African Baby Names Starting with I

239 African names beginning with the letter I — discover their meanings and cultural roots.

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239 names
Ialá
Guinea-Bissau

The chosen one

Iara
Cape Verde

water goddess

Ìbàdàn
Nigeria

New city

Ibanda
Zambia

One who is strong and enduring

Ìbáwọ́
Nigeria

A gift from God

Ibbo
Zambia

Born during the rainy season

Ìbẹ́kẹ́
Nigeria

The caring one

Ìbẹ́kẹ́lé
Nigeria

To cherish and take care of

Ìbẹ́kọ́
Nigeria

One who is cherished

Ìbẹ́kọ́lá
Nigeria

One who is cherished and honored

Ìbẹ́kọ́lọ́
Nigeria

One who is cherished and respected

Ibi
Cameroon

First daughter