African-Origin Gender-Neutral Names

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Published: February 16th, 2024

Africa is full of different people and languages. They have many unisex baby names that have great meaning. Parents in Africa often pick names that mean something good or strong for their kids.

Names like Amari and Zuri show this well. Amari means "Forever" and "Power". Zuri stands for "Pretty" and "Nice". Parents choose these names because they want their kids to have these good things.

There are also names like Omari and Khari. Omari means "The Best Follower of Muhammad" and "Wealth". Khari means "Like a King". These names show the important parts of African history and values, like religion and power.

Some names even come from nature or places. For example, Nairobi is the same as Kenya's capital city. And Zola means "Piece of Earth". These show how much Africans love nature.

Lastly, many African names are about deep thoughts or beliefs. Neo means "The New One". Ngozi means "Good Luck". These names are used to bring good things or safety to the person.

Check out these African unisex baby names:

Name
Meaning
Eternal, Strength, Power and Strenth Forever Immortal

Beautiful and Good

Powerfull and River

Powerful and River

The Highest of Muhammads Followers, Full of Life and Prosperity, Flourishing, Thriving, High Born and Long-Living

Movement of Sun when the Sun Rising, Something Knows, One who Witnesses, Appear, Bright, Bright, Beautiful and The Pathway to the Sun

Descendant of Ciardha and Kingly

Powerfull and River

The New

Lump of Earth, Working Seed and Silence

From the Capital of Kenya

Laughing and Merry Making

Flower, Beauty and Star

Mighty and Full of Strength

Sir

Place Name Used as First Name, Animal Horn and Kenya

Son of Cionaodh, Happy and Happiness

My Joy has Come

Beautiful Face, Fair Complexion and Like the Moon

Boy Born on Friday

Second-Born Twins and Drumstick

God

Gift of gab, Once God has written and persuasive

Spiritual leader

One who Brings Laughter and Great Joy

Loved by God, Rejoicing and Seemed Destined to Die at Birth

Spirit Guide and Protector

Pure and Faithful

Long-Awaited Child and Celebrated

He has Seen

Branch, Name of a Month in Hindu Calander and First Founder

Place Name, Animal Horn and Kenya

Blessing

Equal, Just, Upright, Fair, Equitable and Honest

Happiness, Joy and Wonderful

Bright Color and Light

The person who falls behind

Joy Comes Into the House and Joy has Come Home

Great, Cute, Clever and Attractive

God Exists

Cassia, Cinnamon, Zimtblute and A Plant Name

Boy Born on Thursday

Peaceful

Beloved

Pretty and Beautiful

Happy

One who is Widely Loved

Beloved

God is strength

Here is my wealth

Award, One who is Awarded a Medal, Tongue, Language and Defender of Mankind

Born on Thursday

Precious One, Treasure, Valuable and Beloved

A Person with Dreadlocks

Praise God

Person of story

Fifth-Born Child

First child born after twins

Tears

Admired, Glorious, Excellent and Resembling a Mouse

Second-Born Son

Faith

Thank you

Lion

Will or desire

God is with Us

Beloved

Beloved

Simply put, African baby names that aren't specific to a gender let us peek into the colorful world of African traditions, past, and thought. These names hold more than just identification, acting as bridges linking back to Africa.

For parents who want a name packed with such richness, African names are filled with choices that are just as meaningful as they are captivating. Each name brings the African legacy, giving a feeling of belonging, heritage, and a special bond to one of the most varied and lively continents.