African Names

gift of God

A precious metal ornament

Born on Tuesday

Curly-haired child; father; elder sister

After the plant Hiptis spicigera

The elder, the older one

capital city of Senegal

Rejoice, be happy, or be joyful

Delicate, weak; or guide, proof

Crowned with goodness/blessings

born on Sunday

Enduring, lasting, steadfast

Cute, sharp, or intelligent

Good to have children

Another name for Bak'o

Blessed with goodness, good gift

Mother of twins

One born to parents late in life

Gift of God

Old Hausa name

diminutive of Dattijo, meaning 'elder' or 'respected man'

Queen, or a shortened form of Daura

Another name for Dela

Crown, honor, or beauty

Crown me with wealth/victory

He reached, arrived; implies success or achievement.

Unknown, likely a surname or place name

unknown, possibly related to 'to hear' or 'to listen'

Tears

One with no home

One with no space, referring to someone who is always on the move or restless.

Rain, symbolizing blessing and prosperity

hairy woman

gift

Tall female

wealth has arrived

Old Hausa name

pick the child and raise him/her

Continue to live well

Praise

Last born child

One born on Saturday

Born during the month of Ramadan

Dark complexioned, dark-skinned

One born on Wednesday

Pleasant, agreeable, or one amenable to reason

Another form of D'andawaye

A child whose pregnancy prevents parents’ separation