African Names Meaning “Protective”

African baby names associated with being protective. 448 names that carry this beautiful quality.

448 names
Woi
Liberia

A protector or guardian

Xipaco
Mozambique

one who is protected

Xipambe
Mozambique

A person who is strong and protective

Xipato
Mozambique

Protection or guardian

Xiphandla
Mozambique

protection

Xipolira
Mozambique

One who is saved or rescued

Xitlhangu
Mozambique

Umbrella

Yaa Asantewaa
Ghana

The name of a famous queen mother who led the Ashanti rebellion against British colonial rule

Yahima
Mali

Little sister

Yansané
Guinea

peaceful warrior

Yaraye
Niger

River goddess

Yaye
Gambia

The mother of us all