African Names Meaning “Cherished”

African baby names associated with being cherished. 437 names that carry this beautiful quality.

437 names
Hèvè
Togo

one who is loved

Hibo
Djibouti

gift or blessing

Hulda
Guinea-Bissau

one who is loved

Ìbẹ́kọ́lá
Nigeria

One who is cherished and honored

Ìbẹ́kọ́lọ́
Nigeria

One who is cherished and respected

Ìfẹ́kẹ́
Nigeria

Beloved or cherished one

Ìfẹ́ní
Nigeria

Beloved

Igbafe
Nigeria

God's gift

Ìgbẹ̀kẹ́
Nigeria

One who is loved

Inathi
South Africa

He who is loved

Ìrẹ́tọ́
Nigeria

A desirable child

Isang
Botswana

Gift from God