African Christianity Baby Names

25 African names rooted in the Christianity tradition, with meanings and heritage.

Ekwueme

Cameroon

One who says and does (keeps their word).

Chidi

Nigeria

God exists / there is a God.

Chinua

Nigeria

May God fight on my behalf.

Ifeoma

Nigeria

Good thing / beautiful thing.

Nnamdi

Nigeria

My father is alive (a returning ancestor).