African Baby Names Starting with Y

235 African names beginning with the letter Y — discover their meanings and cultural roots.

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235 names
Yaa
Ghana

Born on a Thursday

Yaa Asantewaa
Ghana

The name of a famous queen mother who led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonial rule

Yaa-Asantewaa
Ghana

the valiant one

Yaa-Ntow
Ghana

born to give thanks

Yaa-Nyamekye
Ghana

God has given a child

Yaba
Chad

Happy and joyful

Yabanda
Central African Republic

Born after twins

Yabandé
Central African Republic

A girl who is powerful

Yabara
Central African Republic

Born during the rainy season

Yabassi
Central African Republic

A girl who is generous and kind

Yabom
Sierra Leone

Queen

Yabuki
DR Congo

Flower