African Baby Names Starting with M

1,801 African names beginning with the letter M — discover their meanings and cultural roots.

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1,801 names
Makaya
Republic of the Congo

One who is strong

Makeda
Ethiopia

greatness

Makelele
Republic of the Congo

Noise

Makena
Kenya

The happy one.

Makhosazana
Eswatini

little queen

Makhosini
Eswatini

Of the chief's place

Maki
DR Congo

justice

Makoanyane
Lesotho

One who is brave

Makoko
Republic of the Congo

royal title for a queen

Makonde
Tanzania

Of the Makonde people

Makonnen
Ethiopia

noble, respected

Makuac
South Sudan

one who is brave