Means “eldest” in Tamazight. Means “I have seen the world” in Amharic. Means “joy has filled the home” in Yoruba. Means “life is peaceful” in Urhobo. Most Popular African First Names on FamilyEducation: Mahdi, Quan, Layla, Kabira, 12 Helpful Books for Kids About Divorce Recommended by Parents and Therapists, A Complete Guide to Potentially Dangerous Apps All Parents Should Be Aware Of, 20 Books For Teens to Read Before They Turn 18. Names are important because they can remind you of where you come from, your dreams (or your parents dreams for you). The first thing you should know if you are considering Tamika for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Tamika is a girl name. My name is the name of many girls, women in the diaspora. (Yes, it has something to do with the quiz) Favorite non African name … AMADI m Western African, Yoruba The oldest is Kiari (swahili name:king/leader) and the other is Utonhi(umbundu: courageous/fearless). Means “joy has come home” in Yoruba. I am the fourth in a family of five children. To support African Community Learning Program visit: 2019 Rangle International Graduate Fellow. AWOTWI m & f Western African, Akan ABIMBOLA m & f Western African, Yoruba Means “born on a festival” in Yoruba. Means “born into wealth” in Yoruba. She is also a 2018 Howard E. Mitchell Scholar, and studies Business Management and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania. Means “born during father’s absence” in Yoruba. Means “the crown meets joy” in Yoruba. These names show the tribe in which one is from and their origin. Means “the crown has met wealth” in Yoruba. ALHAJI m Western African, Hausa Similoluwa presenting about her name to African Community Learning Program students and volunteers. Take a look at the following African names and their meaning as provided by behindthename.com. Meaning & Origin Did you know that Matthew 1.6m means Gift of God? ADEBAYO m Western African, Yoruba I like Araali for a character I am making, but this is the only site that claims ‘strength of thunder’ as a meaning…. My name is in the Arabic language meaning trusted. Much like The African Book of Names, AfrikanNames.com takes a unique approach to names by focusing on meaning while still working to maintain the integrity of sound, region, and gender distinction (where applicable). Daniel Akuma is African Community Learning Program’s intern. For more parenting tips and tricks, find us on Pinterest: Are you a writer, expert, or influencer? ADETOKUNBO m & f Western African, Yoruba ADE  m & f Western African, Yoruba African first names typically hold a deeper meaning and history.    Full Version. I know a FEMALE named (check all that apply): http://afrikannames.com/testimonials/the-worlds-largest-desert/, http://afrikannames.com/testimonials/557/, http://afrikannames.com/testimonials/576/, http://afrikannames.com/testimonials/lake-malawi-has-the-largest-number-of-fish/, http://afrikannames.com/testimonials/558/, AfrikanNames.com | The Art & Science of African Names. Subscribe, Join the conversation Share your thoughts, Enter Email Address Learn the origin of your name: English, Hebrew, Spanish, German, or another origin. AKPOFURE m & f Western African, Urhobo You are not a builder but a planner, and you want others to carry out your plans.You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. Being the second male child, tradition required that I take the name of my maternal grandfather – that is my mother’s father. Means “fourth born child” in Akan. Form of ABU BAKR used in western Africa. What can a name tell you about a person? But he liked the British people who colonized Nigeria and who taught us the English Language. There’s so much more to African names than just being a means of identification. Means “the crown has been exalted” in Yoruba. The best is to have an altar for your ancestors. Favorite number out of these for a name? What languages do I speak? Means “crown” in Yoruba, also a short form of other Yoruba names beginning with this element. My name is Nieeunta but it is pronounced neon-tae. Discover what your name means, including its original form, a short history of its use, spelling variations, and pet forms. The Soul Urge Number is who you really are. ALINAFE m & f Southern African, Chewa Aminata. Take this quiz to find out what does your name mean! To support African Community Learning Program visit: africancommunitylearningprogram.org, facebook.com/AfricanCommunityLearningProgram, YouTube : African Community Learning Program, Email Aminata Sy at aminata@sas.upenn.edu, ©2017 BY AFRICAN COMMUNITY LEARNING PROGRAM.