African Names Meaning “Familial”

African baby names associated with being familial. 117 names that carry this beautiful quality.

117 names
Nyirakivuguto
Burundi

Daughter of the milk jar

Ole-Moi
Kenya

Born to the Moi family

Ole-Sambu
Kenya

Son of Sambu

Opiyo
Uganda

Born after twins

Ould
Mauritania

son of

Quintino
São Tomé and Príncipe

fifth

Rabia
Libya

fourth-born daughter

Rafaralahy
Madagascar

Father is great

Rakoto
Madagascar

Ancestral name often given to firstborn sons

Rakotofidimbisoa
Madagascar

Descendant of the blessed one

Rakotondrason
Madagascar

A beloved and cherished son.