African Names Meaning “Protective”

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

448 names
Boubakar
Central African Republic

Father of the strong one

Chikalanga
Angola

A warrior or fighter

Chikumbiro
Mozambique

One who is protected by the ancestors

Chioma
Nigeria

Good God

Dada
Tanzania

sister

Damballa
Central African Republic

Snake god

Damião
São Tomé and Príncipe

One who tames or subdues

Dede
Benin

Mother

Dekembe
Central African Republic

Strong and fearless warrior

Dhuxul
Somalia

Shadow

Diakaridia
Mali

The brave one who guides others

Dieynaba
Senegal

mother of twins