African Names Meaning “Hopeful”

African baby names associated with being hopeful. 1,086 names that carry this beautiful quality.

1,086 names
Zenani
South Africa

What have you brought?

Zendá
São Tomé and Príncipe

A name that signifies the concept of light

Zerai
Eritrea

light

Zewa
Côte d'Ivoire

Joy

Zhara
Libya

Radiant, shining

Zilan
Seychelles

Clear, bright

Zimtanga
Burkina Faso

Sweet memory

Zinabou
Benin

One who has come to bring joy

Zinakali
Burkina Faso

Born during the dry season

Ziri
Algeria

light

Ziyad
Libya

Abundance, growth

Zomina
Burkina Faso

God has heard