanding (Malawi) |
| Njeri (Neh - Jeer - Ee) | Warrior's daughter |
| Nkechi (N-Kay-Kee) | Loyal (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Ntatu (Na-Ta-Tu) | Born on Wednesday (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Nneka (Nay-Ka) | Mother is Supreme (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Nubia (New-Be-A) | Strong orignal blackwoman mother of a nation (Egypt) |
| Nweka (Nway-Ka) | Mother is supreme (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Nyashia (Nih-Ah-Sha) | Beautiful African princess of purpose (Swahili) |
| Nyota (Ni-O-Ta) | Warrior |
| Nyarai (Nia-Rye) | Be humble (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Nyela (Ni-Ee-Lah) | One who succeeds or perseveres (Somalia) |
| Nzinga (N-Zing-Uh) | From the river |
| Obax (Oh-Bah) | Flower (Somalia) |
| Obioma (O-Be-O-Ma) | Good heart (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Ogechi | God's time is the best time ( Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Ona | Fire (West Africa) |
| Onaedo (Oh-Nah-Ay-Doh) | Gold (Ibo) |
| Ontibile | God is watching over me (Setswana of Botswana) |
| Olabisi | Joy is Multiplied |
| Olabunmi | Honor has rewarded me |
| Olaniyi | There's glory in wealth |
| Olayinka | Honor surrounds me (Yoruba, Krio of Sierra Leone) |
| Oluchi (Oh-Lew-Chee) | The art/work of God |
| Ohenewaa | Queen (Guan or Kyereponi of Ghana) |
| Olufunmilayo | God gives me joy |
| Oluwa-Seyi (Olu-Wa-Shai-Yi) | God made this (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Oluremi (O-Loo-Reh-Me) | God consoles me (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Omosupe | A Child is the most precious thing |
| Oni | Born in sacred abode |
| Ontibile | God is watching over me (Botswana) |
| Onyinyechi (Own-Yeen-Yeh-Chee) | Gift from God (Igbo of Nigeria) |
| Ozigbodi | Patience |
| Pamoja | Together (Swahili) |
| Panyin | Elder of twins (Fante - Ghana) |
| Penda | Beloved (Fula - Senegal) |
| Poni | Second Born (Bari of South Sudan) |
| Phenyo (Peh-Nyoh) | Victory (Batswana of Botswana) |
| Qalhata | Nubian Queen who ruled Egypt under the XXV dynasty. |
| Qwara | A people in Ethiopia who speak a Cushitic language |
| Radhiya (Rahd-Hee-Yah) | Agreeable (Swahili) |
| Raha | Happiness (Kiswahili) |
| Rachida | Righteous (Swahili) |
| Ramakeele (Rem-Ah-Key-Lay) | Came to us by surprise (Sotho of South Africa) |
| Raziya | Sweet, agreeable (Swahili) |
| Randa | To dance (Kiswahili) |
| Ramla | Prophet (Swahili) |
| Ratiba (Rat'Eba) | (Morocco) |
| Rashida | Righteous (Virgin Islands) |
| Rhaxma | Sweet (Somali) |
| Rehema | Compassion (Kiswahili) |
| Rukiya (Roo-Key-Ah) | She who rises high (Swahili) |
| Rusha | To throw off (Kiswahili) |
| Saada | Helpful |
| Sankofa | One must return to the past in order to move forward. (Akan of Ghana) |
| Sanjo | One who appreciates her past (Yoruba) |
| Sanyu (Sa-Niyu) | Joy or happiness (Baganda of Uganda) |
| Shani | Marvellous (Swahili - East Africa) |
| Sayblee (Say-Blee) | Stay in home (Liberian) |
| Shakina | Beautiful One |
| Seble (Seb-Luh) | The harvest (Amhara of Ethiopia) |
| Selam | Peace (Eritrea) |
| Serwa | Noble one (Ewe - Ghana) |
| Sesen (Se-Sen) | To wish for more (Eritrea) |
| Sharifa | Distinguished one (Swahili - East Africa) |
| Shakia (Shu-Kee-A) | She takes after her mother (African American) |
| Shartati (Sha-Tah-Ree) | Most beautiful mountain (Ethiopia) |
| Shakarri | Great hunter (African American) |
| Shakir (Sha-Keer | Child born in the grace of God (Nigeria) |
| Shaquana (Sha-Kwan-A) | Truth in life (African American) |
| Shateque (Sha-Tee-Kwa) | Follower (African American) |
| Shoorai | A broom that sweeps (Shona - Zimbabwe) |
| Shema (Shay-Mah) | Person who's quiet,calm & reserved) Tutsi of Rwanda) |
| Sisi (See See) | Born on Sunday (Twi of Nigeria) |
| Salama | Peace |
| Sauda | Dark Beauty (Swahili) |
| Shukura | I am grateful |
| Sikudhani | A pleasant suprise |
| Siyanda (See-Yah -Ndah) | We are growing (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Safiya | Pure |
| Saida | Helper (Swahili) |
| Samia | A people in Uganda |
| Saran | Joy (Guinea and Cote D'Ivoire) |
| Sela | Savior (Ewe of West Africa) |
| Sekai | Laughter (Zimbabwe) |
| Sheba | Queen of Sheba (Real name Makeda) |
| Sema | To Speak (Kiswahili) |
| Sushaunna (Su-Sha-Na) | Princess / Goddess of of men (Ethiopia) |
| Tamu | Sweet one (Swahili) |
| Tanginika (Tann-J-Nee-Ka) | Lake Godess (African American) |
| Tapiwa | gift (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Tata | To Tangle (Kiswahili) |
| Tangela (Tang-A-La) | Caring one (African American) |
| Tangeni (Ta-Nge-Ni) | Praise God (Ovambo of Namibia) |
| Taariq (Tah-Reek) | Morning Star (Swahilli) |
| Tarisai (Tari-Sayi) | Look at (Zimbabwe) |
| Tawiah | First child after twins (Ga - Ghana) |
| Takiyah | Righteous |
| Tatu | Third born (Swahili) |
| Tendai (Ten-Dhai) | Be thankful [to God] (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Terehasa (Ta-Ra-Ha-Sa) | Blessed (Ethiopia) |
| Thandiwe | The loving one |
| Thema | Queen |
| Tiombe (Tee-Ohm-Bay) | Shy (West African) |
| Titilayo (Tee-Tee-Lye-Oh) | Happiness Is Eternal (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Tumpe | Let us thank God |
| Tuwalole | Exemplary |
| Tusajigwe | We are blessed |
| Tafui | Glory to God (Mina of Togo) |
| Taja | To mention (Kiswhili) |
| Tarana | Born during the day (Hausa of Nigeria) |
| Tanisha | Born on Monday (Hausa of Nigeria) |
| Tsehai | Sunshine (Ethiopia) |
| Tshepiso | A promise (Tswanna of South Africa) |
| Ubekwenisha (Ooo-Bek-Kwen-Eesha) | Mother of the righteous (Yoruba) |
| Udako | Respect (your elders) (Namimbia) |
| Udama (U'Da'Ma) | Beautiful flowers (Algeria) |
| Uchenna | God's will (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Ugochi (Ooh-Go-Chi) | Glory of God (Nigeria) |
| Urbi | Princess |
| Urenna | Father's Pride |
| Uboro | Excellence (Kiswahili) |
| Ulu | Second Born (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Uhuru | Freedom (Kiswahili) |
| Uwimana | Daughter of God |
| Uzuri | Beauty (Swahili) |
| Vana | To Grant (Kongo) |
| Vai | A people in Sierra Leone |
| Vasha | A langauge in South Africa |
| Venda | Bantu people of South Africa |
| Wambui | Singer (Kikuyu of Kenya) |
| Wanjiko (Wahn-Jee-Koh) | Kikuyu of Kenya |
| Walasma | Name of a royal family who ruled in Eastern Ethiopia |
| Wanda | Get Fat (Kiswahili) |
| Wanjiru | Kikuyu of Kenya |
| Wangui (Wan-Go-I) It'S Short Form Is Kui Pronounced Koi | One of the nine daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi (who are the Kikuyu of Kenya equivalent of Adam and Eve in the traditional Kikuyu story of creation.) |
| Wub | Gorgeous or Beautiful (Ethiopia) |
| Xetsa (Heht-Sah) | Name given to a twin (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Xhosa (Koh-Sah) | A people in South Africa |
| Ya | Born on Thursday brave, courageous (Akan of Ghana) |
| Yahminah (Yah-Mee-Na) | Proper with respect (Egypt) |
| Yejide | The image of mother |
| Ye | Elder of twins |
| Yeshi | For a thousand (Ethiopia) |
| Yatima | An Orphan (Kiswahili) |
| Yoruba | A people in Nigeria |
| Zahabu | The golden one (Galla - Ethiopia) |
| Zahina | Swahili |
| Zalika | Well Born (Swahili) |
| Zahra | Flower (Swahili) |
| Zainabu | Beautiful (Swahili) |
| Zaji | Woman (Tappa of West Africa) |
| Zakilya | Intelligent |
| Zakiya | Intelligent (Swahili) |
| Zanta | Beautiful girl (Swahili) |
| Zari (Zar-Ree) | Golden |
| Zawadi | Gift (Kiswahili) |
| Zeinab | Good (Somali) |
| Zena | Fame (Ethiopian) |
| Zenaib (Zay-Nab) | Flower (African American) |
| Zhenga (Zen-Ja) | African Queen (South Africa) |
| Zindzhi (Zeeenzee) | Warrior (South Africa) |
| Zwena | Good (Swahili) |
| Zola | Productive (Congo) or Quietness in Xhosa |
| Zuna | Abundance |