African Names Meaning “Traditional”

African baby names associated with being traditional. 1,899 names that carry this beautiful quality.

1,899 names
Djibrine
Chad

Devoted to God

Djiby
Senegal

born on a Thursday

Djô
Cape Verde

A diminutive of the name João, meaning 'God is gracious'

Dlamini
Eswatini

protector

Dodzi
Togo

one who is born on Monday

Domingas
São Tomé and Príncipe

Belonging to the Lord

Domingos
São Tomé and Príncipe

of the Lord

Dongo
Niger

Rain god

Dorah
South Africa

Gift of God

Dosso
Niger

Named after the city of Dosso, known for its historical and cultural heritage

Dumelang
Botswana

Greetings or salutations

Dzifa
Ghana

A married woman