African Names Meaning “Respected”

African baby names associated with being respected. 823 names that carry this beautiful quality.

823 names
Mariama
Mali

A West African form of Maryam (Mary) — beloved, devout

Mariamu
Tanzania

Bitter, beloved

Masakama
Sierra Leone

One who is noble and respected

Masalay
Sierra Leone

princess

Maseray
Sierra Leone

Honored woman

Masimba
Zimbabwe

One with power

Mavile
Mozambique

Noble lady

Mavouloukala
Republic of the Congo

One who is respected

Mavuma
Mozambique

She who is rich

Mba Akewa
Gabon

Mother of the sun

Mba Nchama
Equatorial Guinea

Mother of the people

Mba-Bikélé
Gabon

Honourable warrior