African Baby Names Starting with Y

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

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231 names
Yèkè
Benin

One who is strong

Yela
Angola

The one who is bright

Yelbanga
Burkina Faso

Born during the rainy season

Yele
Sierra Leone

joy

Yeleen
Mali

Light

Yelema
Mali

To create

Yelen
Mali

The one who is bright

Yelena
Mali

Light

Yelenba
Mali

Peaceful and calm

Yélomè
Benin

God's gift

Yélou
Benin

The one who is loved

Yemavo
Benin

Mother of the river