Names of Faith & God.
Names spoken as prayers of thanks. — 806 names across 15 peoples.
Aabidboy“A devoted worshipper of God”Somali · /AA-bid/Aanuoluwapoboy or girl“God's mercy is abundant”Yoruba · /ah-ah-noo-oh-loo-wah-paw/Abdallaboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God”Swahili · /ab-DAH-lah/Abdallahboy“Servant of Allah (God).”Luganda · /ab-DAL-lah/Abdallahboy“Servant of God”Swahili · /ab-DAL-lah/Abdallahboy“Servant of God”Wolof · /ab-DAL-lah/Abdiboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name associated with devotion”Somali · /AB-dee/Abdijaliilboy“Servant of the Majestic, a name expressing devotion to God”Somali · /ab-di-ja-LEEL/Abdouboy“Servant; in West African use, often a familiar form or short form of longer Abd-/Abd Allah names.”Fulani · /ab-DOO/Abdouboy“Servant of God”Wolof · /ab-DOO/Abdoul Latifboy“A beautiful expression of devoted service to God, understood as “servant of the Gentle One.””Fulani · /ab-DOOL la-TEEF/Abdoul Razakboy“A devotional name expressing gratitude to God as the One who provides and sustains.”Fulani · /ab-DOOL ra-ZAK/Abdoulayeboy“Servant of God”Fulani · /ab-doo-LAH-yeh/Abdoulayeboy“Servant of God”Wolof · /ab-doo-LIE/Abdulboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God”Swahili · /ab-DOOL/Abdulatifboy“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”Hausa · /ab-dool-ah-TEEF/Abdulazimboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Magnificent God”Hausa · /ab-dool-a-ZEEM/Abdulbasirboy“Servant of the All-Seeing God”Fulani · /ab-dool-ba-SEER/Abdulbasirboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the All-Seeing God”Hausa · /ab-dool-ba-SEER/Abdulfattahboy“Servant of God, the One who opens the way and brings relief”Hausa · /ab-dool-fat-TAH/Abdulghafurboy“Servant of the Most Forgiving God”Fulani · /ab-dool-gha-FOOR/Abdulghafurboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Forgiving God”Hausa · /ab-dool-gha-FOOR/Abdulghaniboy“Servant of God, the One who is rich beyond need”Hausa · /ab-dool-GHAH-nee/Abdulhadiboy“A servant guided by God and helping others find their way”Hausa · /ab-dool-HAH-dee/Abdulhafizboy“Servant of God, the Preserver and Protector”Fulani · /ab-dool-ha-FEEZ/Abdulhafizboy“Servant of God, the One who protects and preserves”Hausa · /ab-dool-ha-FEEZ/Abdulhayyboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Ever-Living God”Hausa · /ab-dool-HAY/Abduljamilboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Beautiful God; a name celebrating beauty and grace”Hausa · /ab-dool-ja-MEEL/AbdulKhalilboy“Servant of a close friend or intimate companion; Khalil means “friend.” It is not normally a compound invoking a divine name.”Hausa · /ab-dool-kha-LEEL/Abdulkudusboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Holy God”Hausa · /ab-dool-KOO-doos/Abdullahboy“Servant (or worshipper) of God.”Amharic · /ab-DOOL-lah/Abdullahiboy“Servant of God”Fulani · /ab-doo-LAH-hee/Abdullahiboy“A servant devoted to God”Hausa · /ab-dool-LAH-hee/Abdullahiboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God”Somali · /ab-doo-LAH-hee/Abdullatifboy“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”Fulani · /ab-dool-la-TEEF/Abdulmajidboy“A servant devoted to the glorious and exalted God”Hausa · /ab-dool-mah-JEED/Abdulmuminboy“Servant of God, the Giver of faith and security”Fulani · /ab-dool-MOO-min/Abdulqayyumboy“Servant of the Self-Sustaining God”Fulani · /ab-dool-KAI-yoom/Abdulrahmanboy“A servant held in the mercy of God”Hausa · /ab-dool-rah-MAN/Abdulsamadboy“Servant of the Eternal and Self-Sufficient God”Fulani · /ab-dool-sa-MAD/Abdulwadudboy“Servant of the Most Loving God”Fulani · /ab-dool-wa-DOOD/Abdulwadudboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Loving God; a warm name associated with compassion”Hausa · /ab-dool-wa-DOOD/Abdulwahabboy“A servant grateful for God’s many gifts”Hausa · /ab-dool-wah-HAB/Abdulwahidboy“Servant of the One God”Hausa · /ab-dool-WA-hide/Abdulwaliboy“Servant of God, the Protector”Hausa · /ab-dool-WAH-lee/Abdurrahimboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Merciful God; a name rich in compassion and tenderness”Hausa · /ab-door-ra-HEEM/Abuchiboy“It is God / it is the chi (personal spiritual guardian).”Igbo · /ah-BOO-chee/Achikeboy“God's hand.”Igbo · /ah-CHEE-keh/Adachukwugirl“Daughter of God.”Igbo · /ah-dah-CHOO-kwoo/Adaolisagirl“Daughter of God”Igbo · /ah-DAH-oh-lee-sah/Adaugochukwugirl“Daughter of God's glory; also understood as God's glorious/precious daughter.”Igbo · /ah-dah-oo-goh-CHOO-kwoo/Adomboy or girl“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”Akan · /AH-dom/Adomahboy“Grace; favor, often understood as God's grace.”Akan · /ah-DOH-mah/Adunoluwagirl“The sweetness of the Lord”Yoruba · /ah-doo-noh-LOO-wah/Aizivaishegirl““She knew the Lord/God” (from aiziva Ishe).”Shona · /eye-zee-vah-EE-sheh/Akachukwuboy or girl“The hand of God”Igbo · /ah-kah-CHOO-kwoo/Akaolisaboy or girl“The hand of God”Igbo · /ah-kah-oh-LEE-sah/Alazarboy“Eleazar; God has helped”Amharic · /ah-lah-ZAR/Amanuelboy“God is with us”Amharic · /ah-mahn-oo-EL/Amaogechukwuboy or girl“Who knows God's appointed time?”Igbo · /ah-mah-oh-geh-CHOO-kwoo/Amarachigirl“God's grace”Igbo · /ah-mah-rah-CHEE/Aminagirl“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”Wolof · /ah-MEE-nah/Aminullahboy“Trustee of God; the trustworthy or faithful one of God.”Hausa · /ah-meen-ool-LAH/Amlesetgirl“God has restored/returned her.”Amharic · /am-leh-SET/Amuchegirl“Who knows?; a child whose future is known to God”Igbo · /ah-MOO-cheh/Anasheboy or girl“God is with us”Shona · /ah-NAH-sheh/Anatswanashegirl““Cleansed/purified by the Lord (God).””Shona · /ah-nah-tswah-nah-SHEH/Anayochukwuboy or girl“One who looks to God”Igbo · /ah-nyah-oh-CHOO-kwoo/Anelechigirl“God is watching/has looked upon one.”Igbo · /ah-neh-LEH-chee/Anesuboy or girl“God is with us”Shona · /ah-NEH-soo/Angelboy or girl“Greek-derived name meaning “messenger”; in Christian use, a messenger of God.”Shona · /AYN-juhl/Anotidaboy or girl“God loves us”Shona · /ah-noh-TEE-dah/Anotidaisheboy or girl“The Lord loves us”Shona · /ah-noh-tee-dah-EE-sheh/Anselmboy“God's helmet; divine protection.”Luganda · /AN-selm/Anuonyamboy or girl“Glory—a life that brings honour and praise to God”Akan · /ah-noo-nyam/Anwarullahboy“Light of God, or lights of God.”Hausa · /an-war-ool-LAH/Aphiweboy or girl“A child received as a precious gift, especially after waiting, prayer or difficulty.”Xhosa · /ah-PEE-weh/Apollinegirl“Feminine form associated with Apollo, the Greek god.”Lingala · /ah-poh-LEEN/Apoloboy“An Ugandan/Luganda spelling and usage of Apollo, the Greek divine name.”Luganda · /ah-POH-lo/Ariellegirl“Lion of God.”Lingala · /ah-ree-EL/Arzikiboy or girl“Blessed provision and the good things God provides”Hausa · /ar-ZEE-kee/Ataullahboy“A precious gift from God”Hausa · /ah-tah-ool-LAH/Atipaisheboy or girl“Give us, Lord.”Shona · /ah-tee-pie-SHEH/Awuradeboy or girl“The Lord—a name expressing devotion and reverence”Akan · /ah-woo-RAH-deh/Awwabboy“One who repeatedly returns to God; deeply repentant.”Hausa · /aw-WAB/Ayatgirl“Arabic: signs, verses, or evidences (especially Qur'anic verses); by extension, a sign from God.”Hausa · /AH-yat/Bamlakboy“By God’s grace”Amharic · /BAHM-lahk/Banchiamlakgirl“God is with you”Amharic · /ban-chee-AM-lak/Barakaboy or girl“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”Fulani · /bah-RAH-kah/Barakaboy or girl“Arabic-derived; blessing or divine favor”Swahili · /bah-RAH-kah/Barakoboy or girl“Arabic-derived: blessing and divine grace”Somali · /bah-RAH-koh/Benedictboy“Favored by God; blessed”Lingala · /BEN-eh-dikt/Bereketboy or girl“A blessing and gift from God”Amharic · /beh-reh-KET/Berhaneboy“My light, with the warm sense of divine guidance”Amharic · /ber-HAH-neh/Berhanuboy“May God’s light shine through him”Amharic · /ber-HAH-noo/Bethelgirl“House of God.”Amharic · /BEH-thel/Betselotboy or girl“Surrounded by prayer and loving hope”Amharic · /beh-tseh-LOHT/Bhekinkosiboy“Look to the Lord/King.”Zulu · /beh-kee-NKOH-see/Bolamuboy or girl“God’s goodness”Lingala · /boh-LAH-moo/Boluwatifeboy or girl“May it be as God desires”Yoruba · /boh-loo-wah-tee-FEH/Boluwatoyinboy or girl“God is worthy of praise”Yoruba · /boh-loo-wah-toh-YEEN/Bondimiboy or girl“Faith; belief in God”Lingala · /bohn-DEE-mee/Bonginkosiboy“Give thanks to the Lord”Xhosa · /boh-ngin-KOH-see/Bonginkosiboy“Give thanks to the Lord”Zulu · /bon-gin-KOH-see/Buifechukwuboy or girl“God's own; a thing/possession of God.”Igbo · /boo-EE-feh-CHOO-koo/Cabdimaalikboy“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”Somali · /ab-di-MAA-lik/Cabdiraufboy“A devoted servant of God, the Most Kind and Compassionate”Somali · /ab-di-RAOWF/Cabdirisaaqboy“A devoted servant of God, the Provider, with a life of generosity”Somali · /ab-di-ri-SAAQ/Cabdishakuurboy“Arabic ʿAbd al-Shakūr: “servant of the Most Appreciative/Most Grateful,” referring to God as al-Shakūr.”Somali · /ab-di-sha-KUUR/Cabdubaasitboy“Arabic ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ: “servant of the Expander/Enlarger,” referring to God as al-Bāsiṭ.”Somali · /ab-doo-baa-seet/Cabdullaahiboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name expressing devotion and lifelong faithfulness”Somali · /ab-dool-LAA-hee/Cabdulmajiidboy“A child devoted to God, the Glorious and Honoured”Somali · /ab-dool-ma-jeed/Cabdulwaahidboy“A child devoted to the One God”Somali · /ab-dool-waa-heed/Cabdulxakiimboy“A child devoted to God, the All-Wise”Somali · /ab-dool-ha-keem/Chiamakagirl“God is beautiful; God is wonderful”Igbo · /chee-ah-MAH-kah/Chiamandagirl“God will not fail”Igbo · /chee-ah-MAHN-dah/Chibuezeboy or girl“God is king”Igbo · /chee-boo-EH-zeh/Chibugogirl“God is glory; God's glory.”Igbo · /chee-BOO-goh/Chibuiheboy or girl“God is light.”Igbo · /chee-boo-EE-heh/Chibuikeboy or girl“God is strength”Igbo · /chee-boo-EE-keh/Chibunduboy or girl“God is life”Igbo · /chee-boon-DOO/Chibunnaboy“God is father.”Igbo · /chee-boo-NAH/Chibuzoboy or girl“God is the way; God leads”Igbo · /chee-boo-ZOH/Chidalugirl“Thank God; a name celebrating a joyful blessing”Igbo · /chee-DAH-loo/Chidiebereboy or girl“God is merciful”Igbo · /chee-dee-eh-BEH-reh/Chidiebubeboy or girl“God is glorious”Igbo · /chee-dee-eh-BOO-beh/Chidikeboy or girl“God is powerful”Igbo · /chee-dee-EE-keh/Chidimmaboy or girl“God is good”Igbo · /chee-dee-MAH/Chidinmagirl“God is good”Igbo · /chee-DEEN-mah/Chidochashegirl“God's desire or God's will.”Shona · /chee-doh-chah-SHEH/Chidubemboy“God guides and leads me”Igbo · /chee-doo-BEM/Chiemerieboy or girl“God has won”Igbo · /chee-eh-meh-REE-eh/Chigozieboy or girl“May God bless”Igbo · /chee-goh-ZEE-eh/Chigozirimboy or girl“May God bless me”Igbo · /chee-goh-ZEE-rim/Chijiokeboy“God holds/controls the share or portion.”Igbo · /chee-JEE-oh-keh/Chikaboy or girl“God is greater”Igbo · /CHEE-kah/Chikadibiaboy“God is greater than the physician; God is the greatest healer.”Igbo · /chee-kah-dee-BEE-ah/Chikaodinakaboy or girl“God is better than anything”Igbo · /chee-kah-oh-dee-NAH-kah/Chikodiboy or girl“God is present”Igbo · /chee-koh-DEE/Chikodiligirl“God is patient”Igbo · /chee-koh-dee-lee/Chikumbiroboy or girl“Request, plea, or prayer.”Shona · /chee-koom-BEE-roh/Chimaboy“God knows; a heartfelt expression of trust in divine wisdom”Igbo · /CHEE-mah/Chimamandagirl“My God will not fail me”Igbo · /chee-mah-MAN-dah/Chimaobiboy“God knows the heart”Igbo · /chee-mah-OH-bee/Chimarammagirl“My God is beautiful; my God is good.”Igbo · /chee-mah-RAHM-mah/Chimaraokeboy“God knows one’s allotted portion/destiny.”Igbo · /chee-mah-RAH-oh-keh/Chimereboy“God has made/done it.”Igbo · /chee-MEH-reh/Chimeremezeboy“God has made me a king.”Igbo · /chee-meh-reh-MEH-zeh/Chimezieboy“God perfects and puts things right”Igbo · /chee-MEH-zee-eh/Chinagoromboy“God is my advocate”Igbo · /chee-nah-GOH-rom/Chinakaboy“God is greater/superior.”Igbo · /chee-NAH-kah/Chinazaboy or girl“God answers”Igbo · /chee-nah-ZAH/Chinazaekperegirl“God answers prayer; a long-awaited child welcomed with happiness”Igbo · /chee-nah-zah-eh-KPEH-reh/Chineduboy“God leads”Igbo · /chee-neh-DOO/Chinedumboy or girl“God guides me”Igbo · /chee-neh-DOOM/Chinelogirl“God thinks of me.”Igbo · /chee-neh-LOH/Chinenyegirl“God gives; a child received as a joyful gift”Igbo · /chee-neh-NYEH/Chinonsoboy or girl“God is near”Igbo · /chee-NON-soh/Chinonyelumgirl“God is with me”Igbo · /chee-noh-NYEH-loom/Chinweboy or girl“God owns all; God possesses”Igbo · /chee-NWEH/Chinweikeboy or girl“God is powerful”Igbo · /chee-nweh-EE-keh/Chinwenduboy or girl“God owns life; life belongs to God”Igbo · /chee-nweh-NDOO/Chinweubaboy or girl“God owns wealth; a name expressing trust in lasting provision.”Igbo · /chee-nweh-OO-bah/Chinyeluboy or girl“God gives”Igbo · /chee-nyeh-loo/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/Chisaragirl“God answers”Igbo · /chee-SAH-rah/Chisomboy or girl“God is with me”Igbo · /chee-SOM/Chisomagaboy or girl“God walks with me”Igbo · /chee-soh-MAH-gah/Chizalumboy or girl“God has answered me”Igbo · /chee-zah-loom/Chizaramboy or girl“God has answered me.”Igbo · /chee-zah-RAHM/Chiziteregirl“God sent this child”Igbo · /chee-zee-TEH-reh/Chizobaboy or girl“God protects”Igbo · /chee-ZOH-bah/Chizoromboy or girl“God has saved/rescued me.”Igbo · /chee-zoh-ROHM/Chukwuboy“God; a devotional name invoking the supreme creator”Igbo · /CHOOK-woo/Chukwudaluboy or girl“Thank God”Igbo · /chook-woo-DAH-loo/Chukwudiboy or girl“God exists”Igbo · /chook-woo-DEE/Chukwudiaguboy“God is a lion—strong, courageous, and protective”Igbo · /chook-woo-dee-AH-goo/Chukwudiegwuboy“God is awesome and powerful”Igbo · /chook-woo-dee-EG-woo/Chukwudikeboy“God is strong”Igbo · /CHOO-koo-DEE-keh/Chukwudimmaboy“God is good”Igbo · /chook-woo-DEEM-mah/Chukwudiyaboy or girl“God is there/present.”Igbo · /chook-woo-dee-YAH/Chukwudubemboy or girl“God guides me”Igbo · /chook-woo-doo-BEM/Chukwuebukaboy or girl“God is great”Igbo · /chook-woo-eh-BOO-kah/Chukwuemekaboy or girl“God has done great things”Igbo · /chook-woo-eh-MEH-kah/Chukwuemerieboy or girl“God has triumphed/overcome.”Igbo · /chook-woo-eh-MEH-ree-eh/Chukwuikemboy“God is my strength”Igbo · /CHOO-koo-EE-kem/Chukwujekwuboy“God is great/supreme.”Igbo · /chook-woo-JEK-woo/Chukwukaboy or girl“God is greater”Igbo · /chook-WOO-kah/Chukwukadibiaboy“God is greater than the medicine man/healer.”Igbo · /chook-woo-kah-dee-BEE-ah/Chukwukamsoboy“God is the one I follow.”Igbo · /chook-woo-KAHM-soh/Chukwumaboy or girl“God has done great things”Igbo · /chook-WOO-mah/Chukwumerijeboy“God has won the victory”Igbo · /CHOO-koo-meh-ree-JEH/Chukwunenyeboy or girl“God gives”Igbo · /chook-woo-NY EH-nyeh/Chukwunomsoboy“God is close to me.”Igbo · /chook-woo-NOM-soh/Chukwunonsoboy or girl“God is near”Igbo · /chook-woo-NON-soh/Chukwunweikeboy or girl“God is powerful”Igbo · /chook-woo-nweh-EE-keh/Chukwunwikeboy“God is my strength”Igbo · /CHOO-koo-NWEE-keh/Chukwunyereboy or girl“God has given”Igbo · /chook-woo-NYEH-reh/Chukwuomaboy or girl“God is good”Igbo · /CHOO-kwoo-OH-mah/Chukwuzoromboy“God has saved me.”Igbo · /chook-woo-ZOH-rom/Chukwuzuruikeboy“God is sufficient; a reassuring name expressing complete trust in God”Igbo · /chook-woo-zoo-roo-EE-keh/Chumaboy“God knows.”Igbo · /CHOO-mah/Cibaadogirl“Arabic-derived: worship and devoted service to God”Somali · /chee-BAA-doh/Cismaanboy“Arabic-derived: chosen servant of God”Somali · /is-maan/Cyriaqueboy“Belonging to the Lord”Lingala · /see-ree-AK/Cyrilleboy“Lordly; belonging to the Lord”Lingala · /see-REEL/Daberechigirl“Rely on God”Igbo · /dah-beh-REH-chee/Daluachiboy or girl“Thank God; gratitude to God”Igbo · /DAH-loo-AH-chee/Daluchukwuboy or girl“Thank God; gratitude to God”Igbo · /DAH-loo-CHOO-kwoo/Damilareboy“God has vindicated me”Yoruba · /dah-mee-LAH-reh/Daniellegirl“God is my judge”Lingala · /dan-YEL/Daniyalboy“A prophetic name expressing trust in God's just judgment”Somali · /dan-yee-YAAL/Daniyeliboy“God is my judge.”Xhosa · /dah-nee-YEH-lee/Danyeleboy“God is my judge”Lingala · /dan-YEH-leh/Dhanieriboy“God is my judge”Shona · /dhah-nee-EH-ree/Dianegirl“Divine; associated with the Roman goddess Diana”Lingala · /dee-AHN/Dieu-Merciboy“Thank God; gratitude for a blessing”Lingala · /dyuh mehr-SEE/Dieudonneboy“God-given; gift of God”Lingala · /dyuh-doh-NAY/Dieumerciboy“Thank God; thanks be to God”Lingala · /dyuh-mehr-SEE/Dikechukwuboy“God is strong”Igbo · /DEE-keh-CHOO-kwoo/Divinboy“Divine”Lingala · /dee-VAN/Divinegirl“Divine”Lingala · /dee-VEEN/Djibrilboy“West African Arabic form of Jibril/Gabriel, the angelic messenger; the underlying name is commonly interpreted as “God is my strength.””Fulani · /jee-BREEL/Djibrilboy“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””Wolof · /jee-BREEL/Dominicboy“Belonging to the Lord”Luganda · /DOM-in-ik/Dominicboy“Belonging to God; a hopeful name for a devoted life”Igbo · /DOM-in-ik/Dominicboy“Christian name used in Swahili-speaking communities: “belonging to the Lord””Swahili · /DOM-in-ik/Dominiqueboy or girl“Belonging to the Lord”Lingala · /doh-mee-NEEK/Dorotheegirl“Gift of God”Lingala · /doh-roh-TAY/Doziechukwuboy“God makes things right”Igbo · /DOH-zee-eh-CHOO-kwoo/Duagirl“Arabic-derived: supplication or prayer.”Hausa · /DOO-ah/Duagirl“Arabic-derived: prayer, with hopes entrusted to God”Swahili · /DOO-ah/Dubemchukwuboy“God, guide me”Igbo · /DOO-behm-CHOO-kwoo/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/Eberechigirl“God's mercy”Igbo · /eh-beh-REH-chee/Eberechukwuboy or girl“God's mercy”Igbo · /eh-beh-reh-CHOO-kwu/Ebubechukwuboy or girl“God's glory”Igbo · /eh-boo-beh-CHOO-kwu/Ebunoluwaboy or girl“A gift from God”Yoruba · /eh-boon-oh-LOO-wah/Eemanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: faith and trust in God”Hausa · /ee-MAHN/Egziabherboy“God; a name expressing reverence for the Lord”Amharic · /eg-zee-AH-bher/Ekenechukwuboy or girl“Praise God”Igbo · /eh-keh-neh-CHOO-kwu/Ekenedilichukwuboy or girl“Praise belongs to God”Igbo · /eh-keh-neh-dee-lee-CHOO-kwu/Ekpereamakagirl“Prayer is beautiful”Igbo · /eh-kpeh-reh-ah-MAH-kah/Ekwutosigirl“Praise of God/the Lord.”Igbo · /eh-kwoo-TOH-see/Elibarikiboy“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””Swahili · /eh-lee-bah-REE-kee/Elieboy“My God is Yahweh”Lingala · /eh-lee/Eliezerboy“God is my help”Lingala · /eh-lee-EH-zehr/Elikyaboy or girl“Hope and trust in God”Lingala · /eh-LEE-kyah/Elimaneboy“Imam; a Muslim religious leader or prayer leader.”Wolof · /eh-lee-MAHN/Elisagirl“God is my oath”Lingala · /eh-LEE-za/Elisabethgirl“God is my oath”Lingala · /eh-lee-zah-BET/Elisabetigirl“God is my oath; a child held in faithful devotion”Shona · /eh-lee-sah-BEH-tee/Elisegirl“God is my oath”Lingala · /eh-LEEZ/Eliyaboy“My God is Yahweh”Lingala · /eh-LEE-yah/Eliyaboy“My God is the Lord.”Xhosa · /eh-LEE-yah/Elizagirl“A familiar form of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath”Swahili · /ee-LY-zah/Elizabetgirl“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””Amharic · /eh-lee-za-BET/Elochukwuboy“Praise of God”Igbo · /eh-loh-CHOO-kwu/Elshadaiboy“El Shaddai; God Almighty, expressing divine protection and strength”Amharic · /el-sha-DYE/Emanuelboy“God is with us; a name expressing divine closeness”Amharic · /eh-man-oo-EL/Emanweleboy“God is with us”Lingala · /eh-man-WEH-leh/Emekaboy“God has done great things”Igbo · /eh-MEH-kah/Emmanuelboy“God is with us”Luganda · /eh-MAN-yoo-el/Emmanuelboy“God is with us; a comforting name of faith”Igbo · /ee-MAN-yoo-el/Emmanuelboy“God is with us”Kikuyu · /ee-MAN-yoo-el/Emmanuelboy“God is with us”Lingala · /eh-man-wel/Emmanuelboy“A joyful name meaning “God is with us””Shona · /ih-MAN-yoo-el/Emmanuelboy“God is with us”Zulu · /eh-MAN-yoo-el/Emmanuellegirl“God is with us”Lingala · /eh-man-wel/Enioluwaboy or girl“A person who belongs to God”Yoruba · /eh-nee-oh-LOO-wah/Erioluwaboy or girl“A living testimony of God's goodness”Yoruba · /eh-ree-oh-LOO-wah/Eriyaboy““My God is Yahweh” / “Yahweh is my God.””Shona · /eh-REE-yah/Ermiasboy“Jeremiah; traditionally understood as “the Lord exalts””Amharic · /er-mee-AS/Esayasboy“Isaiah; “the Lord is salvation””Amharic · /eh-SAH-yas/Esmailboy“Arabic-derived form of Ishmael, traditionally understood as God hears”Swahili · /es-MAH-eel/Ewaoluwaboy or girl“A beautiful blessing from God”Yoruba · /eh-wah-oh-LOO-wah/Ewuragirl“A respectful title/name element; ɛwura primarily means lord, master, or respected person, rather than specifically “lady.””Akan · /eh-WOO-rah/Exauceboy“A long-awaited answer to prayer”Lingala · /eg-ZOSS/Exauceegirl“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”Lingala · /eg-zoh-SAY/Eyasuboy“Joshua; the Lord is salvation”Amharic · /eh-YAH-soo/Eyoelboy“Joel; “the Lord is God””Amharic · /eh-YOH-el/Ezekieleboy“God strengthens”Lingala · /eh-zeh-kee-EH-leh/Ezekieliboy“God strengthens him”Luganda · /eh-zeh-kee-EH-lee/Ezekieriboy““God strengthens” / “God will strengthen.””Shona · /eh-zeh-kee-EH-ree/Fadliboy“Arabic-derived: God’s grace, favor, and generous bounty”Somali · /FAD-lee/Faithgirl“Steadfast trust in God”Luganda · /FAYTH/Fathullahboy“Arabic-derived: victory, opening, or divine aid from God.”Hausa · /fat-hool-LAH/Favourboy or girl“A gracious blessing and gift from God”Igbo · /FAY-vur/Femiboy or girl“Love me; in a longer name, God loves me”Yoruba · /FEH-mee/Fiyinfoluwaboy or girl“Praise God”Yoruba · /fee-YIN-foh-loo-wah/Folorunshoboy“Ifa is close to God”Yoruba · /foh-loh-ROON-shoh/Foluwafemiboy or girl“God loves me”Yoruba · /foh-loo-wah-FEH-mee/Foluwasayoboy or girl“God has brought joy”Yoruba · /foh-loo-wah-sah-YOH/Foluwasholaboy or girl“God has brought prosperity”Yoruba · /foh-loo-wah-SHOH-lah/Foluwatoyinboy or girl“God is worthy of praise”Yoruba · /foh-loo-wah-TOY-in/Fuchukwuboy or girl“Look to/see God (Fụ Chukwu).”Igbo · /foo-CHOO-kwoo/Funshoboy or girl“God has given me this gift”Yoruba · /FOON-shoh/Gabriellagirl“God is my strength.”Zulu · /gay-bree-EL-a/Gabriellegirl“God is my strength.”Lingala · /ga-bree-EL/Gabrieriboy“God is my strength”Shona · /gah-bree-EH-ree/Gabriyeliboy“God is my strength.”Xhosa · /gah-bree-YEH-lee/Gafaruboy“The ever-forgiving one; a reminder of God’s mercy”Hausa · /gah-FAH-roo/Gaibuboy“The unseen or mysterious one, entrusted to God’s care”Hausa · /GUY-boo/Gbengaboy“God has lifted him up and raised him to good things”Yoruba · /gbeh-NGAH/Gebregziabherboy“A devoted servant of God”Amharic · /geh-breh-gzee-AHB-her/Gebrielboy“God is my strength”Amharic · /geh-bree-EL/Gebruboy“A devoted servant of God; often used as a shortened traditional name”Amharic · /GEH-broo/Getachewboy“Their lord or master”Amharic · /geh-TAH-chew/Getahunboy“May he become a lord—a name of dignity and aspiration”Amharic · /geh-TAH-hoon/Getuboy“His lord or master”Amharic · /GEH-too/Gibrilboy“A name associated with the angel Gabriel and divine protection”Swahili · /gee-BREEL/Giftboy or girl“A precious gift from God”Luganda · /GIFT/Ginikachukwuboy or girl“What is greater than God?”Igbo · /gih-nee-kah-CHOO-koo/Godfreyboy“God's peace”Luganda · /GOD-free/Godknowsboy“God knows.”Shona · /god-NOHZ/Godsentboy“Sent by God.”Shona · /GOD-sent/Goziechiboy or girl“May God bless”Igbo · /goh-zee-eh-chee/Gracegirl“God’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing”Luganda · /GRAYS/Gracegirl“Grace and divine favor”Lingala · /grays/Gracegirl“Grace; favor, especially divine favor or blessing.”Swahili · /GRAYS/Gracegirl“Grace, kindness, and God's generous favour”Zulu · /GRAYS/Gyidieboy or girl“Faith—the confidence to trust in God”Akan · /jee-DEE-eh/Habibullahboy“Arabic-derived: beloved of God.”Hausa · /ha-beeb-ool-LAH/Hadiatougirl“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”Fulani · /hah-dee-ah-TOO/Hafizullahboy“Arabic-derived: guardian/preserver of God; in name usage, often understood as one under God's protection.”Hausa · /ha-feez-ool-LAH/Hallelujahboy or girl“Praise the Lord; a joyful expression of faith”Yoruba · /ha-leh-LOO-yah/Hammadboy“Arabic-derived: one who praises God often”Somali · /HAM-mad/Haymanotgirl“Faith and a life devoted to God”Amharic · /high-mah-NOT/Hezekiahboy“God gives strength and protection”Yoruba · /hez-uh-KY-ah/Hezekileboy“God strengthens; God is my strength.”Xhosa · /heh-zeh-KEE-leh/Hibatullahboy or girl“A gift from God”Yoruba · /hi-ba-tul-LAH/Hibogirl“Arabic-derived: a gift bestowed by God”Somali · /HEE-boh/Hidayagirl“Divine guidance and a life led toward what is good”Hausa · /hee-DAH-yah/Hopegirl“Confident expectation in God’s goodness”Luganda · /HOHP/Hosannaboy or girl“A joyful cry of praise and a prayer for salvation”Yoruba · /ho-ZAN-ah/Ibeabuchiboy“No one compares with God”Igbo · /ee-beh-ah-BOO-chee/Ibraahimboy“Arabic-derived: God will increase him”Somali · /ib-raa-heem/Ibrahimboy“Arabic-derived: devoted to God; a prophet's name”Somali · /ib-ra-HEEM/Ibrahimboy“Arabic-derived; God is exalted”Swahili · /ee-brah-HEEM/Ibrahimaboy“A name honoring Abraham, the faithful friend of God”Fulani · /ee-brah-HEE-mah/Ibrahimaboy“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”Wolof · /ee-brah-HEE-mah/Ibtihalgirl“A heartfelt prayer or humble supplication”Hausa · /ib-tee-HAHL/Ibtihalgirl“Arabic-derived; heartfelt prayer and devoted appeal to God”Somali · /ib-ti-HAAL/Ibtihalgirl“Supplication, earnest prayer, or invocation.”Swahili · /ib-tee-HAL/Ibukunoluwaboy or girl“God’s blessing”Yoruba · /ee-boo-koon-oh-LOO-wah/Ifeanyichukwuboy“Nothing is impossible with God”Igbo · /ee-feh-AHN-yee-CHOO-koo/Ifechukwuboy or girl“A gift from God”Igbo · /ee-feh-CHOO-koo/Ifeoluwaboy or girl“God’s love”Yoruba · /ee-feh-oh-LOO-wah/Iimaanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: faith, trust in God, and a believing heart”Somali · /ee-MAAN/Ikechiboy“God's strength”Igbo · /ee-keh-CHEE/Ikechukwuboy“God's strength”Igbo · /ee-keh-CHOO-koo/Ilerioluwaboy or girl“God’s promise”Yoruba · /ee-leh-ree-oh-LOO-wah/Ilhaamgirl“Arabic: inspiration, intuition, or divine inspiration.”Somali · /il-HAAM/Ilhamgirl“Divine inspiration and guidance”Fulani · /IL-ham/Ilhamgirl“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”Wolof · /IL-ham/Iliasboy“My God is the Lord, expressing deep faith and devotion”Amharic · /il-YAHS/Iliyasuboy“Arabic-derived: Elijah, a revered prophet and servant of God”Hausa · /il-yee-YAH-soo/Ilyasboy“My God is Yahweh; the Arabic form of the prophet Elijah.”Fulani · /il-YAAS/Ilyasboy“Arabic form of Elijah; traditionally understood as “My God is Yahweh.””Hausa · /il-YAS/Imangirl“Faith and deep trust in God”Fulani · /ee-MAHN/Imanegirl“Faith and trust in God”Fulani · /ee-MAHN/Imaniboy or girl“Arabic-derived; faith, trust, and confidence in God”Swahili · /ee-MAH-nee/Immanuelboy“God is with us, a reassuring and deeply cherished blessing”Amharic · /im-MAN-yoo-el/Imoleoluwaboy or girl“God’s light”Yoruba · /ee-moh-leh-oh-LOO-wah/Imranboy or girl“Arabic-derived; strong in faith and devoted to God”Swahili · /im-RAN/Inayagirl“Arabic-derived: care, protection, and divine concern”Hausa · /in-AH-yah/Inayagirl“Arabic-derived; care, kindness, and protection from God”Swahili · /ee-NAH-yah/Ingridgirl“Beautiful or beloved of Ing, an Old Norse god.”Lingala · /ING-grid/Ireoluwaboy or girl“God’s goodness”Yoruba · /ee-reh-oh-LOO-wah/Iretioluwaboy or girl“Hope in God”Yoruba · /ee-reh-tee-oh-LOO-wah/Isabellegirl“God is my oath”Lingala · /ee-zah-BEL/Isaiahboy“The Lord is salvation”Zulu · /eye-ZAY-ah/Isaiasboy“The Lord is salvation, a name filled with hope and protection”Amharic · /eye-ZAY-as/Isayaboy“The Lord is salvation”Luganda · /ee-SAH-yah/Iseoluwaboy or girl“God’s work”Yoruba · /ee-sheh-oh-LOO-wah/Isheanesugirl“God is with us”Shona · /ee-sheh-ah-NEH-soo/Islamboy“Devotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholeness”Amharic · /iss-LAHM/Islamboy“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”Wolof · /is-LAM/Ismaaciilboy“Arabic-derived: God will hear”Somali · /is-maa-eel/Ismaeriboy“God hears and responds”Luganda · /ees-mah-EH-ree/Ismailboy“God hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are received”Amharic · /iss-mah-EEL/Ismailboy“God hears; the Arabic form of the prophet Ishmael.”Fulani · /is-MAH-eel/Ismailboy“Arabic-derived: God hears; a prophet's name”Somali · /is-ma-EEL/Ismailboy“Arabic-derived; God hears and answers”Swahili · /is-mah-EEL/Ismailaboy“God hears; God has listened to your prayer”Fulani · /ees-my-LAH/Ismailaboy“Arabic-derived: God hears, a hopeful name for a child whose prayers have been answered”Hausa · /is-my-LAH/Ismailaboy“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”Wolof · /ees-mah-EE-lah/Ismailuboy“God hears; a West African/Fulani form of Ismail (Ishmael).”Fulani · /ees-mah-EE-loo/Israelboy“One who strives with God, suggesting courage, perseverance, and spiritual strength”Amharic · /IZ-rah-el/Israelboy“One who struggles with God; traditionally interpreted as one who contends with God.”Lingala · /IZ-ra-el/Israelboy“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”Zulu · /IZ-ray-el/Itunuoluwaboy or girl“God’s comfort”Yoruba · /ee-too-noo-oh-LOO-wah/Iyanuoluwaboy or girl“God’s wonderful gift”Yoruba · /ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah/Iyasuboy“The Lord is salvation, a traditional Ethiopian Christian name rich in faith”Amharic · /ee-YAH-soo/Iyinoluwaboy or girl“Praise to God”Yoruba · /ee-yeen-oh-LOO-wah/Jeannettegirl“God is gracious”Lingala · /zhah-NET/Jeremieboy“Yahweh/God exalts.”Lingala · /zheh-reh-MEE/Jibriilboy“Arabic form of Gabriel, the angel and messenger of God.”Somali · /jib-REEL/Jibrilboy“A strong and faithful servant of God”Swahili · /jib-REEL/Jidechukwuboy“Hold fast to God”Igbo · /jee-deh-CHOO-koo/Jideoluwaboy or girl“The Lord has brought a new awakening”Yoruba · /JEE-deh-oh-LOO-wah/Joachimboy“Established by God”Luganda · /JOH-ah-kim/Joachimboy“Yahweh/God establishes.”Lingala · /zho-ah-KEEM/Joëlboy“Yahweh is God.”Lingala · /zhoh-EL/Johaniboy“God is gracious”Shona · /joh-HAH-nee/Johannesboy“The Lord is gracious”Zulu · /yo-HAH-nes/Jolaoluwaboy or girl“The Lord’s wealth and blessing”Yoruba · /joh-lah-oh-LOO-wah/Josaphatboy“Yahweh/God judges.”Lingala · /zho-sa-FAT/Josiasboy“Yahweh/God supports.”Lingala · /zho-ZEE-as/Josueboy“The Lord saves”Lingala · /zhoh-ZWAY/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/Jozefuboy“God will add/increase.”Luganda · /joh-ZEH-foo/Jumaboy“Friday, a day of communal prayer and blessing”Fulani · /JOO-mah/Junaiduboy“Arabic-derived: a steadfast and devoted servant of God”Hausa · /joo-NY-doo/Kachisideboy or girl“As God has written or ordained”Igbo · /kah-chee-SEE-deh/Kachukwuboy or girl“Leave it in God's hands”Igbo · /kah-CHOO-kwu/Kamsiyochukwuboy or girl“What I asked God for”Igbo · /kahm-see-yoh-CHOO-kwu/Katendeboy“One who praises or gives thanks to God”Luganda · /kah-TEN-deh/Katondaboy or girl“God, the Creator and source of life”Luganda · /kah-TON-dah/Kelechiboy or girl“Give thanks to God”Igbo · /keh-LEH-chee/Kelechukwuboy or girl“Praise God”Igbo · /keh-leh-CHOO-kwu/Kenechiboy or girl“Thank God”Igbo · /keh-NEH-chee/Kenechukwuboy or girl“Thank God”Igbo · /keh-neh-CHOO-kwu/Khadimboy“Servant; often understood in Muslim usage as servant of God.”Fulani · /KHAH-deem/Khadimboy“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”Wolof · /khah-DEEM/Kiwanukaboy“A traditional Ganda deity associated with lightning; a powerful name connected with divine protection”Luganda · /kee-wah-NOO-kah/Kosisoboy or girl“As it pleases God”Igbo · /koh-see-SOH/Kosisochukwuboy or girl“As it pleases God”Igbo · /koh-see-soh-CHOO-kwu/Kudakwasheboy“The will of the Lord”Shona · /koo-dah-kwah-SHEH/Kudzaiboy or girl“Praise; give praise to God”Shona · /kood-ZAI/Kudzaisheboy or girl“Praise the Lord”Shona · /kood-zah-EE-sheh/Kunasheboy or girl“With God; in God's hands/presence.”Shona · /koo-NAH-sheh/Lazareboy“God has helped”Lingala · /la-ZAR/Lazaroboy“God has helped”Luganda · /lah-ZAH-roh/Lazaroboy“Swahili form of Lazarus: God has helped”Swahili · /la-ZA-ro/Lipamboliboy or girl“Blessing from God”Lingala · /lee-pam-BOH-lee/Lisagirl“European short form of Elizabeth: faithful to God”Swahili · /LEE-sa/Lokumuboy or girl“Honor and glory to God”Lingala · /loh-KOO-moo/Losamboboy or girl“Prayer and devotion”Lingala · /loh-SAM-boh/Lotachukwuboy“Remember God”Igbo · /loh-tah-CHOO-kwoo/Maduabuchiboy or girl“A human being is not God”Igbo · /mah-doo-ah-BOO-chee/Maduawuchiboy or girl“A human being is not God”Igbo · /mah-doo-ah-WOO-chee/Maimounagirl“Blessed and fortunate through God's grace”Fulani · /my-MOO-nah/Makuochukwuboy or girl“Hold on to God; embrace God.”Igbo · /mah-KWOO-oh-CHOO-koo/Malickboy“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”Wolof · /mah-LEEK/Mandlenkosiboy“Strength that comes from God”Zulu · /man-dleh-NKOH-see/Mariamagirl“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”Wolof · /mah-ree-AH-mah/Marziyagirl“One who is loved, accepted, and pleasing to God”Fulani · /mar-ZEE-yah/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/Matondoboy or girl“Thanks to God; gratitude”Lingala · /mah-TON-doh/Michellegirl“Who is like God?”Lingala · /mee-SHEL/Mikaboy“Who is like God?”Luganda · /MEE-kah/Mikaboy“Who is like God?”Lingala · /MEE-kah/Mikaelboy“Michael, traditionally understood as “Who is like God?””Amharic · /mee-kah-EL/Mikaeriboy“Who is like God?”Luganda · /mee-kah-EH-ree/Mikailboy“The angel Michael; one who is like God”Hausa · /mee-KA-eel/Mikayeliboy“Who is like God?”Xhosa · /mee-kah-YEH-lee/Mintesnotboy“A child understood as coming from God”Amharic · /min-tes-NOOT/Miracleboy or girl“A wondrous sign of God’s goodness”Luganda · /MIR-ah-kul/Misganaboy or girl“Thanksgiving and grateful praise to God”Amharic · /mis-GAH-nah/Mmaobasigirl“God’s beauty”Igbo · /mma-aw-BAH-see/Mmerichukwuboy or girl“God's victory”Igbo · /m-meh-ree-CHOO-koo/Mmesomachiboy or girl“God’s goodness”Igbo · /mm-eh-soh-mah-CHEE/Mmesomachukwugirl“God’s goodness”Igbo · /mm-eh-soh-mah-CHOO-koo/Modupeoluwaboy or girl“I give thanks to God.”Yoruba · /moh-doo-peh-oh-LOO-wah/Mofeoluwagirl“I love and desire God’s presence.”Yoruba · /moh-feh-oh-LOO-wah/Moulayeboy“My lord or master”Wolof · /moo-LAI/Moussaboy“Moses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God”Wolof · /MOO-sah/Moyinoluwaboy or girl“I praise God.”Yoruba · /moh-yeen-oh-LOO-wah/Moyosoluwaboy or girl“I rejoice in God.”Yoruba · /moh-yoh-soh-LOO-wah/Mthandazoboy“Prayer.”Xhosa · /m-tahn-DAH-zoh/Mthandazoboy“Prayer.”Zulu · /m-tan-DAH-zoh/Muadhboy“Protected and sheltered by God”Fulani · /moo-AZ/Muazuboy“Arabic-derived; one who is supported or helped by God”Hausa · /moo-AH-zoo/Mudiwanasheboy or girl““Beloved of God” / “God’s beloved.””Shona · /moo-dee-wah-NAH-sheh/Mukamaboy“The Lord; a name expressing reverence for God”Luganda · /moo-KAH-mah/Munachiboy or girl“I am with God”Igbo · /moo-nah-CHEE/Munachimsoboy or girl“God walks with me”Igbo · /moo-nah-cheem-SOH/Munachisoboy or girl“God walks with me”Igbo · /moo-nah-CHEE-soh/Munasheboy or girl“With the Lord; living under God’s care”Shona · /moo-NAH-sheh/Muneebboy“Devoted and faithful, always turning toward God”Hausa · /mu-NEEB/Muneebagirl“A woman who turns or returns to God, especially repentantly.”Hausa · /moo-NEE-bah/Munesuboy or girl“God is with us, or a child held within the family”Shona · /moo-NEH-soo/Mungaiboy“Belonging to God or blessed by God”Kikuyu · /moo-NGAI/Murtalaboy“A West African form of Arabic Murtaḍā: approved, pleasing, or chosen—often understood as approved by God.”Fulani · /moor-TAH-lah/Nakaishegirl“God is good”Shona · /nah-kai-SHEH/Nasrullahboy“Help and victory granted by God”Hausa · /nas-rool-LAH/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/Neemagirl“A blessing and gift from God”Swahili · /NAY-mah/Nehemiaboy“God comforts”Amharic · /neh-HEH-mee-ah/Nehemiaboy““Yahweh comforts” or “the LORD has comforted.””Lingala · /neh-heh-MEE-ah/Nehemiahboy“Comforted and strengthened by God”Shona · /nee-huh-MY-uh/Ngozichukwugirl“God's blessing”Igbo · /n-goh-zee-choo-koo/Nifemioluwaboy or girl“The Lord loves me”Yoruba · /nee-FEH-mee-oh-LOO-wah/Nimatullahboy or girl“A blessing from God”Hausa · /nee-mah-too-LAH/Nkechigirl“What belongs to God”Igbo · /n-keh-chee/Nkechinyeregirl“What God has given”Igbo · /n-keh-chee-nyeh-reh/Nkemboboy or girl“Glory and honor to God”Lingala · /n- KEM-boh/Nkoloboy“Lord, master, owner, or chief.”Lingala · /n-KOH-loh/Nkosanaboy“Prince, young chief, or little lord”Zulu · /n-koh-SAH-nah/Nkosiboy“Chief, lord, or honored leader”Zulu · /n-KOH-see/Nkosikhonaboy“The Lord is present”Xhosa · /nko-see-KHOH-nah/Nkosikhonaboy“The Lord is here; the Lord is present”Zulu · /nko-see-KHOH-nah/Nkosinathiboy“The Lord is with us”Xhosa · /nko-see-NAH-tee/Nkosinathiboy“The Lord is with us”Zulu · /nko-see-NAH-tee/Nkosingiphileboy““Lord, I am alive/well”; an expression of being kept alive or preserved by the Lord.”Zulu · /nko-see-gee-PEE-leh/Nkwaboy or girl“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”Akan · /n-KWAH/Nokhulekogirl“A prayerful one; prayer”Zulu · /noh-khoo-LEH-koh/Nomthandazogirl“Mother of prayer”Xhosa · /noh-mtahn-DAH-zoh/Nomthandazogirl“A child welcomed with prayer and spiritual hope”Zulu · /nom-tahn-DAH-zoh/Nonsoboy or girl“Close to God and holiness”Igbo · /non-soh/Nouragirl“Light, suggesting divine guidance and hope”Fulani · /NOO-rah/Ntandoyenkosiboy or girl“The will or desire of the Lord/God.”Zulu · /n-tahn-doh-yen-KOH-see/Nwachukwuboy“Child of God”Igbo · /n-wah-choo-koo/Nyame Nhyiraboy or girl“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”Akan · /nyah-meh n-JEE-rah/Nyamebaboy or girl“Child of God—held in God’s care and love”Akan · /nyah-meh-BAH/Nyamekyeboy or girl“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”Akan · /nyah-meh-CHEH/Nyamekyereboy““God has shown/revealed” (from Nyame, “God,” and kyere, “show/reveal”).”Akan · /nyah-meh-CHEH-reh/Nyamewaagirl“God’s child; a warm expression of faith and divine care”Akan · /nyah-meh-WAH/Nyameyeboy or girl“God has done it; a name celebrating a wonderful answer to prayer”Akan · /NYAH-meh-yeh/Nzambeboy or girl“God”Lingala · /nzam-BEH/Obadiaboy“Servant or worshipper of Yahweh (God).”Luganda · /oh-bah-DEE-ah/Obadiaboy“servant of Yahweh (God)”Lingala · /oh-bah-DEE-ah/Obadiahboy“One devoted to serving God”Amharic · /oh-bah-DYAH/Obasiboy“God/deity.”Igbo · /oh-BAH-see/Ogechigirl“God’s time”Igbo · /oh-geh-CHEE/Ogechukwuboy or girl“God’s appointed time”Igbo · /oh-geh-CHOO-koo/Ogochukwuboy or girl“God’s glory”Igbo · /oh-goh-CHOO-koo/Okechukwuboy“God’s portion”Igbo · /oh-keh-CHOO-koo/Okezieboy or girl“What God has apportioned”Igbo · /oh-KEH-zee-eh/Okwuchigirl“God’s word”Igbo · /oh-KWOO-chee/Okwuchukwuboy or girl“God’s word”Igbo · /oh-koo-CHOO-koo/Okwudiliboy“God’s word stands firm”Igbo · /oh-koo-DEE-lee/Okwuosaboy“The word of Osa/God.”Igbo · /oh-kwoo-OH-sah/Olubunmiboy or girl“The Lord/God has given to me.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-BOON-mee/Oluchigirl“God’s work”Igbo · /oh-LOO-chee/Oludayoboy“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-DAH-yaw/Oluebubeboy or girl“God’s wondrous work”Igbo · /oh-loo-eh-BOO-beh/Olufemiboy“The Lord loves me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-FEH-mee/Olufunkegirl“God has given me someone to cherish”Yoruba · /oh-loo-FOON-keh/Olugbengaboy“God has raised me up”Yoruba · /oh-loog-ben-gah/Olukemigirl“The Lord/God cares for or pampers me.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-KEH-mee/Olumideboy or girl“My Lord has arrived”Yoruba · /oh-loo-MEE-deh/Olumilayogirl“The Lord/God gives me joy; my God is joy.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-mee-LAH-yaw/Olusakinboy“God is valiant/the hero.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-sah-keen/Olusegunboy“God is victorious”Yoruba · /oh-loo-sheh-goon/Oluseyiboy or girl“God has done this”Yoruba · /oh-loo-sheh-yee/Olusolaboy or girl“God is my wealth”Yoruba · /oh-loo-SHOH-lah/Oluwabunmiboy or girl“God has given me this gift”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-BOON-mee/Oluwabusayoboy or girl“God has added to my joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-boo-sah-yaw/Oluwadamilareboy or girl“God has vindicated me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-dah-mee-LAH-reh/Oluwadamilolaboy or girl“God has blessed me with prosperity”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-dah-mee-LOH-lah/Oluwadaragirl“God is good and beautiful”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-DAH-rah/Oluwadarasimiboy or girl“God is good to me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-dah-rah-SEE-mee/Oluwadareboy“God has vindicated or justified me.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-dah-reh/Oluwadayoboy“God has brought joy through this child.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-DAH-yaw/Oluwademiladeboy or girl“God has crowned me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-deh-mee-LAH-deh/Oluwadunsinboy or girl“God is delightful to praise”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-DOON-seen/Oluwafemiboy or girl“God loves me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-FEH-mee/Oluwafisayoboy or girl“The Lord has added joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-fee-SAH-yaw/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/Oluwajomilojugirl“God has brought joy to my face”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-jaw-mee-loh-joo/Oluwakayodeboy or girl“God has brought joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-kah-yaw-deh/Oluwakemiboy or girl“God cares for me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee/Oluwamayowaboy or girl“God has brought joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-mah-YAW-wah/Oluwamodupeboy or girl“God, I give thanks”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-moh-doo-peh/Oluwapelumiboy or girl“A child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presence”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-peh-LOO-mee/Oluwasegunboy or girl“God has given victory”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-SHAY-goon/Oluwaseunboy or girl“God has done great things”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-SHAY-oon/Oluwaseyiboy or girl“God made this”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-SHAY-yee/Oluwasholaboy“God has added wealth and honor”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-SHOH-lah/Oluwatimilehinboy or girl“God is behind me and supports me”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-tee-mee-LEH-heen/Oluwatobilobaboy or girl“God is great and majestic”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-toh-bee-LOH-bah/Oluwatomisinboy or girl“God is worthy of my service”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-toh-mee-SEEN/Oluwatosinboy or girl“God is worthy of worship”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-TOH-seen/Oluwatoyinboy or girl“God is worthy of praise”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-TOY-een/Oluwoleboy“The Lord/God has entered the home.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-WOH-leh/Onyameboy“God.”Akan · /on-YAH-meh/Onyamebaboy or girl“A child belonging to God and held in divine care”Akan · /oh-NYAH-meh-bah/Onyebuchiboy“Who is like God?”Igbo · /ohn-yeh-BOO-chee/Onyedikachiboy or girl“Who is like God?”Igbo · /ohn-yeh-dee-KAH-chee/Onyekachiboy or girl“Who is greater than God?”Igbo · /ohn-yeh-KAH-chee/Onyinyechigirl“God’s gift”Igbo · /ohn-yin-YEH-chee/Onyinyechukwuboy or girl“God's gift”Igbo · /on-yee-NYEH-choo-koo/Opeoluwaboy or girl“Thanks be to God”Yoruba · /oh-peh-oh-LOO-wah/Oreoluwaboy or girl“God's gift; a precious blessing”Yoruba · /aw-reh-oh-LOO-wah/Oscarboy“Divine spear”Lingala · /OS-kar/Osinachiboy or girl“One who comes from God”Igbo · /oh-see-NAH-chee/Osmanboy“Arabic-derived: a servant of God; a prophet's companion's name”Somali · /OZ-man/Otnielboy“God is my strength”Amharic · /OHT-nee-el/Oyinloluwagirl“Sweetness belongs to the Lord”Yoruba · /oh-yeen-loh-LOO-wah/Ozichukwuboy or girl“God’s message; message of God.”Igbo · /oh-zee-CHOO-koo/Panasheboy or girl“There is God; God is present”Shona · /pah-nah-SHEH/Pelumiboy or girl“God is with me; I am never alone”Yoruba · /peh-LOO-mee/Plamediboy“God's wonderful plan; from the Congolese Christian expression/acronym “Plan merveilleux de Dieu.””Lingala · /plah-MEH-dee/Praiseboy or girl“A joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God”Luganda · /PRAYZ/Praiseboy or girl“English Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christians”Hausa · /PRAYZ/Prayerboy or girl“Prayer”Shona · /PRAIR/Providencegirl“Divine providence; God's protective guidance or care.”Lingala · /proh-vee-DAHNSS/Qayyumboy“Ever-living, self-subsisting, or sustaining; an epithet of God in Arabic.”Hausa · /KAI-yoom/Quadriboy“Connected with divine power and destiny”Yoruba · /KWAH-dree/Qudusboy“Holy, sacred, or most holy; it is often associated with the Arabic divine epithet al-Quddus.”Fulani · /KOO-doos/Raguelboy“A friend of God”Amharic · /rah-goo-EL/Rahimboy“Merciful and compassionate, reflecting one of God’s gracious qualities”Wolof · /ra-HEEM/Rahmagirl“Mercy and compassion from God”Wolof · /RAH-mah/Ramatoulayegirl“The mercy of God”Fulani · /rah-mah-too-LIE/Ramatoulayegirl“Mercy, compassion, and divine kindness”Wolof · /rah-mah-too-LIE/Raphaelboy“God has healed”Luganda · /RAF-ee-el/Raphaelboy“God has healed”Igbo · /RAF-ee-el/Raphaelboy“God heals and brings restoration”Lingala · /rah-fah-EL/Rasoulboy“Messenger, especially a messenger of God.”Fulani · /rah-SOOL/Raxmagirl“Arabic-derived: mercy, compassion, and God’s tender grace”Somali · /RAKH-ma/Ridhwanboy“A child associated with God’s pleasure and loving acceptance”Swahili · /RITH-wahn/Ridwaanboy“Arabic-derived: God’s pleasure and the contentment of a faithful heart”Somali · /rid-WAAN/Ridwanboy“Contentment, pleasure, or divine approval.”Fulani · /rid-WAHN/Ridwanboy“Contentment, acceptance, and God's favor”Hausa · /rid-WAHN/Ridwanboy“Arabic Riḍwān, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “pleasure”; in Islam it is associated with God’s favor.”Wolof · /rid-WAHN/Rilwanboy“Arabic form of Riḍwān: satisfaction or approval; in religious use, God's good pleasure.”Fulani · /ril-WAHN/Rilwanuboy“West African form of Arabic Riḍwān: satisfaction, approval, especially God's good pleasure.”Fulani · /ril-WAH-noo/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/Ruelboy“A friend of God”Amharic · /roo-EL/Rufaelboy“God has healed”Amharic · /roo-fah-EL/Rumbidzaiboy or girl“Praise; celebrate God’s goodness”Shona · /room-bee-DZAI/Saabirboy“Arabic-derived: patient, steadfast, and trusting in God’s timing”Somali · /SAA-bir/Saifullahiboy“[Arabic-derived] Sword of God; traditionally associated with courage and steadfastness”Hausa · /say-foo-LAH-hee/Sajidboy“Arabic-derived: devoted in prayer and humble before God”Somali · /SAA-jid/Sajjadboy“One who frequently prostrates in prayer; a devoted worshipper.”Fulani · /saj-JAD/Salaadboy“Somali Salaad, from Arabic ṣalāh, means prayer or ritual prayer.”Somali · /sah-LAAD/Samailaboy“Arabic-derived; a well-established Muslim name traditionally associated with devotion and obedience to God”Hausa · /sah-MAI-lah/Samueriboy“God has heard”Shona · /sah-moo-EH-ree/Samuweliboy“God has heard.”Xhosa · /sah-moo-WEH-lee/Samweleboy“God has heard”Lingala · /sam-WEH-leh/Samwiriboy“Heard by God”Luganda · /sahm-WEE-ree/Sebhatboy“Praise or praise to God”Amharic · /SEB-hat/Seunboy or girl“A grateful acknowledgment of goodness; commonly associated with Oluwaseun, “God has done well””Yoruba · /SHAY-oon/Seyioluwaboy or girl“This is God's doing; a name celebrating a child as a gift from God”Yoruba · /SHAY-yee-oh-LOO-wah/Shinaboy“God has opened the way; also used as a familiar short form of longer Yoruba names”Yoruba · /SHEE-nah/Shukriboy or girl“Arabic-derived: gratitude and heartfelt thanks to God”Somali · /SHOOK-ree/Shukriyagirl“Thankfulness for God’s blessings”Hausa · /shook-REE-yah/Sibusisoboy“God’s blessing; a blessing”Zulu · /see-boo-SEE-soh/Sidiboy“My master; lord; a respectful form of address.”Fulani · /SEE-dee/Sidyboy“A West African form of Arabic Sidi, an honorific meaning “my lord” or “master.””Wolof · /SIH-dee/Simbarasheboy“The power of the Lord”Shona · /seem-bah-rah-SHEH/Simeoniboy“A Luganda/Ugandan form of Simeon, from Hebrew: “he has heard,” traditionally understood as “God has heard.””Luganda · /see-meh-OH-nee/Sinmiloluwagirl“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”Yoruba · /SHEEN-mee-loh-LOO-wah/Siphoboy“A gift from God”Xhosa · /SEE-poh/Sisiphoboy or girl“Our gift from God”Xhosa · /see-SEE-poh/Sochimaboy or girl“Only God knows.”Igbo · /soh-chee-mah/Sochinyereboy or girl“Only God gives.”Igbo · /soh-chee-nyeh-reh/Sochukwuboy or girl“Only God.”Igbo · /soh-CHOO-koo/Somachiboy or girl“Join me in praising God.”Igbo · /soh-mah-chee/Somadinachukwuboy or girl“May I never be alone with God.”Igbo · /soh-mah-dee-nah-CHOO-koo/Somkeneboy or girl“Join me in thanking God.”Igbo · /soh-mkeh-neh/Somkenechukwuboy or girl“Join me in thanking God.”Igbo · /soh-mkeh-neh-CHOO-koo/Somtoboy or girl“Join me in praising God.”Igbo · /soh-mtoh/Somtochukwuboy or girl“Join me in praising God.”Igbo · /soh-mtoh-CHOO-koo/Sopuluchukwuboy or girl“Worship God.”Igbo · /soh-poo-loo-CHOO-koo/Sosochukwuboy or girl“God alone.”Igbo · /soh-soh-CHOO-koo/Tadiwanasheboy or girl“Loved by the Lord”Shona · /tah-dee-wah-nah-SHEH/Tafadzwanasheboy or girl““God has made us happy” or “we have been made happy by God.””Shona · /tah-FADZ-wah-nah-SHEH/Talhaboy“Arabic Talha/Talhah, the name of a kind of tree; it is also borne by the early Muslim companion Talha ibn Ubayd Allah.”Wolof · /TAHL-ha/Tapiwanasheboy or girl“Given by God”Shona · /tah-pee-wah-nah-SHEH/Taqiboy“Arabic-derived: devout, God-conscious, and virtuous”Somali · /TAH-kee/Taqwagirl“God-consciousness; piety”Fulani · /TAK-wah/Taqwagirl“A deeply faithful and God-conscious heart (Arabic-derived)”Somali · /TAK-wa/Tasmiagirl“Arabic-derived: naming, designation, or the act of giving a name; it can also refer to invoking God's name.”Hausa · /tas-MEE-ah/Taufidagirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a girl success and God’s guidance.”Hausa · /tow-FEE-dah/Taufiqboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a child success and God’s guidance.”Hausa · /tow-FEEK/Taufiqboy“Blessed success and divine guidance”Swahili · /tow-FEEK/Tawakalgirl“Arabic-derived: trust and reliance on God”Somali · /tah-wah-KAL/Tawakalboy or girl“A life grounded in trust in God”Swahili · /tah-wah-KAHL/Tawfiqboy“Success granted through God’s help”Hausa · /taw-FEEK/Tawfiqboy“Arabic-derived: divine favor, success, and good fortune”Somali · /taw-FEEQ/Tawhidagirl“An Arabic-derived Muslim name expressing devotion to the oneness of God.”Hausa · /tow-HEE-dah/Tawhidagirl“Oneness or unity, especially the oneness of God; monotheism.”Somali · /taw-HEE-da/Tedrosboy“A gift from God.”Amharic · /TED-ross/Temiloluwaboy or girl“I belong to God”Yoruba · /teh-mee-loh-LOO-wah/Tendaiboy or girl“Be thankful; give thanks to God”Shona · /ten-DAI/Tendaisheboy or girl““Thank God.””Shona · /ten-dah-EE-sheh/Tesemaboy“A child whose arrival feels like an answered prayer.”Amharic · /teh-SEH-mah/Tesfaboy or girl“Hope, optimism, and trust in God”Amharic · /TES-fah/Tewodrosboy“A gift from God”Amharic · /teh-woh-DROS/Thandolwenkosiboy“The love of the Lord.”Zulu · /than-doh-lwen-KOH-see/Thembaboy“Hope and trust in God”Xhosa · /TEM-bah/Thembinkosiboy“Hope in the Lord”Xhosa · /tehm-been-KOH-see/Thembinkosiboy“Trust in the Lord; one who places faith in God”Zulu · /tem-bin-KOH-see/Theodoragirl“A gift from God”Lingala · /thee-oh-DOR-ah/Theodoreboy“Gift of God, a cherished blessing welcomed with gratitude”Luganda · /THEE-uh-dor/Theogeneboy“Born of God; God-born.”Lingala · /teh-oh-ZHEN/Theophaneboy“Manifestation or appearance of God.”Lingala · /teh-oh-FAN/Theophileboy“Lover or friend of God.”Lingala · /tay-oh-FEEL/Timosewoboy“Honouring God”Luganda · /tee-moh-SEH-woh/Timoteboy“Honoring God; one who honors God.”Lingala · /tee-moh-TEH/Timotheoboy“One who honors God”Swahili · /tee-moh-THEH-oh/Timotiboy“Honouring God; God-honoured.”Xhosa · /tee-MOH-tee/Tinasheboy or girl“God is with us”Shona · /tee-NAH-sheh/Tinayeboy or girl“We have God”Shona · /tee-NAH-yeh/Tinotendaboy or girl“We give thanks to God”Shona · /tee-noh-TEN-dah/Tinuoluwaboy or girl“One held in God's care”Yoruba · /tee-noo-oh-LOO-wah/Tobechiboy or girl“Praise God”Igbo · /toh-beh-CHEE/Tobechukwuboy“God is worthy of praise”Igbo · /toh-beh-CHOO-kwoo/Tobiasiboy“God is good”Luganda · /toh-bah-SEE-ah-see/Tochiboy or girl“Praise God”Igbo · /TOH-chee/Tochinyeregirl“Praise God, who has given this blessing”Igbo · /toh-chee-NYEH-reh/Tochukwuboy“Praise God”Igbo · /toh-CHOO-kwoo/Tolulopeboy or girl“God is worthy of thanks”Yoruba · /toh-loo-LOH-peh/Toluwalaseboy or girl“God has authority and power”Yoruba · /toh-loo-wah-LAH-sheh/Toluwanimiboy or girl“I belong to God”Yoruba · /toh-loo-wah-NEE-mee/Tunbosunboy“A prayer for renewed worship and devotion”Yoruba · /toon-boh-SOON/Ubaidboy“A humble servant of God”Swahili · /oo-BAYD/Ubaidullahboy“A devoted servant of God”Swahili · /oo-BAYD-oo-lah/Ubaidullahiboy“Arabic-derived; servant of Allah, expressing humility and devotion”Hausa · /oo-bai-doo-LAH-hee/Uchechigirl“A warm reminder that a child is part of God's loving will.”Igbo · /oo-CHEH-chee/Uchechinyereboy or girl“A thankful name for a child received as part of God's purpose.”Igbo · /oo-cheh-chee-NYEH-reh/Uchechukwuboy or girl“A joyful name expressing trust in God's will.”Igbo · /oo-cheh-CHOO-koo/Udechukwuboy or girl“A dignified name celebrating honor and a good reputation blessed by God.”Igbo · /oo-deh-CHOO-koo/Udochiboy or girl“A peaceful blessing placed under God's care.”Igbo · /oo-DOH-chee/Udochukwuboy or girl“A reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.”Igbo · /oo-doh-CHOO-koo/Ugochigirl“A radiant name celebrating God's glory in a daughter.”Igbo · /oo-GOH-chee/Ugochinyeregirl“A thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.”Igbo · /oo-goh-chee-NYEH-reh/Ugochukwuboy or girl“A joyful name celebrating the glory and greatness of God.”Igbo · /oo-goh-CHOO-koo/Uraelboy“God is my light”Amharic · /oo-rah-EL/Uzielboy“God is my strength”Amharic · /oo-zee-EL/Uziyasboy“The Lord is my strength”Amharic · /oo-zee-YAS/Uzochiboy or girl“A reassuring name for someone guided along a God-centered path.”Igbo · /oo-ZOH-chee/Uzochukwuboy or girl“A faith-filled name asking that a child walk safely in God's way.”Igbo · /oo-zoh-CHOO-koo/Uzoigweboy“The way/path of heaven or the sky.”Igbo · /oo-zoh-EE-gweh/Waleoluwaboy“The Lord has brought this child home to us”Yoruba · /wah-leh-oh-LOO-wah/Waliboy“A protector, guardian, or friend of God”Fulani · /WAH-lee/Waliboy“A loyal friend, protector, and person close to God; Arabic-derived.”Hausa · /WAH-lee/Waliyyagirl“A cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived.”Hausa · /wah-LEE-yah/Walyboy“A regional spelling of Wali: guardian, protector, patron, or friend of God”Fulani · /WAH-lee/Wemimoboy or girl“A prayer for cleansing, renewal and a pure-hearted life”Yoruba · /weh-MEE-moh/Woleoluwaboy“A child welcomed into the home under the Lord’s care”Yoruba · /woh-leh-oh-LOO-wah/Xamdigirl“Arabic-derived: praise and thankful acknowledgment of God”Somali · /HAM-dee/Xamdiyagirl“Arabic-derived: one who praises God with gratitude”Somali · /ham-DEE-ya/Yacobboy“May God protect and strengthen him, the Ethiopian form of Jacob”Amharic · /YAH-kob/Yahayaboy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Yahya, meaning “God gives life”; a cherished prophetic name”Hausa · /yah-HAH-yah/Yahyaboy“Arabic-derived: God is gracious; a prophet's name”Somali · /YAH-ya/Yannickboy“God is gracious”Lingala · /yah-NEEK/Yayaboy“A familiar Hausa Muslim form related to Yahya, meaning “God gives life””Hausa · /YAH-yah/Yekoniaboy“God establishes and makes firm”Swahili · /yeh-koh-NEE-ah/Yekunoamlakboy“May God establish him; also remembered as the name of an Ethiopian emperor”Amharic · /yeh-koo-noh AM-lak/Yemiboy or girl“God is good to me; this is fitting for me”Yoruba · /YEH-mee/Yeremiaboy“Jeremiah; the Lord exalts”Lingala · /yeh-reh-MEE-ah/Yeremiaboy“God uplifts and appoints”Swahili · /yeh-reh-MEE-ah/Yibanathiboy or girl“Be with us, as in a prayer of faith”Xhosa · /yee-bah-NAH-tee/Yinkaboy or girl“God surrounds me and keeps me safe”Yoruba · /YIN-kah/Yisayaboy“God is salvation”Lingala · /yee-SAH-yah/Yitbarekboy“May he be blessed by God”Amharic · /yit-bah-REK/Yoaneboy“The Lord is gracious”Lingala · /yoh-AH-neh/Yoeleboy“Joel; “YHWH is God””Lingala · /yoh-EH-leh/Yohanaboy“God is gracious”Luganda · /yo-HAH-nah/Yohanaboy“God is gracious”Swahili · /yoh-HAH-na/Yohaneboy“John; from Hebrew, “God is gracious.””Xhosa · /yoh-HAH-neh/Yohannesboy“God is gracious”Amharic · /yo-HAH-nes/Yomiboy or girl“God is fitting for me; I am blessed by God”Yoruba · /YAW-mee/Yosefboy“God will add or increase blessings”Amharic · /yo-SEF/Yosefuboy“God will add; a hopeful name for abundance”Swahili · /yoh-SEH-foo/Yosefuboy“Joseph; from Hebrew, “May God add” or “God will increase.””Xhosa · /yoh-SEH-foo/Yoshuaboy“God is salvation”Swahili · /yoh-SHOO-ah/Yosuaboy“God will save”Lingala · /yoh-SOO-ah/Youssoufboy“Arabic form of Joseph, the prophet Yusuf; ultimately from Hebrew, commonly understood as “God adds/increases.””Wolof · /yoo-SOOF/Youssouphaboy“Joseph, a prophet remembered for patience, integrity, and trust in God”Wolof · /yoo-SOO-fah/Yozefeboy“God will add or increase”Lingala · /yoh-ZEH-feh/Yushaboy“God is salvation”Swahili · /YOO-sha/Yusufboy“God increases or gives abundantly”Amharic · /YOO-soof/Yusufboy“Arabic-derived: one who returns to God; a prophet's name”Somali · /YOO-soof/Yusufboy“Arabic form of Joseph; ultimately “God adds/increases.””Wolof · /YOO-soof/Yusufuboy“Luganda/Arabic form of Joseph; “God will add” or “God increases.””Luganda · /yoo-SOO-foo/Yusufuboy“God will add; a hopeful name for increase and blessing”Swahili · /yoo-SOO-foo/Yuusufboy“Arabic-derived: God will add and increase”Somali · /yoo-soof/Zacharieboy“Yahweh/God remembers.”Lingala · /za-ka-REE/Zakariboy“God remembers”Fulani · /zah-KAH-ree/Zakariaboy“Arabic form of Zachariah/Zakariya, meaning “God remembers.””Fulani · /za-ka-REE-ya/Zakariaboy“God has remembered and lovingly answered”Swahili · /za-ka-REE-ah/Zakariaboy“Zechariah, a prophet whose name celebrates God’s remembrance and care”Wolof · /zah-kah-REE-yah/Zakariyaboy“Arabic form of Zachariah, meaning “God remembers.””Fulani · /za-ka-REE-ya/Zakariyaboy“God has remembered; a child held in God’s gracious care”Yoruba · /zah-kah-REE-yah/Zakariyeboy“Somali form of Arabic Zakariyyāʾ/Zachariah, the name of a prophet; traditionally interpreted as “God remembers.””Somali · /zah-kah-REE-yeh/Zakariyyaboy“Yahweh/God remembers.”Fulani · /zah-kah-REE-yah/Zakariyyaboy“Arabic-derived: God remembers”Hausa · /zah-kah-REE-yah/Zakirboy“[Arabic-derived] One who remembers God; a name expressing devotion and a thoughtful spirit”Hausa · /ZA-keer/Zamzamgirl“A blessed child, associated with sacred water and divine provision”Swahili · /ZAM-zam/Zefaniaboy“Yahweh/God has hidden, or Yahweh has protected.”Lingala · /zeh-fah-NEE-ah/Zekariasboy“Remembered by God”Amharic · /zeh-kah-ree-YAS/Zikragirl“A treasured remembrance and reminder of God”Swahili · /ZIK-rah/Zikrullahiboy“Arabic-derived: remembrance of God”Hausa · /zik-roo-LAH-hee/Zivaisheboy or girl“Know the Lord/God.”Shona · /zee-vah-EE-sheh/Zvinavasheboy“Those/things with the Lord; belonging to or associated with the Lord.”Shona · /zvih-nah-VAH-sheh/