300 Prettiest Names for Black Girls

Names hold power, dreams, and untold stories. From the queens of ancient Africa to modern-day changemakers, the perfect name can light up your daughter’s path to greatness.

Picture your little one growing strong and proud, carrying a name that turns heads and opens doors.

Beyond each beautiful name, you’ll discover its hidden meaning, cultural roots, and the special energy it carries. Some names flow like music, while others pack the strength of thunder.

We’ve dug deep into history books, family traditions, and modern trends to bring you names that mean something real.

Ready to meet the name that makes your heart skip a beat? Let’s look Through these gems together, each waiting to become your daughter’s story.

Names Starting with A

1. Abena

Meaning: Born on Tuesday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈæbənə/

2. Abiola

Meaning: Born in wealth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌæbiˈoʊlə/

3. Adanna

Meaning: Father’s daughter
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /əˈdænə/

4. Adeola

Meaning: Crown of wealth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌædiˈoʊlə/

5. Adesina

Meaning: She opens the way
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌædəˈʃiːnə/

6. Adia

Meaning: Gift
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈædiə/

7. Adjoa

Meaning: Born on Monday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈædʒoʊə/

8. Afiya

Meaning: Health, wellness
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈæfiə/

9. Aisha

Meaning: Alive, prosperous
Origin: Arabic, Swahili
Pronunciation: /ɑːˈiːʃə/

10. Akilah

Meaning: Intelligent, wise
Origin: Arabic, Swahili
Pronunciation: /əˈkiːlə/

11. Akosua

Meaning: Born on Sunday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /əˈkoʊsuːə/

12. Alaba

Meaning: One who is born after loss
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /əˈlæbə/

13. Alika

Meaning: Most beautiful
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /əˈliːkə/

14. Amara

Meaning: Grace, eternal
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria), Swahili
Pronunciation: /əˈmɑːrə/

15. Anaya

Meaning: God answered
Origin: Hebrew, Swahili
Pronunciation: /əˈnaɪə/

16. Anuli

Meaning: Joy
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /əˈnuːli/

17. Apio

Meaning: First of twins
Origin: Luo (Kenya, Uganda)
Pronunciation: /ˈæpioʊ/

18. Arafa

Meaning: Knowledge, wisdom
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈærəfə/

19. Asantewa

Meaning: Warrior woman
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /əˈsænˌteɪwə/

20. Ashanti

Meaning: Derived from the Ashanti people
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /əˈʃɑːnti/

21. Asiyah

Meaning: One who heals, caring
Origin: Arabic, Swahili
Pronunciation: /əˈsiːjə/

22. Ayo

Meaning: Joy
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪoʊ/

23. Ayodele

Meaning: Joy has come home
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌaɪoʊˈdɛleɪ/

24. Ayoka

Meaning: One who brings joy
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /aɪˈoʊkə/

25. Ayomide

Meaning: My joy has arrived
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌaɪoʊˈmiːdeɪ/

26. Ayotunde

Meaning: Joy has returned
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌaɪoʊˈtʌndeɪ/

27. Azania

Meaning: The land that is free
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /əˈzæniə/

28. Aziza

Meaning: Precious, powerful
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /əˈziːzə/

29. Abiona

Meaning: Born during a journey
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /æˈbɪoʊnə/

30. Adeke

Meaning: Crown brings happiness
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌædɛˈkeɪ/

Names Starting with B

31. Bahati

Meaning: Fortune, luck
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /bɑːˈhɑːti/

32. Bala

Meaning: Strength, power
Origin: African (multiple regions)
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːlə/

33. Bandile

Meaning: They have multiplied
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /bʌnˈdiːleɪ/

34. Barika

Meaning: Success, prosperity
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /bɑːˈriːkə/

35. Basheera

Meaning: Bringer of good news
Origin: Arabic, Swahili
Pronunciation: /bəˈʃiːrə/

36. Bayo

Meaning: Joy has found us
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪoʊ/

37. Beletu

Meaning: She brings happiness
Origin: Amharic (Ethiopia)
Pronunciation: /bɛˈleɪtu/

38. Belinga

Meaning: One who is blessed
Origin: Fang (Gabon)
Pronunciation: /bəˈlɪŋɡə/

39. Binta

Meaning: With God
Origin: Fulani (West Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪntə/

40. Bisi

Meaning: Joyful birth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈbiːsi/

41. Boipelo

Meaning: Proud, self-respecting
Origin: Tswana (Botswana)
Pronunciation: /bɔɪˈpɛloʊ/

42. Bolanle

Meaning: Finds wealth at home
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /boʊˈlænleɪ/

43. Bongani

Meaning: Be thankful
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /bɒŋˈɡɑːni/

44. Bukola

Meaning: Added wealth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /buˈkoʊlə/

45. Bunga

Meaning: Flower
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈbuŋɡə/

46. Busara

Meaning: Wisdom, intelligence
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /buˈsɑːrə/

47. Butholezwe

Meaning: The future is bright
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /buˌθoʊˈlɛzweɪ/

48. Bukeka

Meaning: Beautiful one
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /buˈkɛkə/

49. Buhle

Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Xhosa, Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈbuːkleɪ/

50. Bontle

Meaning: Grace, beauty
Origin: Tswana (Botswana)
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒntleɪ/

Names Starting with C

51. Chiamaka

Meaning: God is beautiful
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːɑːˌmɑːkɑ/

52. Chibuzo

Meaning: God leads the way
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːbuːˌzoʊ/

53. Chidimma

Meaning: God is good
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːdiˌmɑː/

54. Chika

Meaning: God is the greatest
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːkɑ/

55. Chimara

Meaning: God knows
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːmɑːrə/

56. Chinara

Meaning: God receives
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːnɑːrə/

57. Chipo

Meaning: Gift
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːpoʊ/

58. Chisom

Meaning: God is with me
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːsɔm/

59. Chiwetel

Meaning: God brings
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪwɛtɛl/

60. Cikiah

Meaning: Full of life
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkiɑː/

61. Ciru

Meaning: Small one
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːruː/

62. Cleopatra

Meaning: Glory of the father
Origin: Greek (Used widely in Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˌkliːoʊˈpætrə/

63. Coco

Meaning: Helpful, exotic
Origin: African-American culture
Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊkoʊ/

64. Conje

Meaning: Purity
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːnjeɪ/

65. Cwele

Meaning: Good fortune
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛlɛ/

66. Cwezi

Meaning: Sun goddess
Origin: Bantu (Uganda)
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛzi/

67. Cyrah

Meaning: Throne, leader
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪrə/

68. Cyndia

Meaning: Goddess of the moon
Origin: African-American culture
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪndiə/

69. Citali

Meaning: Star
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːtɑːli/

70. Chiedza

Meaning: Light
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /tʃiːˈɛdzɑː/

Names Starting with D

71. Dalila

Meaning: Gentle, delicate
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /dəˈliːlə/

72. Dambisa

Meaning: Humble
Origin: Bemba (Zambia)
Pronunciation: /dæmˈbiːsə/

73. Djamila

Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Arabic, widely used in Africa
Pronunciation: /dʒəˈmiːlə/

74. Deka

Meaning: The pleasing one
Origin: Somali
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪkə/

75. Didina

Meaning: Strong-willed
Origin: Malagasy (Madagascar)
Pronunciation: /ˈdiːdiːnə/

76. Dimpho

Meaning: Gift
Origin: Tswana (Botswana, South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪmfoʊ/

77. Dineo

Meaning: Gifts
Origin: Sotho (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /dɪˈneɪoʊ/

78. Daliah

Meaning: Gentle, flower
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /ˈdæliə/

79. Delu

Meaning: The only daughter
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪluː/

80. Dunia

Meaning: The world, life
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈduːniə/

Names Starting with E

81. Ebele

Meaning: Mercy, kindness
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈɛbɛleɪ/

82. Efiya

Meaning: Born on Friday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈɛfiːjə/

83. Efua

Meaning: Born on Friday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈɛfwɑː/

84. Ekene

Meaning: Thanks, praise
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ɛˈkeɪneɪ/

85. Ekua

Meaning: Born on Wednesday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈɛkwaː/

86. Elikya

Meaning: Hope
Origin: Lingala (Congo)
Pronunciation: /ɛˈliːkjə/

87. Eshe

Meaning: Life, energy
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈɛʃeɪ/

88. Esosa

Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Edo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ɛˈsoʊsə/

89. Esi

Meaning: Born on Sunday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈɛsiː/

90. Eyitope

Meaning: Praise be to God
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ɛˈjiːtoʊpeɪ/

Names Starting with F

91. Fadumo

Meaning: One who abstains
Origin: Somali
Pronunciation: /ˈfæduːmoʊ/

92. Fahari

Meaning: Splendor, magnificence
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /fəˈhɑːri/

93. Faraja

Meaning: Comfort, consolation
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /fəˈrɑːdʒə/

94. Folake

Meaning: One who is pampered with wealth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /foʊˈlækeɪ/

95. Funanya

Meaning: Love
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /fuˈnænˌjɑː/

96. Fumnanya

Meaning: Love me as I am
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /fuˈmænˌjɑː/

97. Furaha

Meaning: Joy, happiness
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /fuˈrɑːhɑː/

98. Fikile

Meaning: Arrived, fulfilled
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪkɪleɪ/

Names Starting with G

99. Gadise

Meaning: She is eternal
Origin: Amharic (Ethiopia)
Pronunciation: /ɡɑːˈdiːseɪ/

100. Gathoni

Meaning: One who is sociable
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /ɡæˈθoʊni/

101. Gbemisola

Meaning: Carry me into wealth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌɡbɛmiˈsoʊlə/

102. Gcina

Meaning: To keep, to preserve
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈɡiːnə/

103. Gugu

Meaning: Treasure, precious
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈɡuːɡuː/

104. Gugulethu

Meaning: Our pride
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˌɡuːɡuˈlɛtu/

105. Gumede

Meaning: One who ends a conflict
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ɡuˈmɛdeɪ/

106. Gwandoya

Meaning: One who overcomes suffering
Origin: Luganda (Uganda)
Pronunciation: /ɡwænˈdoʊjə/

107. Gye Nyame

Meaning: Except for God
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /dʒeɪ ˈnjɑːmeɪ/

108. Gyasi

Meaning: Wonderful child
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑːsi/

Names Starting with H

109. Habiba

Meaning: Beloved, sweetheart
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /hɑːˈbiːbə/

110. Hadiza

Meaning: One who is pure
Origin: Hausa (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /hɑːˈdiːzə/

111. Halima

Meaning: Gentle, patient
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /hɑːˈliːmə/

112. Hawa

Meaning: Mother of all living (Eve)
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːwɑː/

113. Hawani

Meaning: Joy, happiness
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /hɑːˈwɑːni/

114. Hazina

Meaning: Treasure
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /hɑːˈziːnə/

115. Hidaya

Meaning: Guidance, gift
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /hɪˈdaɪə/

Names Starting with I

116. Ife

Meaning: Love
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈiːfeɪ/

117. Ifedayo

Meaning: Love has become joy
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌiːfɛˈdaɪoʊ/

118. Ifeoma

Meaning: Good things
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌiːfeɪˈoʊmə/

119. Ijeoma

Meaning: Safe journey
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌiːdʒeɪˈoʊmə/

120. Imani

Meaning: Faith
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɑːni/

121. Inaya

Meaning: Care, concern
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /ɪˈnaɪə/

122. Isoke

Meaning: A gift from God
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /iːˈsoʊkeɪ/

123. Itoro

Meaning: Praise
Origin: Ibibio (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌiːtoʊˈroʊ/

124. Iyana

Meaning: Always progressing
Origin: African-American
Pronunciation: /aɪˈjɑːnə/

125. Izara

Meaning: Section of a tree
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ɪˈzɑːrə/

Names Starting with J

126. Jahari

Meaning: Youthful, strong
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /dʒəˈhɑːri/

127. Jaha

Meaning: Dignity
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑːhɑː/

128. Jaliyah

Meaning: Lofty, great
Origin: African-American, Swahili influence
Pronunciation: /dʒəˈliːjə/

129. Jamala

Meaning: Beauty, grace
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /dʒəˈmɑːlə/

130. Jendayi

Meaning: Give thanks
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /dʒɛnˈdaɪi/

Names Starting with K

131. Kafilah

Meaning: Leader of a group
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /kəˈfiːlə/

132. Kahina

Meaning: Wise, prophetess
Origin: Berber (North Africa)
Pronunciation: /kəˈhiːnə/

133. Kainda

Meaning: Hunter’s daughter
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /kaɪnˈdɑː/

134. Kamaria

Meaning: Like the moon
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˌkæməˈriːə/

135. Kaniyah

Meaning: Dependable, faithful
Origin: African-American
Pronunciation: /kəˈnaɪjə/

136. Kanoni

Meaning: Little bird
Origin: Luganda (Uganda)
Pronunciation: /kæˈnoʊni/

137. Kato

Meaning: Second-born twin
Origin: Luganda (Uganda)
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːtoʊ/

138. Katlego

Meaning: Success
Origin: Tswana (Botswana)
Pronunciation: /kætˈleɪɡoʊ/

139. Kausar

Meaning: River in paradise
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊsɑːr/

140. Kazi

Meaning: Hardworking
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːzi/

141. Keisha

Meaning: Great joy
Origin: African-American
Pronunciation: /ˈkiːʃə/

142. Kendi

Meaning: Loved one
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛndi/

143. Kenyana

Meaning: From Kenya
Origin: African-American
Pronunciation: /kɛnˈjɑːnə/

144. Kesia

Meaning: Earthbound
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪʒə/

145. Khadija

Meaning: Trustworthy
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /kəˈdiːdʒə/

146. Kibibi

Meaning: Little lady
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /kɪˈbiːbi/

147. Kijana

Meaning: Youthful
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /kɪˈdʒɑːnə/

148. Kione

Meaning: Someone who sees the future
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /kiˈoʊneɪ/

149. Kirabo

Meaning: A gift from God
Origin: Luganda (Uganda)
Pronunciation: /kiˈrɑːboʊ/

150. Kisima

Meaning: Deep well
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /kiˈsiːmə/

Names Starting with L

141. Lailah

Meaning: Night, dark beauty
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪlə/

142. Latifah

Meaning: Gentle, kind
Origin: Arabic, widely used in Africa
Pronunciation: /ləˈtiːfə/

143. Lethabo

Meaning: Joy, happiness
Origin: Tswana (Botswana, South Africa)
Pronunciation: /lɛˈtɑːboʊ/

144. Lindiwe

Meaning: Waited for
Origin: Zulu, Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪndɪweɪ/

145. Lisimba

Meaning: Lion
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /lɪˈsɪmbə/

146. Litha

Meaning: Sunlight
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈliːθɑː/

147. Lubanza

Meaning: Everlasting
Origin: Bemba (Zambia)
Pronunciation: /luˈbænzə/

148. Lulu

Meaning: Precious, pearl
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈluːluː/

149. Lumka

Meaning: Be cautious, be wise
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ˈluːmkə/

150. Luwana

Meaning: Graceful warrior
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /luˈwɑːnə/

Names Starting with M

151. Makenna

Meaning: Happy one
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /məˈkɛnə/

152. Malaika

Meaning: Angel
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /mɑːˈlaɪkə/

153. Mandisa

Meaning: Sweetness
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /mænˈdiːsə/

154. Marjani

Meaning: Coral
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /mɑːrˈdʒɑːni/

155. Mashika

Meaning: Born during the rainy season
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /məˈʃiːkə/

156. Matlala

Meaning: One who brings joy
Origin: Tswana (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /mætˈlɑːlɑː/

157. Mbalenhle

Meaning: Beautiful flower
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /mˈbɑːlɛnkleɪ/

158. Mbali

Meaning: Flower
Origin: Zulu, Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /mˈbɑːli/

159. Mchumba

Meaning: Sweetheart, beloved
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /mʃʊmˈbɑː/

160. Mesi

Meaning: Water
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsi/

161. Mirembe

Meaning: Peace
Origin: Luganda (Uganda)
Pronunciation: /miˈrɛmbeɪ/

162. Monifa

Meaning: I am lucky
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /moʊˈniːfə/

163. Mosika

Meaning: Born during the rainy season
Origin: Lingala (Congo)
Pronunciation: /moʊˈsiːkə/

164. Mphatso

Meaning: Gift
Origin: Chewa (Malawi)
Pronunciation: /mˈpɑːtsoʊ/

165. Mwamba

Meaning: Strong like a rock
Origin: Bemba (Zambia)
Pronunciation: /mwæmˈbɑː/

Names Starting with N

166. Nabila

Meaning: Noble, intelligent
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /nəˈbiːlə/

167. Nia

Meaning: Purpose
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈniːə/

168. Nkem

Meaning: Mine, my own
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /nˈkɛm/

169. Nombulelo

Meaning: Thankfulness
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /nɒmˈbuːleɪloʊ/

170. Nuru

Meaning: Light
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈnuːru/

171. Nyah

Meaning: Purpose
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪə/

172. Nyasha

Meaning: Mercy, grace
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /ˈnjɑːʃə/

173. Nyeupe

Meaning: Pure, white
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /njˈɛʊpeɪ/

174. Nkosazana

Meaning: Princess
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /nkoʊsɑːˈzɑːnə/

175. Nwabisa

Meaning: Joy bringer
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /nˈwɑːbiːsə/

Names Starting with O

176. Oba

Meaning: King, ruler
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊbɑː/

177. Olabisi

Meaning: Joy multiplies
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /oʊˈlɑːbiːsi/

178. Oluchi

Meaning: God’s handiwork
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /oʊˈluːtʃi/

179. Omolara

Meaning: A child is family
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌoʊmoʊˈlɑːrə/

180. Omowumi

Meaning: A child is cherished
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ˌoʊmoʊˈwuːmi/

Names Starting with P

181. Palesa

Meaning: Flower
Origin: Sotho (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /pɑːˈleɪsə/

182. Penda

Meaning: Love
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛndə/

183. Puleng

Meaning: From the rain
Origin: Sotho (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /puˈlɛŋ/

184. Pumeza

Meaning: Be still
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /poo-meh-zah/

185. Philiswa

Meaning: To be healed
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /fee-lee-swah/

186. Palesho

Meaning: Blessed one
Origin: Tswana (Botswana)
Pronunciation: /pah-leh-shoh/

Names Starting with Q

187. Qinisile

Meaning: Confident, determined
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /kee-nee-see-leh/

188. Qhamani

Meaning: Shine brightly
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /qha-mah-nee/

189. Qondisa

Meaning: One who corrects or guides
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /qon-dee-sah/

190. Qinisani

Meaning: Strengthen, encourage
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /kee-nee-sah-nee/

191. Qhama

Meaning: To rise or shine
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /qha-mah/

192. Qedani

Meaning: One who is fulfilled
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /qeh-dah-nee/

193. Qaphela

Meaning: Be careful, be aware
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /qah-peh-lah/

194. Qondile

Meaning: The righteous one
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /qon-dee-leh/

Names Starting with R

195. Ramla

Meaning: Prophetess
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ˈræmlə/

196. Rehema

Meaning: Compassion
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /rɛˈheɪmə/

197. Rudo

Meaning: Love
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /roo-doh/

198. Rutendo

Meaning: Gratitude
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /roo-ten-doh/

199. Rukiya

Meaning: Rise, ascend
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /roo-kee-yah/

200. Rethabile

Meaning: We are happy
Origin: Sotho (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /reh-tha-bee-leh/

201. Rorisang

Meaning: Praise
Origin: Sotho, Tswana (South Africa, Botswana)
Pronunciation: /roh-ree-sahng/

202. Raliat

Meaning: Best companion
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /rah-lee-aht/

203. Raima

Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /ray-mah/

204. Riahela

Meaning: God’s gift
Origin: Malagasy (Madagascar)
Pronunciation: /ree-ah-hell-ah/

Names Starting with S

205. Sade

Meaning: Honor earns a crown
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /ʃɑːˈdeɪ/

206. Saida

Meaning: Happy, fortunate
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /saɪˈiːdə/

207. Sauda

Meaning: Dark beauty
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /sow-dah/

208. Sibusiso

Meaning: Blessing
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /siːbuˈsiːsoʊ/

209. Simisola

Meaning: Rest in wealth
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /see-mee-soh-lah/

210. Sithembiso

Meaning: Promise
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /see-tem-bee-soh/

211. Siphesihle

Meaning: Beautiful gift
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /see-peh-see-hleh/

212. Sindiswa

Meaning: Saved, redeemed
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /sin-dee-swah/

213. Sifiso

Meaning: Wish, desire
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /see-fee-soh/

214. Sanele

Meaning: We are enough
Origin: Zulu, Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /sah-neh-leh/

Names Starting with T

215. Tafara

Meaning: One who brings joy
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /tah-fah-rah/

216. Tatenda

Meaning: Thank you
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /tah-ten-dah/

217. Tinashe

Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /tee-nah-sheh/

218. Thabisa

Meaning: To bring joy
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /tah-bee-sah/

219. Thandiwe

Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Zulu, Ndebele (South Africa, Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /tahn-dee-weh/

220. Thulani

Meaning: Be still, be quiet
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /too-lah-nee/

221. Themba

Meaning: Hope, trust
Origin: Zulu, Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /tehm-bah/

222. Thabiso

Meaning: One who brings happiness
Origin: Sotho (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /tah-bee-soh/

223. Tumelo

Meaning: Faith
Origin: Sotho, Tswana (South Africa, Botswana)
Pronunciation: /too-meh-loh/

224. Tlaleng

Meaning: To be blessed
Origin: Sotho (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /tla-lehng/

Names Starting with U

225. Uchenna

Meaning: God’s will
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /uːˈtʃɛnə/

226. Udochi

Meaning: Peace of God
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /oo-doh-chee/

227. Ujana

Meaning: Youth
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /oo-jah-nah/

228. Ulan

Meaning: Firstborn twin
Origin: Luo (Kenya, Uganda)
Pronunciation: /oo-lahn/

229. Unathi

Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /oo-nah-tee/

230. Urenna

Meaning: Father’s pride
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /oo-ren-nah/

231. Uwimana

Meaning: God’s daughter
Origin: Kinyarwanda (Rwanda)
Pronunciation: /oo-wee-mah-nah/

232. Ufunuo

Meaning: Revelation
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /oo-foo-noo-oh/

233. Ulwazi

Meaning: Knowledge
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ool-wah-zee/

234. Umande

Meaning: Faithful
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /oo-man-deh/

235. Uzoma

Meaning: Good path
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /oo-zoh-mah/

236. Uvile

Meaning: She has arrived
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /oo-vee-leh/

237. Uthando

Meaning: Love
Origin: Zulu, Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /oo-thahn-doh/

238. Urembo

Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /oo-rem-boh/

239. Uzochi

Meaning: God’s way
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /oo-zoh-chee/

Names Starting with V

240. Vimbai

Meaning: To be strong
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /veem-bye/

241. Vusumuzi

Meaning: The one who rebuilds
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /voo-soo-moo-zee/

242. Vuyiswa

Meaning: Bringer of happiness
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /voo-yee-swah/

243. Vuyolwethu

Meaning: Our happiness
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /voo-yoh-lweh-too/

244. Vhuthu

Meaning: Kindness, humanity
Origin: Venda (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /vh-oo-too/

245. Vika

Meaning: To protect
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /vee-kah/

246. Velabahleke

Meaning: Come with a smile
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /veh-lah-bah-hleh-keh/

247. Vongai

Meaning: Be thankful
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /vohn-gai/

248. Vhaisa

Meaning: One who brings blessings
Origin: Venda (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /vh-eye-sah/

249. Vennesa

Meaning: Butterfly
Origin: African-American
Pronunciation: /veh-neh-sah/

Names Starting with W

250. Wanjiku

Meaning: Born of the Agikuyu people
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /wan-jee-koo/

251. Wamuyu

Meaning: Of the spirits
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /wah-moo-you/

252. Wekesa

Meaning: Born during harvest
Origin: Luhya (Kenya)
Pronunciation: /weh-keh-sah/

253. Winta

Meaning: Need, desire
Origin: Amharic (Ethiopia)
Pronunciation: /win-tah/

254. Wuyanda

Meaning: She is growing
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /woo-yahn-dah/

Names Starting with X

255. Xabiso

Meaning: Value, worth
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /kha-bee-soh/

256. Xolani

Meaning: Please forgive
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /kso-lah-nee/

257. Xolisa

Meaning: One who brings peace
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /kso-lee-sah/

258. Xitshembiso

Meaning: Promise
Origin: Tsonga (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /kseet-shem-bee-soh/

259. Xhanti

Meaning: Humble, modest
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /ksan-tee/

Names Starting with Y

260. Yaa

Meaning: Born on Thursday
Origin: Akan (Ghana)
Pronunciation: /jɑː/

261. Yamikani

Meaning: Praise God
Origin: Chewa (Malawi)
Pronunciation: /yah-mee-kah-nee/

262. Yanda

Meaning: Growth, prosperity
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /yan-dah/

263. Yara

Meaning: Butterfly
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /yah-rah/

264. Yejide

Meaning: Image of the mother
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /yeh-ji-deh/

265. Yolisa

Meaning: Rejoice
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /yo-lee-sah/

266. Yusra

Meaning: Prosperity, ease
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /ˈjuːsrə/

267. Yandisa

Meaning: Multiplier, increaser
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /yan-dee-sah/

268. Yewande

Meaning: Mother looked for me
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /yeh-wan-deh/

269. Yenge

Meaning: Light
Origin: Lingala (Congo)
Pronunciation: /yen-geh/

270. Yonela

Meaning: To endure, to have patience
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /yo-neh-lah/

271. Yandisa

Meaning: To extend, to grow
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /yan-dee-sah/

272. Yetunde

Meaning: Mother has returned
Origin: Yoruba (Nigeria)
Pronunciation: /yeh-toon-deh/

273. Yusufu

Meaning: God increases
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /yoo-soo-foo/

274. Yandisa

Meaning: To enlarge, to expand
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /yan-dee-sah/

275. Yusna

Meaning: Bright light
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /yoo-snah/

Names Starting with Z

276. Zalika

Meaning: Well-born, noble
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /zah-lee-kah/

277. Zamokuhle

Meaning: Effort of goodness
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zah-moh-koo-hleh/

278. Zanele

Meaning: They have enough
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zah-neh-leh/

279. Zawadi

Meaning: Gift
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /zah-wah-dee/

280. Zawena

Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /zah-weh-nah/

281. Zinhle

Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zin-hleh/

282. Zorina

Meaning: Golden dawn
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /zo-ree-nah/

283. Zubeda

Meaning: Best, elite
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /zoo-bay-dah/

284. Zulekha

Meaning: Intelligent, brilliant
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /zoo-lay-kah/

285. Zamazulu

Meaning: Coming from the heavens
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zah-mah-zoo-loo/

286. Zinhanga

Meaning: A powerful woman
Origin: Shona (Zimbabwe)
Pronunciation: /zin-han-gah/

287. Zimasa

Meaning: One who is blessed
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zee-mah-sah/

288. Zulema

Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /zoo-leh-mah/

289. Zikhona

Meaning: They are present
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zee-kho-nah/

290. Zozibini

Meaning: A crown of beauty
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zo-zee-bee-nee/

291. Zandile

Meaning: They have multiplied
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zan-dee-leh/

292. Zamile

Meaning: Someone who tries
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zah-mee-leh/

293. Zozuka

Meaning: Victory, success
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zo-zoo-kah/

294. Zibonakaliso

Meaning: A sign, revelation
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zee-boh-nah-kah-lee-soh/

295. Zithandile

Meaning: The one who is loved
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zee-than-dee-leh/

296. Zubeida

Meaning: The chosen one
Origin: Swahili, Arabic
Pronunciation: /zoo-bay-dah/

297. Zifikile

Meaning: They have arrived
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zee-fee-kee-leh/

298. Zethani

Meaning: Be patient
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zeh-thah-nee/

299. Zwelibanzi

Meaning: The land is vast
Origin: Xhosa (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zweh-lee-ban-zee/

300. Zandisile

Meaning: They have been extended
Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Pronunciation: /zan-dee-see-leh/

A Name for Her Story: The Final Note

Take a deep breath – you’ve scrolled, dreamed, and maybe even made a shortlist. Each name here sparkles with its own magic, ready to become your daughter’s first crown.

Some might already be singing in your heart, while others could be that hidden gem you’ve been searching for.

Picture her first steps, school awards, and graduation day – her name will echo through every milestone, carrying the power and grace you chose just for her.

The perfect name?

It’s like a first kiss or a sunset – when you find it, you’ll know. Trust those butterflies in your stomach and that warm feeling when you whisper it.

Your daughter’s story is waiting to begin, and it starts with the name that makes your soul smile.