Names that mean Gift.
Because some children are exactly that. — 343 names across 15 peoples.
Aaminagirl“Arabic-derived: faithful, trustworthy, and protected; a gentle blessing of security”Somali · /aa-MEE-na/Abongileboy or girl“They have praised and given thanks”Xhosa · /ah-BONG-ee-leh/Abongileboy or girl“They have given thanks; they have praised.”Zulu · /ah-bon-GEE-leh/Addmoreboy“English-style Zimbabwean name meaning “add more,” expressing a wish for increase or blessing.”Shona · /AD-more/Adebimpeboy or girl“The crown has given birth to completeness”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BEEM-peh/Adebisiboy or girl“The crown has given birth to increase”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BEE-see/Adefunkegirl“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-FOON-keh/Adomboy or girl“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”Akan · /AH-dom/Adomagirl“A daughter welcomed as a blessing of grace”Akan · /ah-DOH-mah/Akinbiyiboy“Valor has given birth to this child”Yoruba · /ah-keen-BEE-yee/Akuomaboy or girl“Good wealth; a precious blessing”Igbo · /ah-koo-OH-mah/Albarkaboy or girl“A blessing and a source of goodness”Hausa · /al-BAR-kah/Aneleboy or girl“The family feels complete; there is enough joy and blessing.”Xhosa · /ah-NEH-leh/Anuoluwapoboy or girl“A child welcomed through abundant mercy and blessing”Yoruba · /ah-noo-oh-loo-wah-poh/Anwuligirl“Joy; a joyful blessing”Igbo · /ahn-WOO-lee/Aphiweboy or girl“A child received as a precious gift, especially after waiting, prayer or difficulty.”Xhosa · /ah-PEE-weh/Aphiweboy or girl“They have been given; by extension, “a gift.””Zulu · /ah-PEE-weh/Ardogirl“A Somali female given name with no securely established literal etymology.”Somali · /AR-doh/Asisiphogirl“We are a gift.”Xhosa · /ah-see-SEE-poh/Ataullahboy“A precious gift from God”Hausa · /ah-tah-ool-LAH/Atiyagirl“A precious gift and blessing”Hausa · /ah-TEE-yah/Atiyagirl“Arabic-derived — a precious gift to her family”Somali · /ah-TEE-yah/Atiyagirl“Arabic-derived: gift or gracious offering”Swahili · /ah-TEE-yah/Atiyyagirl“A gift, bestowal, or grant.”Hausa · /ah-TEE-yah/Awadhboy“Compensation, recompense, substitute, or something given in return.”Swahili · /AH-wadh/Ayaangirl“Cushitic Somali: good fortune, blessing, and the hopeful destiny bestowed on a child”Somali · /ah-YAAN/Ayatgirl“A sign of blessing and a treasured verse”Swahili · /AH-yat/Ayobunmiboy or girl“Joy has given me this; joy has bestowed on me.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-BOON-mee/Baahboy“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of dignity, belonging, or family blessing is confirmed.”Akan · /BAH/Babalwagirl“Grace and blessing”Xhosa · /bah-BAHL-wah/Barakaboy or girl“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”Fulani · /bah-RAH-kah/Barakaboy or girl“A child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the family”Hausa · /bah-RAH-kah/Barakaboy or girl“Arabic-derived; blessing or divine favor”Swahili · /bah-RAH-kah/Barakaboy or girl“A blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings.”Wolof · /bah-RAH-kah/Barakoboy or girl“Arabic-derived: blessing and divine grace”Somali · /bah-RAH-koh/Barkeboy or girl“Blessing and good fortune for the family.”Wolof · /BAR-keh/Benedictiongirl“Blessing; the French noun bénédiction.”Lingala · /beh-neh-deek-SYON/Bereketboy or girl“A blessing and gift from God”Amharic · /beh-reh-KET/Bilalboy“A cherished Islamic name associated with Bilal ibn Rabah and the refreshing gift of water”Hausa · /bee-LAHL/Bilqiisgirl“Arabic Bilqīs/Bilqees, the name traditionally given in Islamic and Arabic tradition to the Queen of Sheba.”Somali · /bil-kees/Birhaneboy“My light; a bright blessing in the family”Amharic · /beer-HAH-neh/Blessingboy or girl“A treasured blessing received with gratitude”Luganda · /BLES-ing/Blessingboy or girl“A blessing; a child welcomed as a gift”Igbo · /BLES-ing/Blessingboy or girl“A blessing.”Shona · /BLES-ing/Bomoiboy or girl“The precious gift of life”Lingala · /bo-MOY/Bonaventureboy“Good fortune; a joyful blessing for the family”Igbo · /BON-ah-ven-chur/Bongekilegirl“has given thanks; is thankful”Xhosa · /boh-ngeh-KEE-leh/Bongileboy or girl“has given thanks; is thankful”Xhosa · /BON-gee-leh/Bongiwegirl“She has been thanked; one for whom thanks are given”Zulu · /bon-GEE-weh/Boscoboy“A Catholic/Italian-derived male given name, from Italian bosco, “wood” or “forest”; commonly associated with Saint John Bosco.”Lingala · /BOS-koh/Bourygirl“A Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available.”Wolof · /BOO-ree/Bukunmiboy or girl“Bless me; my blessing”Yoruba · /boo-KOON-mee/Bulamuboy or girl“Life—a blessing expressing gratitude for the child’s life and hopes for a long future.”Luganda · /boo-LAH-moo/Bulelwagirl“One for whom thanks are given”Xhosa · /boo-LEHL-wah/Bunmiboy or girl“Give me a precious gift”Yoruba · /BOON-mee/Bushragirl“A joyful blessing and bearer of happy news”Hausa · /BOOSH-rah/Busisaboy or girl“To bless; a blessing”Zulu · /boo-SEE-sah/Charitygirl“A loving gift of charity and generous-heartedness”Luganda · /CHAR-ih-tee/Chengetaiboy or girl“A blessing that the child will safeguard the family and all it holds dear.”Shona · /chen-geh-TYE/Chidalugirl“Thank God; a name celebrating a joyful blessing”Igbo · /chee-DAH-loo/Chikomboreroboy or girl“Blessing; benediction.”Shona · /chee-kom-bo-REH-roh/Chinenyegirl“God gives; a child received as a joyful gift”Igbo · /chee-neh-NYEH/Chinyeregirl“God has given”Igbo · /chee-NYEH-reh/Chipogirl“A gift, gratefully received from God”Shona · /CHEE-poh/Chipochashegirl“God's gift; a gift from God.”Shona · /chee-poh-chah-SHEH/Chiratidzoboy or girl“A child seen as a meaningful sign or blessing”Shona · /chee-rah-TID-zoh/Chukwunyereboy or girl“God has given”Igbo · /chook-woo-NYEH-reh/Collinsboy“An English surname/given name meaning “son of Colin”; Colin is often linked to Nicholas (“victory of the people”), but Collins does not directly mean “victorious people.””Shona · /KOL-inz/Damelboy“Wolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name.”Wolof · /da-MEL/Darkoboy or girl“A well-known Akan family name used as a given name; the exact meaning is lineage-specific”Akan · /DAR-koh/Dayrboy or girl“A blessing that arrives with the nourishing rains”Somali · /DAIR/Deeqboy“A generous gift and a blessing to others”Somali · /DAYQ/Deeqogirl“Cushitic Somali: a generous gift or blessing given to the family”Somali · /DAY-koh/Dewgalboy or girl“Rain, bringing renewal and blessing”Fulani · /DEW-gahl/Dieu-Merciboy“Thank God; gratitude for a blessing”Lingala · /dyuh mehr-SEE/Dieudonneboy“God-given; gift of God”Lingala · /dyuh-doh-NAY/Diorgirl“A traditional name from older Wolof-speaking families, now less often given”Wolof · /JYOR/Donatiennegirl“Given; bestowed”Lingala · /doh-na-see-EN/Doreengirl“Gift; a feminine form derived from Dora/Dorothea.”Luganda · /dor-EEN/Dorotheegirl“Gift of God”Lingala · /doh-roh-TAY/Ducaagirl“Arabic-derived — a cherished prayer and hopeful blessing”Somali · /doo-AA/Ducaaleboy“A Somali male name built on duco, “prayer” or “supplication,” and understood in connection with prayer and blessing.”Somali · /doo-CAH-leh/Dumisileboy or girl“Has praised; has given praise.”Xhosa · /doo-mee-SEE-leh/Dupegirl“Thanks and gratitude; a joyful name for a much-celebrated blessing.”Yoruba · /DOO-peh/Ebunboy or girl“A precious gift”Yoruba · /eh-BOON/Ebunoluwaboy or girl“A gift from God”Yoruba · /eh-boon-oh-LOO-wah/Edisonboy“An English surname-name meaning “son of Eda” (sometimes analysed as “son of Edward”); it is used as a male given name in Zimbabwe.”Shona · /ED-ih-son/Ekunolaboy or girl“Hardship has given way to prosperity and honor”Yoruba · /eh-koon-OH-lah/Elibarikiboy“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””Swahili · /eh-lee-bah-REE-kee/Etsegenetgirl“Tree of paradise; a name suggesting beauty, blessing, and flourishing”Amharic · /et-seh-geh-NET/Ewaoluwaboy or girl“A beautiful blessing from God”Yoruba · /eh-wah-oh-LOO-wah/Exauceegirl“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”Lingala · /eg-zoh-SAY/Ezinwanneboy or girl“Good sibling; a blessing for kindness, loyalty, and a strong bond among family members”Igbo · /eh-zee-nwah-neh/Faidaboy or girl“A blessing that brings benefit and goodness”Swahili · /FAH-ee-da/Faraboy“A traditional Senegalese male given name; no securely established lexical Wolof gloss should be assigned.”Wolof · /FAH-ra/Favourboy or girl“A gracious blessing and gift from God”Igbo · /FAY-vur/Favourboy or girl“Favour, kindness, and gracious blessing”Shona · /FAY-ver/Fazalboy“A child received as a gracious blessing”Swahili · /FAH-zal/Frehiwotboy or girl“Fruit of life; a child who brings life and blessing”Amharic · /freh-hee-WOT/Frewboy“His fruit; the cherished result of blessing and growth”Amharic · /FREH-oo/Freweinigirl“Fruit of the vine; a symbol of abundance and blessing”Amharic · /freh-WAY-nee/Funshoboy or girl“God has given me this gift”Yoruba · /FOON-shoh/Galloboy“A Senegalese male given name (also found in other West African communities); no dependable Wolof lexical meaning is established.”Wolof · /GAH-loh/Giftboy or girl“A precious gift from God”Luganda · /GIFT/Giftboy or girl“A precious gift to the family”Shona · /GIFT/Giftmoreboy“More gift(s), or an additional gift.”Shona · /GIFT-more/Goraboy“A Senegalese, especially Wolof, male given name; no certain lexical meaning should be assigned.”Wolof · /GOH-ra/Gracegirl“God’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing”Luganda · /GRAYS/Gracegirl“A child received as a gracious blessing”Shona · /GRAYS/Gracegirl“Grace; favor, especially divine favor or blessing.”Swahili · /GRAYS/Habtemariamboy“The wealth or blessing of Mary”Amharic · /hab-teh-mah-REE-am/Habtemichaelboy“The wealth or blessing of Michael”Amharic · /hab-teh-mee-KAH-el/Habtewoldboy“A child who is a blessing or treasure”Amharic · /hab-teh-WOLD/Hadiatougirl“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”Fulani · /hah-dee-ah-TOO/Hadiatougirl“Gift; present.”Wolof · /hah-dee-ah-TOO/Hadiyagirl“A precious gift and blessing to the family”Fulani · /hah-DEE-yah/Hadiyagirl“Gift; present. A differently vocalized Arabic form can also mean “female guide.””Wolof · /hah-DEE-yah/Hayatgirl“Life, vitality, and the gift of living”Fulani · /hah-YAHT/Hibagirl“Gift; a present or bestowal.”Hausa · /HEE-bah/Hibagirl“A precious gift and blessing”Swahili · /HEE-ba/Hibatullahboy or girl“A gift from God”Yoruba · /hi-ba-tul-LAH/Hibogirl“Arabic-derived: a gift bestowed by God”Somali · /HEE-boh/Hopegirl“A hopeful blessing and confident expectation”Zulu · /HOHP/Ibukunoluwaboy or girl“God’s blessing”Yoruba · /ee-boo-koon-oh-LOO-wah/Ifechukwuboy or girl“A gift from God”Igbo · /ee-feh-CHOO-koo/Ifelolaboy or girl“Love is a precious blessing”Yoruba · /ee-feh-LOH-lah/Ifeomagirl“A good thing; a precious blessing”Igbo · /ee-feh-OH-mah/Ihabboy“Giving, bestowal, or a gift granted.”Swahili · /ee-HAB/Ijumaaboy or girl“Swahili-origin; born on Friday, a day of blessing and community”Swahili · /ee-joo-MAH-ah/Ilhamboy or girl“Arabic-derived; inspiration and a gift of understanding”Swahili · /il-HAM/Ilhamgirl“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”Wolof · /IL-ham/Immanuelboy“God is with us, a reassuring and deeply cherished blessing”Amharic · /im-MAN-yoo-el/Intsikeleloboy or girl“A blessing and a treasured gift to the family”Xhosa · /in-tsee-keh-LEH-loh/Ishaqboy“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”Hausa · /ish-AHK/Isidoreboy“Gift of Isis”Luganda · /IZ-ih-dor/Israelboy“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”Zulu · /IZ-ray-el/Iyabogirl“Mother has returned, welcoming a daughter as a blessing”Yoruba · /ee-YAH-baw/Iyadunnigirl“A mother who is a delight and blessing”Yoruba · /ee-yah-DOON-nee/Iyanuboy or girl“A wondrous blessing”Yoruba · /ee-YAH-noo/Iyanuoluwaboy or girl“God’s wonderful gift”Yoruba · /ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah/Jannahgirl“A precious gift of paradise”Swahili · /JAN-nah/Jideoforboy“Hold fast to the ofo—the family’s symbol of authority, justice, and blessing”Igbo · /jee-deh-OH-for/Jolaoluwaboy or girl“The Lord’s wealth and blessing”Yoruba · /joh-lah-oh-LOO-wah/Joviagirl“A modern female given name used in Uganda, probably related to Latin Jovian/Jove rather than a Luganda word meaning “joy.””Luganda · /JOH-vee-ah/Joycegirl“An English given name ultimately associated with the Breton name Iodoc/Josse, often interpreted as “lord”; its modern association with joy comes partly from its spelling.”Luganda · /joys/Jumaboy“Friday, a day of communal prayer and blessing”Fulani · /JOO-mah/Jumaboy“Arabic-derived and Hausa-used: connected with Friday, a day of blessing and community”Hausa · /JOO-mah/Jumaboy“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”Swahili · /JOO-mah/Jumaaboy“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”Swahili · /JOO-mah/Kainosboy“New; fresh. It is Greek-derived rather than a Shona lexical name, but is used as a male given name in Zimbabwe.”Shona · /KY-noss/Kassaboy“A treasured blessing and recompense”Amharic · /KAH-sah/Kassahunboy“A precious blessing and source of comfort”Amharic · /kah-sah-HOON/Kassayeboy“My treasured reward and blessing”Amharic · /kah-sah-YEH/Kassuboy“A cherished blessing and reward”Amharic · /KAH-soo/Khairagirl“A woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing”Wolof · /KHAIR-ah/Khayrboy“Goodness and blessing in the family”Somali · /KHAIR/Kheriboy or girl“Goodness, blessing, and all that is beneficial”Swahili · /KHEH-ree/Kifleboy“My cherished portion and blessing”Amharic · /KIF-leh/Knowledgeboy“Knowledge; an English virtue-style given name that is well established in Zimbabwean usage.”Shona · /NOL-ij/Kyautaboy or girl“A precious gift and blessing”Hausa · /KYOW-tah/Labisigirl“A child associated with blessing and prosperity”Yoruba · /lah-BEE-see/Learnmoreboy“Learn more; an English imperative-style given name widely used in Zimbabwe.”Shona · /LERN-more/Libonzaboy or girl“Offering or gift—a child welcomed as a blessing”Lingala · /lee-BON-zah/Libusisoboy or girl“Blessing.”Zulu · /lee-boo-SEE-soh/Likaboboy or girl“Gift—a precious child received with gratitude and love”Lingala · /lee-KAH-boh/Lilianegirl“French feminine given name, usually connected with Lily/Lillian; conventionally interpreted as “lily.””Lingala · /lee-lee-AN/Lipamboliboy or girl“Blessing from God”Lingala · /lee-pam-BOH-lee/Losakoboy or girl““Blessing” or “benediction.””Lingala · /loh-SAH-koh/Lovenessgirl“Love or affection; an English-style Zimbabwean female given name.”Shona · /luv-NES/Makindeboy“A child born after twins, warmly welcomed as an unexpected blessing.”Yoruba · /mah-KEEN-deh/Makorokotoboy or girl“A joyful congratulations on a long-awaited blessing”Shona · /mah-koh-roh-KOH-toh/Mamoboy“A traditional Ethiopian given name whose exact original sense is not certain, but which is warmly established in use”Amharic · /MAH-moh/Marxabogirl“Somali: welcome; used as a female given name.”Somali · /mar-KHA-bo/Matarboy“Rain; a hopeful blessing from the sky”Fulani · /MAH-tar/Matayoboy“Gift from God”Luganda · /mah-TAH-yoh/Matewosboy“Matthew, traditionally understood as “gift of God””Amharic · /mah-TEH-woss/Mateyuboy“Gift of God; gift of Yahweh.”Xhosa · /mah-TEH-yoo/Matheosboy“A gift from God”Amharic · /mah-teh-OS/Mathewosboy“Gift from God”Amharic · /mat-TEH-wos/Mathieuboy“Gift of Yahweh/God (from Hebrew Mattityahu).”Lingala · /mah-TYUH/Matiasboy“Matthias, traditionally understood as “gift of God””Amharic · /mah-TEE-ass/Mawandeboy or girl“A hopeful blessing that the family, love and prosperity will continue to grow.”Xhosa · /mah-WAHN-deh/Mazinboy“Arabic-derived: rain-bearing cloud; a hopeful image of blessing and abundance”Hausa · /MA-zin/Mazinboy“Rain-bearing cloud, a lovely image of blessing”Swahili · /MAH-zin/Mbarkagirl“Blessed, carrying blessing and good fortune”Wolof · /m-BAHR-kah/Meklitgirl“A precious gift or special talent”Amharic · /MEK-lit/Melakuboy“My angel, a cherished child and blessing”Amharic · /meh-LAH-koo/Moyosoreboy or girl“I rejoice in this precious gift.”Yoruba · /moh-yoh-SOH-reh/Mubarakboy“Blessed—a child whose arrival brings blessing and happiness”Fulani · /moo-BAH-rak/Mubarakboy“A blessing and a source of good fortune”Swahili · /moo-BAH-rak/Mubarakagirl“A blessed child and a joyful gift to the family.”Swahili · /moo-ba-RA-ka/Mugoveboy“A cherished inheritance and a blessing entrusted to the family.”Shona · /moo-GOH-veh/Mukisaboy or girl“Blessing or good fortune—a warm name for a child welcomed as a gift.”Luganda · /moo-KEE-sah/Mulungiboy or girl“The good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing.”Luganda · /moo-LOON-gee/Mupakoboy““Blessing.””Shona · /moo-PAH-koh/Mutasaboy“A traditional family name also used as a masculine given name”Shona · /moo-TAH-sah/Muthonigirl“A beloved or cherished one—a tender blessing for a much-loved daughter”Kikuyu · /moo-THOH-nee/Mutsawasheboy or girl“A cherished last-born child, seen as the final blessing in the family.”Shona · /moot-sa-WA-sheh/Mvulaboy“Life-giving rain and blessing”Xhosa · /MVOO-lah/Nabakoobagirl“A proud connection to Baganda family and clan heritage; also used as a girl’s given name.”Luganda · /nah-bah-KOH-bah/Namakulagirl“A traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, linking her to her ancestral community.”Luganda · /nah-mah-KOO-lah/Nassangagirl“A traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, rich in ancestral identity.”Luganda · /nah-SAHN-gah/Natanboy“A gift from God”Amharic · /NAH-tan/Natanieleboy“God has given”Lingala · /nah-tah-nee-EH-leh/Nataniyeliboy“God has given; gift of God.”Xhosa · /nah-tah-nee-YEH-lee/Nathanaelboy“God has given.”Lingala · /na-ta-na-EL/Natnaelboy“God has given”Amharic · /nat-na-EL/Nawaalgirl“Arabic Nawāl: gift, bestowal, favor, or attainment.”Somali · /na-WAAL/Nawalgirl“A precious gift and blessing”Hausa · /NAH-wal/Nawalgirl“Arabic-derived — a gift, blessing, or graceful favor”Somali · /nah-WAHL/Nawalgirl“A precious gift and blessing”Swahili · /nah-WAHL/Nawalgirl“Gift, bestowal, or benefit; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”Wolof · /nah-WAHL/Nawfalboy“Arabic Nawfal: generous, beneficent, or a gift/bounty.”Somali · /NAW-fal/Ndiagaboy“A longstanding Wolof given name, warmly associated with an honored family elder”Wolof · /NJA-gah/Neemagirl“A blessing and gift from God”Swahili · /NAY-mah/Ngozigirl“Blessing”Igbo · /n-goh-zee/Ngozichukwugirl“God's blessing”Igbo · /n-goh-zee-choo-koo/Ngwaraiboy“Be watchful or careful; a protective blessing”Shona · /ngwah-RAI/Nhlanhlaboy or girl“Good fortune, luck, and blessing”Zulu · /n-HLAHN-hlah/Nhyiraboy or girl“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”Akan · /n-JEE-rah/Niimagirl“A precious blessing and favor”Hausa · /NEE-ma/Nimatullahboy or girl“A blessing from God”Hausa · /nee-mah-too-LAH/Nimcogirl“Arabic-derived in origin but deeply established in Somali: blessing, favor, and good fortune”Somali · /NIM-koh/Nkechinyeregirl“What God has given”Igbo · /n-keh-chee-nyeh-reh/Nkemboy or girl“Mine, a cherished gift to me”Igbo · /n-kem/Nkwaboy or girl“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”Akan · /n-KWAH/Nnadiboy“Father lives; a joyful affirmation of family continuity and blessing”Igbo · /n-NAH-dee/Nompilogirl“Mother of life; a beautiful affirmation of vitality and blessing”Zulu · /nom-PEE-loh/Nomvulagirl“Rain arriving as a welcome blessing”Xhosa · /noh-MVOO-lah/Nomvulagirl“Mother of rain; a blessing of life-giving rain”Zulu · /noh-MVOO-lah/Nontsikelelogirl“A blessing welcomed into the family”Xhosa · /non-tsee-keh-LEH-loh/Nosiphogirl“A precious gift”Xhosa · /noh-SEE-poh/Nosiphogirl“One who has a gift”Zulu · /noh-SEE-poh/Nsimbaboy or girl“The name traditionally given to one of a pair of twins”Lingala · /nseem-bah/Ntegeboy“A respected Buganda clan name also used as a given name, carrying a strong sense of heritage and standing.”Luganda · /NTEH-geh/Ntsikeleloboy or girl“A child welcomed as a blessing and a sign of grace.”Xhosa · /ntsee-keh-LEH-loh/Nucmaanboy“Somali form of Arabic Nuʿmān; associated with blessing/favor, and in Arabic also with the anemone and reddish color.”Somali · /noo-MAAN/Nwannekaboy or girl“A sibling is a great blessing”Igbo · /n-wahn-neh-kah/Nwaomaboy or girl“Good and beautiful child; a warm family blessing for a beloved son or daughter”Igbo · /nwah-oh-mah/Nyamburagirl“Born during rain, a warm image of blessing and abundance”Kikuyu · /nyam-BOO-ra/Nyame Nhyiraboy or girl“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”Akan · /nyah-meh n-JEE-rah/Nyamekyeboy or girl“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”Akan · /nyah-meh-CHEH/Nzuziboy or girl“The name traditionally given to the other child in a pair of twins”Lingala · /n-zoo-zee/Ogadinmaboy or girl“It will be well; a hopeful blessing for a bright future”Igbo · /oh-gah-DEEN-mah/Ogunjobiboy“Ogun has given birth to this one”Yoruba · /oh-goon-jaw-bee/Ojiboy“Kola nut, a traditional symbol of welcome, blessing, and fellowship”Igbo · /OH-jee/Ojotayoboy“Rain is worthy of joy—a welcome blessing.”Yoruba · /oh-joh-TAH-yoh/Olubunmiboy or girl“The Lord/God has given to me.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-BOON-mee/Oludayoboy“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-DAH-yaw/Olufunkegirl“God has given me someone to cherish”Yoruba · /oh-loo-FOON-keh/Oluwabunmiboy or girl“God has given me this gift”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-BOON-mee/Oluwafunmilayoboy or girl“God has given me joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-LAH-yoh/Oluwafunmilolagirl“God has given me honor and prosperity”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-loh-lah/Oluwasegunboy or girl“God has given victory”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-SHAY-goon/Omariboy“A name carrying the blessing of a flourishing, fruitful life.”Swahili · /oh-MAH-ree/Omaryboy“A name carrying the blessing of a flourishing, fruitful life.”Swahili · /oh-MAH-ree/Onesimosboy“Helpful, valuable, and a blessing to others”Amharic · /oh-neh-SEE-mos/Onesmoboy“A warm name wishing a child to be helpful, valued, and a blessing to others.”Swahili · /oh-NESS-moh/Onyinyegirl“A precious gift”Igbo · /ohn-YIN-yeh/Onyinyechigirl“God’s gift”Igbo · /ohn-yin-YEH-chee/Onyinyechukwuboy or girl“God's gift”Igbo · /on-yee-NYEH-choo-koo/Opeolaboy or girl“Gratitude that brings richness and blessing to life”Yoruba · /oh-peh-OH-lah/Oreoluwaboy or girl“God's gift; a precious blessing”Yoruba · /aw-reh-oh-LOO-wah/Piliboy or girl“Bantu-origin: the second-born child, or a cherished second blessing”Swahili · /PEE-lee/Princeboy“English title-name meaning “prince”; used occasionally as a Christian-era given name by Hausa families”Hausa · /PRINS/Qidusboy“Holy and devoted; a child regarded as a blessing”Amharic · /QEE-doos/Qurbanboy“A precious offering and blessing”Amharic · /QOOR-bahn/Raboboy“Indigenous Hausa: one’s share, blessing, or portion in life”Hausa · /RAH-boh/Rachadboy“Right guidance and sound judgment, a hopeful blessing for a thoughtful and purposeful life.”Wolof · /rah-SHAHD/Rayuwagirl“Life, vitality, and the blessing of being alive”Hausa · /rah-YOO-wah/Redietgirl“A source of help and blessing”Amharic · /reh-dee-ET/Rewardboy“Reward; something given in recognition of an action or service”Shona · /rih-WORD/Rihamgirl“Gentle rain bringing refreshment and blessing (Arabic-derived)”Somali · /ree-HAAM/Risikatgirl“Provision, sustenance, or God-given livelihood.”Yoruba · /ree-see-KAHT/Rizikigirl“A blessing and precious provision from God”Swahili · /ree-ZEE-kee/Ronkegirl“One whom God has given to be cherished and pampered”Yoruba · /RON-keh/Roobleboy“A child born with the blessing of rain”Somali · /ROHB-leh/Ropafadzogirl“Blessing”Shona · /roh-pah-FAHD-zoh/Saadboy“Good fortune, happiness, and a life filled with blessing”Wolof · /SAH-ad/Sabeloboy“A share or portion, warmly suggesting a child who has been given a special place in the family”Zulu · /sah-BEH-loh/Sahleworkgirl“Gold of mercy, suggesting preciousness and blessing”Amharic · /SAH-leh-work/Saidboy“A happy and fortunate child, received as a gift.”Wolof · /sah-EED/Sanyuboy or girl“Joy and happiness—the delight a much-loved child brings. In Buganda, Sanyu is a personal given name and does not replace the child’s inherited clan affiliation.”Luganda · /SAHN-yoo/Seyifunmiboy or girl“This is done for me; a joyful expression of receiving a cherished blessing”Yoruba · /SHAY-yee-foon-mee/Seyioluwaboy or girl“This is God's doing; a name celebrating a child as a gift from God”Yoruba · /SHAY-yee-oh-LOO-wah/Sheilagirl“An Irish form of Síle/Sheila, generally linked with Cecilia; its traditional etymology is commonly given as “blind.””Luganda · /SHEE-la/Shukuragirl“Thankfulness for a cherished blessing”Hausa · /shoo-KOO-ra/Sibongilegirl“We are thankful; we have given thanks”Zulu · /see-bon-GEE-leh/Sibusisoboy“A blessing”Xhosa · /see-boo-SEE-soh/Sibusisoboy“God’s blessing; a blessing”Zulu · /see-boo-SEE-soh/Simphiweboy or girl“A warmly cherished child regarded as a gift to the family.”Xhosa · /see-MPEE-weh/Simphiweboy or girl“We have been given this child as a precious gift”Zulu · /seem-PHEE-weh/Sinikeziwegirl“We have been given.”Zulu · /see-nee-keh-ZEE-weh/Sinikiwegirl“We have been given her as a precious gift”Zulu · /see-nee-KEE-weh/Siphesihleboy or girl“A beautiful gift”Xhosa · /see-peh-SEE-hleh/Siphesihleboy or girl“A beautiful gift and blessing to the family”Zulu · /see-peh-SEE-hleh/Siphoboy“A gift from God”Xhosa · /SEE-poh/Siphoboy“A treasured gift and blessing”Zulu · /SEE-poh/Siphokaziboy or girl“A great and precious gift”Xhosa · /see-poh-KAH-zee/Siphokazigirl“Female gift; gift daughter.”Zulu · /see-poh-KAH-zee/Sisayboy“Blessing or good fortune”Amharic · /sih-SIGH/Sisiphoboy or girl“Our gift from God”Xhosa · /see-SEE-poh/Sisiphoboy or girl“A child welcomed as a precious gift”Zulu · /see-SEE-poh/Sitotawboy“The gift”Amharic · /sih-toh-TAW/Siyandaboy or girl“The family is growing, and the child is welcomed as an additional blessing.”Xhosa · /see-YAHN-dah/Sizanigirl“Help us; a loving appeal for support and blessing”Zulu · /see-ZAH-nee/Siziphiwegirl“We have been given; we have been gifted.”Zulu · /see-zee-PEE-weh/Tackogirl“A traditional Senegalese, especially Wolof, female given name; no standard literal translation is securely established.”Wolof · /TAH-koh/Tafadzwaboy or girl“We have been made happy; a joyful blessing”Shona · /tah-FAHDZ-wah/Talatugirl“Tuesday, traditionally given in northern Nigerian naming practice”Fulani · /tah-LAH-too/Tapiwaboy or girl“We have been given this precious child”Shona · /tah-PEE-wah/Tapiwanasheboy or girl“Given by God”Shona · /tah-pee-wah-nah-SHEH/Tatendaboy or girl“We have given thanks”Shona · /tah-TEN-dah/Tedrosboy“A gift from God.”Amharic · /TED-ross/Tewodrosboy“A gift from God”Amharic · /teh-woh-DROS/Theodoragirl“A gift from God”Lingala · /thee-oh-DOR-ah/Theodoreboy“Gift of God, a cherished blessing welcomed with gratitude”Luganda · /THEE-uh-dor/Thuoboy“Wealth or material blessing, expressing hopes that the child will prosper”Kikuyu · /THOO-oh/Tochinyeregirl“Praise God, who has given this blessing”Igbo · /toh-chee-NYEH-reh/Tsegaboy or girl“Grace, blessing, and goodness.”Amharic · /TSEH-gah/Tsegahunboy“A child surrounded by grace and blessing.”Amharic · /tseh-GAH-hoon/Tsegayeboy“A child seen as a personal blessing and gift of grace.”Amharic · /tseh-GAH-yeh/Tuhfagirl“A precious gift and blessing to the family”Somali · /TOOF-a/Tunuboy or girl“A treasured and precious gift”Swahili · /TOO-noo/Udochiboy or girl“A peaceful blessing placed under God's care.”Igbo · /oo-DOH-chee/Ugbaadgirl“A Cushitic Somali name associated with prosperity, blessing, and flourishing”Somali · /oog-BAAD/Ugochinyeregirl“A thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.”Igbo · /oo-goh-chee-NYEH-reh/Ujunwagirl“A loving name that celebrates a child as a precious gift.”Igbo · /oo-JOON-wah/Uloakugirl“A hopeful name wishing a home filled with prosperity and blessing.”Igbo · /oo-loh-AH-koo/Ummulkhairigirl“Arabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessing”Hausa · /oom-ool-KHAI-ree/Vakurayiboy“Grow up or become great; a warm blessing for maturity and flourishing”Shona · /vah-koo-RAH-yee/Walidagirl“A cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived.”Hausa · /wah-LEE-dah/Webaleboy or girl“Thank you—a name of gratitude for the blessing of a long-awaited or cherished child.”Luganda · /weh-BAH-leh/Wisdomboy“A wise child and a blessing of good judgment”Shona · /WIZ-dum/Wondimuboy“His brother—a name celebrating the blessing of family”Amharic · /wun-dee-MOO/Wubnehboy“You are beautiful—a warm blessing of admiration”Amharic · /woob-NEH/Yandisaboy or girl“Increase and grow; a blessing that brings the family abundance”Zulu · /yan-DEE-sah/Yonwababoy or girl“Be happy; a blessing of happiness for the family”Xhosa · /yon-WAH-bah/Yusufuboy“God will add; a hopeful name for increase and blessing”Swahili · /yoo-SOO-foo/Zawadiboy or girl“A precious gift and a blessing to the family”Swahili · /za-WA-dee/Zenebboy“Rain and renewal; a welcome blessing”Amharic · /ZEH-neb/Zenebechgirl“Rain-bringer; a welcome blessing after dry days”Amharic · /zeh-neh-BECH/Zukileboy“One who has prospered and come into blessing.”Xhosa · /zoo-KEE-leh/