African Names

One born with a dark complexion

Child who is always with his mother

One born on Thursday

One born on Monday

One born on Tuesday

Selected, from Tata

God's mercy

The glory of God

Let them see me

One who is beautiful

He who says and does

Possibly related to 'Embe' (a type of tree) or a local tribal name.

All-encompassing, universal, or a variant of 'Imani' meaning 'faith'

God's gift

God's gift

human being, person

Gift of God

God's blessing/gift

God is salvation

Young woman, maiden

Beautiful, good, pleasant

Unknown, possibly related to 'Esu' (Yoruba deity)

God's eye

This is my desire

My life is worthy of joy/happiness

wealthy, rich, or noble

Good child

Kindness, favor, grace

Born into wealth or honor

God brings good things

resemblance, likeness, to resemble

Consolation, cure, remedy

Unique, precious, rare

lucky, fortunate, prosperous

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Lean on wealth/honor

Will, desire; often interpreted as 'God's will'

Love me

Complemented, fulfilled, complete

His will, his desire; often interpreted as God's will.

extraordinary, remarkable

God adds to my joy

Honor, wealth, or prosperity

To pamper with wealth

With wealth, I pamper/take care of her

Walks with honor/dignity

honor deserves me, or honor befits me

Under God's protection; God is watching over me