African Boy Names with Meanings and Heritage

African boy names draw from an extraordinarily rich set of traditions: Yoruba, Swahili, Zulu, Akan, Amharic, and many more. Each culture brings its own musicality and meaning. This guide collects the most loved African boy names across cultures.

African boys' names often carry day-of-the-week or virtue meanings. Kwame means 'born on Saturday' in Akan. Jabari means 'brave' in Swahili. Amari means 'strength' in Yoruba.