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 African Baby Names | African American Baby NamesIn most parts of Africa, choosing a name for your baby is done with the utmost care and consideration, as it is believed that the child’s name will affect their entire life and also the life of the family. Since Africa is such a large continent, there are hundreds of ethnic groups, various languages and a vast range of religions or belief systems followed, which greatly affect baby names. If you decide to choose an African baby name for your baby, be sure to research the meaning, region and any religious affiliations the name may carry, to insure your baby is named with care and love. Baby Name Network is a great resource to find many unique African baby names, name meanings and name alternatives.
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| | Ebere | Mercy | girl | African | | | | Ellema | Milking a cow. | girl | African | | | | Eshe | Life | Girl | African | | | | Essien | Sixth-born son | boy | African | | | | Faizah | Victorious | girl | African | | | | Faraji | Consolation | boy | African | | | | Femi | Love me | girl | African | | | | Fola | Honour | girl | African | | | | Gamba | Warrior | boy | African | | | | Habika | Sweetheart | girl | African | | | | Halima | Gentle | girl | African | | | | Hidi | Root. | girl | African | | | | Ibeamaka | The agnates are splen... | boy | African | | | | Isoke | Satisfying gift | girl | African | | | | Jayvyn | Light spirit | boy | African | | | | Jelani | Mighty | boy | African | | | | Jendayi | Give thanks | girl | African | | | | Juma | Born on a Friday | boy | African | | | | Kadija | The prophet's wift | girl | African | | | | Kalunga | Watchful; the persona... | Boy | African | | | | Kambo | Must work for everyth... | girl | African | | | | Kanene | A little thing in the... | girl | African | | | | Kapera | This child, too, will... | girl | African | | | | Karimah | Generous | girl | African | | | | Kasinda | Born to a family with... | girl | African | | |
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