African Traditional Baby Names

11 African names rooted in the Traditional tradition, with meanings and heritage.

Massinissa

Algeria

Their lord / master (Numidian king's name).

Nzinga

Angola

One who twists / is versatile (a warrior-queen's name).

Lukeni

Republic of the Congo

Founder / ancestral leader of the Kongo line.

Folake

Nigeria

Place wealth in my care to pamper.

Ama

Ghana

Born on a Saturday.

Yaa

Ghana

Born on a Thursday.

Femi

Nigeria

Love me (short for Olúwafẹ́mi, "God loves me").