African Baby Names Starting with J

195 African names beginning with the letter J — discover their meanings and cultural roots.

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195 names
Jacinta
São Tomé and Príncipe

A name meaning 'hyacinth' and associated with Our Lady of Fátima.

Jad
Egypt

generous

Jada
Cameroon

Beloved

Jaden
Seychelles

God has heard

Jadesola
Nigeria

Come home with wealth or honor

Jafali
Malawi

noble

Jafar
Mozambique

stream

Jafari
Tanzania

Stream or river

Jagne
Gambia

One who is strong or powerful

Jah
Gambia

God

Jaha
Gambia

Dignity

Jahazi
Comoros

sailor