| Abasi | Stern |
| Abimbola | Born Wealthy (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Adjatay (Ad-Jah-Tae) | Prince (Cameroon) |
| Adisa (Ah-Dee-Sah) | One who will teach us (Ashanti of Ghana) |
| Adofo | One who loves (Akan of Ghana) |
| Addo | King of the road (Ga of Ghana) |
| Ajene (Ah-Jah-Naa) | Truth |
| Akello | Bring forth (Alur of Uganda) |
| Akia (Ah-Key-Uh) | First born |
| Akil (Ah-Keel) | Intelligent, uses reason (Swahili) |
| Akin | Warrior, Hero, Brave Man (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Amani | Peace (Kiswahili) |
| Amara (Ah-Mah-Rah) | Ibo of Eastern Nigeria |
| Amari | Strength and builder (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Amir (Ameer) | Prince (Swahili) |
| Anwar | Lustrous, Bright, Shiny (Moor) |
| Asante | Thank you ( Kiswahili) |
| Abayomi | Born to bring me joy |
| Asad | Lion (Somalian) |
| Atu | Born on Saturday (Fante of Ghana) |
| Atsu | Younger of twins (Ghana) |
| Ayo | Happiness |
| Ayodele (I-O-Deh-Lay) | Joy comes home (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Azibo | The whole earth |
| Ade | Royal one |
| Ayubu | Perseverance |
| Azikiwe | Full of vigor |
| Azekel (A-Ze-Ke-El) | Praising the lord (Angola) |
| Azizi | Precious One |
| Babu | Willing (West African) |
| Babtunde | Father has returned |
| Banga | Sword |
| Bandele | Born away from Home |
| Badu | Tenth born child (Ashanti of Ghana) |
| Bomani | Warrior |
| Boseda | Born on Sunday |
| Babukar | Wolof of Senegal |
| Baba | Father or Elder (Yoruba) |
| Bakari | One who will succeed (Swahili) |
| Bem | Peace |
| Bobo | Born on Tuesday (Fante of Ghana) |
| Bassey | Efik of Nigeria |
| Biko | Steven Biko of South Africa a former political activist |
| Bikila | Grown up or great (Ethiopia) |
| Bruk (Br-Ook) | One that is blessed (Ethiopia) |
| Bwana | Gentleman, Mister, Sir (Kiswahili) |
| Bolaji | Yoruba of Nigeria |
| Berta | Be strong, be vigilant (Gurage of Ethiopia) |
| Carama | Teacher (West Africa) |
| Chaga | Be prevalent (Kiswahili) |
| Chad | Of great love (Ethiopia) |
| Chewe (Cha-Way) | Loved one (Ethiopian) |
| Chioke | Gods blessing |
| Chimezie (Chi-Meh-Zieh-Eh) | Let God fix(mend) as He wish (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Chinedu (Chi-Nay-Dou) | First Born Son (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Coffie | Born on Friday |
| Chinua | Blessings from God (Ibo of Ghana) |
| Coujoe | Born on Monday |
| Chisulo | Strong as steel |
| Chaka | Great King (South Africa) |
| Cheikh | Learned (Guinea) |
| Chege | Kikuyu of Kenya |
| Cheops | A pharaoh of Egypt's IV dynasty |
| Chicha | Beloved (West Africa) |
| Danso | Reliable (Ashanti of Ghana) |
| Dalmar | Versatile (Somali) |
| Daren | Born at night (Hausa of West Africa) |
| Danjuma | Born on Friday |
| Dia | Champion (West Africa) |
| Diara | Gift (West Africa) |
| Dakarai | Joy |
| Din | Great (Congo) |
| Dinari (Dee-Nar-Ree) | Our shinning star |
| Diji | Farmer (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Dume (Du-May) | The bull (Kenya) |
| Dumisani | Praise (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Edet | Born on Market day (Efik of Nigeria) |
| Efunsegun (Efoon-Shay-Goon) | Child of Obatala (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Erasto | Man of Peace (East Africa) |
| Ebo | Born on Tuesday |
| Ekow (Ek-Kow) | Born on Thursday (Fante of Ghana) |
| Ekundayo | Sorrow becomes joy |
| Eno (Anu) | Gift (Nigeria) |
| Essien | A child belongs to everyone (Efik of Nigeria) |
| Eze | King |
| Ehioze | Above the envy of others |
| Faraji | Consolation (Swahili) |
| Fela | Warlike (West African) |
| Fifi | Born on Friday |
| Fynn | Ghana |
| Gamba | Warrior |
| Ghana | War Chief |
| Ghali | Expensive (Kiswahili) |
| Gebre | An offering (Tigrinya) |
| Gahiji | Hunter |
| Geteye | My master (Amharic) |
| Gyasi | Wonderful one |
| Ghedi | Traveler (Somali) |
| Gyamfi | Ashanti of Ghana |
| Guedado | Wanted by nobody (Fulani of Mali) |
| Hagos | Joy (Tigrinya of Ethiopia) |
| Hasani | handsome |
| Hamisi | Born on Thursday |
| Hauhouot (Owo) | Etnic (Akan of West Africa) |
| Hiji | West African |
| Hamidi | To be commended |
| Husani | Handsome |
| Idowu | Born after twins |
| Ike (I-Ke) | Strength (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Issa | The Messiah (Swahili) |
| Iniko | Born during troubled times (Efik of Nigeria) |
| Iyasu | Tigrinya of Ethiopia |
| Ipyana | Grace |
| Jaali Hru Ra Hotep (Jaa-Lee He-Ru Raa Ho-Tep) | powerful sun god of peace (Nubian) |
| Jaja | God's gift (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Jafari (Jah-Far-Ri) | Dignified (Swahili) |
| Jahari | Young strong and powerful (African American/Puerto Rican) |
| Jahi | Dignity (Swahili) |
| Jabari | Brave, Strong hearted (Swaziland) |
| Jabulani | Happy |
| Jafari | Dignified (Swahili) |
| Jawara | Peace Loving (Senegal) |
| Jela | Father was in suffering during birth (Swahili) |
| Jelani Agyei | The mighty messenger |
| Jomo | Farmer (Gikuyu of Kenya) |
| Juma | Born on Friday (Swahili) |
| Jima | Ethiopia |
| Kamau | Quiet warrior |
| Kanelo (Kanneelow) | Enough (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Kantigi | A faithful person (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Kashka | Friendly (Nigeria) |
| Kato | Second born twin (Runyakore of Uganda) |
| Kaunadodo (Kau-Na-Ndo-Do) | The world has no stairs. (Oshiwambo - Namibia) |
| Kayin | Long awaited child (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Keita | Worshiper (West African) |
| Kijana | Youth (Kiswahili) |
| Kimoni | King or Great Man |
| Khamisi | Born on Thursday |
| Kenan | Male name (Malawi) |
| Kenyatta | Musician (East Africa) |
| Kito | Precious (Swahili) |
| Kobbi / Kobbina | Born on Tuesday (Fanti of Ghana) |
| Kofi | Born on friday (Ghana) |
| Kodwo | Born on Monday |
| Kojo | Born on Monday (Ashanti of Ghana) |
| Kokumuo | This one will not die |
| Kolapo (Koh-Lah-Pah) | All the wealth must unite (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Kwame | Born on Saturday (Akan of Ghana) |
| Kwabena (Kwah-Ben-Na) | Born on Tuesday (Akan of Ghana) |
| Kwaku | Born on Wednesday (Akan of Ghana) |
| Kwesi | Born on Sunday (Akan of Ghana) |
| Kumi | Foceful (Akan of Ghana) |
| Labaan | Somali |
| Lindani | Wait/Be Patient (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Lisimba | Lion |
| Lusala | Whip (Luhya of Kenya) |
| Lutalo | Warrior |
| Leabua | One who speaks |
| Lumumba | Gifted (Congo) |
| Lungile | The good one (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Mabili (Ma-Bee-Lee) | East wind bringing religion and culture |
| Malik | King (Somalia) |
| Manu | Second born child (Akan of Ghana) |
| Mamello (Ma-Me-Low) | Patience (Basotho of Lesotho) |
| Matunde | Fruits (Luya of Kenya) |
| Mashudu | Lucky (Venda of South Africa) |
| Mazi | Sir (Senegal) |
| Menefer (Men- Ne- Fer) | Beautiful/Beautiful City (Kemet/Egyptian) |
| Minkah (Men-Kaa) | Justice (Tanzania) |
| Mopati (Moopatii) | Helper (Botswana) |
| Mongo | Famous (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Morenike | Good luck (Nigeria) |
| Mosi | First born child (Swahili) |
| Muenda | One who cares for others (Meru of kenya) |
| Mugambi (Moo-Jham-Bee) | King (Kenya) |
| Mulalo | Peace (Venda of South Africa) |
| Munyika (Mu-Nyi-Kah) | Earth (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Muzi | Home (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Munyika | Earth (Zimbabwe) |
| Mwaka | Born on New's Eve (Buganda of Uganda) |
| Montsho | Black |
| Mothusi (Mo-Tu-Cee) | Helper (Tswana of Botswana) |
| Modupe | Thank you |
| Mhina | Delightful |
| Nakia | One who is faithful (Egypt) |
| Nassor | victorious |
| Nangila | Born on a journey |
| Ndasuunye (Nda-Suu-Nye) | Discouraged (Oshiwambo of Namibia) |
| Ngozi | A blessing |
| Njanu | Young bull (Kikuyu of Kenya) |
| Nkhangweleni | Forgive Me (Venda of South Africa) |
| Nuru | Born during the day |
| Ndulu | Brother (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Nkosi | Ruler |
| Nkrumah | Ninth born |
| Nnamdi (Nnam-Dee) | Father has returned (Nigeria) |
| Nyack (Ni-Ack) | Strong hearted, one who will never give up |
| Nyamekye | God's gift |
| Oba | King (Benin) |
| Obasi | In honor of God (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Obi | Heart (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Obioma | Good heart (Igbo of Nigeria) |
| Obike | A strong Household (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Ode | Born on the road |
| Odiambo | Son born in the evening (Kenya) |
| Okpara | The first son |
| Okwui | Word of God (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Olaitan | Godly blessings have no end (Yoruba of Benin) |
| Olakunde (Oh-Lah-Koon-Day) | The valiant one has arrived (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Olu | Pre-eminent |
| Olufemi | God loves me |
| Olugbenga | God raised me up (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Oluwafemi(O-Lu-Waa-Fay-Me) | God loves me or God cherishes me (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Oluwa-Seyi (Olu-Wa-Shai-Yi) | God made this (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Oji | Bearer of gifts (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Ohini | Chief (Akan of Ghana) |
| Onyinyechi (Own-Yeen-Yeh-Chee) | Gift from God ( Igbo of Nigeria) |
| Orum (Ora) | Sun (Brazil) |
| Osahar | God listens |
| Otieno | Born at night |
| Paki | Witness (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Pra | River (Akan of Ghana) |
| Phomello | Succeed (South africa) |
| Pili | Second Born (Swahili) |
| Popo | Bat (Kiswahili) |
| Peponi | Paradise, Heaven |
| Pupa | Overeagerness (Kiswahili) |
| Penha | Beloved (Swahili) |
| Qalhata | Nubian Queen who ruled Egypt under the XXV dynasty. |
| Qwara | A people in Ethiopia who speak a Cushitic language |
| Raekwon (Rake-One) | One who is gifted with words (Nigeria) |
| Rahsaan (Rah-Saan) | Versatile (African American) |
| Rakanja | Muarusha of Tanzania |
| Rafiki | Friend (Kiswahili) |
| Ras | Head (An Ethiopian Title) |
| Rashid | Rightly guided (Swahili) |
| Retta | He has won |
| Ron | Joy , also a people of Nigeria |
| Runako | Handsome |
| Rudo | Love |
| Roho | Soul (Kiswahili) |
| Sadiki | Faithful |
| Salongo | Father of Twins (Baganda of Uganda) |
| Salehe | Good |
| Sef | Yesterday (Egypt) |
| Segodi Mogotsi | African |
| Semelo (Se-Me-Low) | A person of respect, stature and dignity (Basotho of Lesotho) |
| Sentwali | Courageous |
| Sefu | Sward (Swahili) |
| Shaaboni | Born in the eigth month |
| Shanette (Sha-Nette) | Lobing will to give all (African American) |
| Shomari (Sho-Mah-Ree) | Forceful (Swahili, Congo) |
| Shombay (Shawm-Bay) | He who walks like a lion (Swahili) |
| Sekou | Learned (Guinea) |
| Selassie | Trinity (Ethiopia) |
| Sipho | A gift (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Selassiee | Power of the trinity (Ethiopia) |
| Sisi | Born on Sunday |
| Simba | Lion (Kiswahili) |
| Silko | Nubian King |
| Sule | Adventurous (West Africa) |
| Tano | Male name after the Tano river in Ghana |
| Tafari (Ta-Fa-Re) | He who inspires awe (Ethiopian Amharic |
| Taharka | King of Egypt in the XXV dynasty |
| Tahir (Ta-Here) | Pure (Arabic-Egypt) |
| Tamirat | Miracle (Ethiopia) |
| Tau | Lion (Tswana of Botswana) |
| Talib (Tah'Leb) | To seek (Kenya) |
| Tawonga | We are Thankful (Tumbuka of Ivory Coast) |
| Ta' Ziyah | Passionate soul (Ghana) |
| Tebogo | A gift (Tswana of South Africa) |
| Tedros | Gift of God (Ethiopia) |
| Tegene | My protector (Ethiopia) |
| Temilade (Tdee-Me-Laa-Dea) | Mine is the crown (Yoruba of Nigeria) |
| Temitope | Always thanking God (Nigeria) |
| Taye | He has been seen (Ethiopia) |
| Thabo | Happiness (Sesotho of Lesotho) |
| Thato (Tuh-To) | Love (Botswana) |
| Themba | To have faith/hope (Zulu of South Africa) |
| Thembi (Tembi) | Hope (Zimbabwe) |
| Themdo (Theme-Doe) | A wonderful event (West Africa) |
| Thilivhali | One who does not forget (Venda of South Africa) |
| Tinochika (Ti-No-Chi-Ka) | We live in fear of (Zimbabwe) |
| Thikhathali | One who does not worry (Venda of South Africa) |
| Tshepo | To have faith and hope. (Tswana of South africa) |
| Tshifhiwa | Gift (Venda of South Africa) |
| Tumaini | Hope |
| Tomi | The people (Kalarbari of Nigeria) |
| Toure | Surname indicating that one belongs to the Soussou or Maninka |
| Tuamanguluka (Tua-Ma-Ngu-Lu-Ka) | We are free (oshiwambo of Namibia) |
| Tutu | A South African Surname |
| Tupac | Warrior,Leader,Messenger |
| Uchi | Nakedness |
| Uchenna (Ooh-Chain-Naa) | God's plan (Swahili) |
| Unika | Light up |
| Ubani | Incense |
| Ubekwenisha (Ooo-Bek-Kwen-Eesha) | Mother of the righteous (Yaruba of Burundi) |
| Upenyu (Uh-Peh-Nyu) | Life (Shona of Zimbabwe) |
| Uuka | Arise |
| Usutu | Brown (Basatho of Lesotho) |
| Uzoma (U Zahm Mah) | Follow the right road (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Vuai | Savior |
| Vinza | A people in Tanzania |
| Wambua | Born during Rainy season (Kamba of kenya) |
| Wanjala | Brewer (Kikuyu of Kenya) |
| Wekesa | Born during harvest time (Luhya of Kenya) |
| Wamukota | Left-handed |
| Xola | Stay in Peace (Xhosa of South Africa) |
| Yahya | God's gift (Swahili) |
| Yao | Born on Thursday (Ewe of Ghana) |
| Yera | Warrior (Southern Africa) |
| Yohance | God's gift (Hausa of West Africa) |
| Yohaness (Yo-Han-Ness) | God's gift (Ethiopia) |
| Yerodin | Studious (Congo) |
| Zahur | Flower (Swahili) |
| Zere | The decendant of (Ethiopia) |
| Zebenjo | Avoid sins (Ibo of Nigeria) |
| Zifa | Ijaw of Niger |
| Zulu | Heaven, an Ethnic group in South Africa |
| Zuri | Beautiful (Kiswahili) |
| Zuhri | Good looking (Swahili) |
| Zwanga | Mine or that which belongs to me (Venda of South Africa) |