Many names also derive from British and other cultures some creatively refashioned to sound African.

African boy names meaning. Gambia Wolof F KHARI KAH-ree. Ayodele Return of happiness. First daughter nobility adornment of noble birth princess Variations.

Chi 2 m f Mythology Western African Igbo. A variant of name Ajahni. Akuchi God is rich.

ADEYEMI a crown suits me. Abioye Son of royalty Nigeria. Absko Power and strength Kenya.

Chausiku f Eastern African Swahili. The hand of God. Bukar m Western African Hausa.

It is believed that the name given to a child can influence both the child and the family. Angola M FARI FAH-ree. Afolabi Child of high status.

Small small child small creation. Abuchi Nobility of God Nigeria. Ayo Full of joy.