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
Makuei
South Sudan

One who is noble or of high status

Makumbi
Tanzania

Cloud

Makunganya
Tanzania

One who is full of wisdom

Mala
DR Congo

Flower

Malabo
Equatorial Guinea

Friendly

Malaika
DR Congo

Angel

Malak
Libya

Angel or messenger

Malaka
DR Congo

Angel

Malami
Nigeria

The one who is learned

Malang
Gambia

holy man

Malcolm
Seychelles

Follower of St. Columba

Málé
Central African Republic

Peaceful one