African Names Meaning “Brave”

African baby names associated with being brave. 273 names that carry this beautiful quality.

273 names
Xipalapala
Mozambique

One who is brave and fearless

Xipande
Mozambique

A woman of courage

Xipiringana
Mozambique

A young man who is brave and strong

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

Yemba
DR Congo

one who is brave

Yennenga
Burkina Faso

A legendary princess known for her bravery

Yèvi
Benin

The one who is born to be a hunter

Zagouélé
Côte d'Ivoire

One who is courageous

Zahouli
Côte d'Ivoire

One who is brave and fearless

Zakpa
Côte d'Ivoire

One who is strong and brave

Zakpatia
Central African Republic

A warrior