Names that mean Beauty.
Said aloud, they sound like it too. — 478 names across 15 peoples.
Abdoul Latifboy“A beautiful expression of devoted service to God, understood as “servant of the Gentle One.””Fulani · /ab-DOOL la-TEEF/Abduljamilboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Beautiful God; a name celebrating beauty and grace”Hausa · /ab-dool-ja-MEEL/Abebagirl“Blossom—a cheerful name suggesting a child who brings beauty and new happiness into the family.”Amharic · /ah-BEH-bah/Adaegogirl“Daughter who is precious as wealth”Igbo · /ah-DAH-eh-goh/Adammagirl“Beautiful daughter”Igbo · /ah-DAHM-mah/Adanmagirl“Beautiful daughter”Igbo · /ah-DAHN-mah/Adaugochukwugirl“Daughter of God's glory; also understood as God's glorious/precious daughter.”Igbo · /ah-dah-oo-goh-CHOO-kwoo/Adesewagirl“The crown creates beauty”Yoruba · /ah-deh-SHEH-wah/Adimmagirl“A beautiful or good daughter”Igbo · /ah-DIM-mah/Admasuboy“Strong, precious, and resilient like a diamond”Amharic · /ad-MAH-soo/Adomboy or girl“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”Akan · /AH-dom/Afeworkboy“A golden voice or a person whose words are precious”Amharic · /ah-feh-WORK/Afeworkiboy“A person whose words are golden and precious”Amharic · /ah-feh-WOR-kee/Afragirl“Arabic-derived: white or fair; often also understood as radiant/beautiful.”Somali · /AF-rah/Ahosangirl“Beauty; a lovely and graceful child”Akan · /ah-hoh-SAHN/Ahsanboy“The best, finest, or most beautiful”Hausa · /AH-san/Ahyewagirl“A beautiful or precious girl”Akan · /ah-HYEH-wah/Akramboy“[Arabic-derived] Most generous and noble; a beautiful wish for a gracious character”Hausa · /AK-ram/Akuomaboy or girl“Good wealth; a precious blessing”Igbo · /ah-koo-OH-mah/Almasiboy or girl“A diamond—strong, brilliant, and precious”Swahili · /al-MAH-see/Almazgirl“A precious and wonderfully strong spirit”Amharic · /ahl-MAHZ/Amahleboy or girl“Beautiful things or beautiful people”Xhosa · /ah-MAH-hleh/Amahlegirl“Beautiful ones”Zulu · /ah-MAH-hleh/Amakagirl“Beautiful; one whose presence brings beauty”Igbo · /ah-MAH-kah/Amalgirl“Hope for a bright and beautiful future”Wolof · /ah-MAHL/Amanagirl“A child who is a precious trust”Hausa · /ah-MAH-na/Amareboy“He became beautiful”Amharic · /ah-MAH-reh/Amarechgirl“She is beautiful”Amharic · /ah-MAH-rech/Anathiboy or girl“They are with us—a beautiful celebration of family togetherness”Xhosa · /ah-NAH-tee/Anokoshagirl“Precious and deeply valued”Shona · /ah-noh-KOH-shah/Anwomaagirl“A Ghanaian/Akan female name associated with “bird” in Akan usage, rather than simply “a beautiful girl.””Akan · /an-WOH-mah/Aphiweboy or girl“A child received as a precious gift, especially after waiting, prayer or difficulty.”Xhosa · /ah-PEE-weh/Aragsangirl“Cushitic/Somali: beautiful and radiant”Somali · /ar-RAHG-san/Areejgirl“Arabic: fragrant scent or perfume; a name evoking sweetness and beauty”Somali · /a-REEJ/Areejgirl“A beautiful fragrance”Swahili · /ah-REEJ/Arijgirl“A girl whose presence is as sweet and memorable as a lovely fragrance”Swahili · /AH-rij/Arwagirl“A female mountain goat or ibex; by extension, freshness, beauty, or grace.”Hausa · /AR-wah/Asemahlegirl“They are beautiful; beauty has come”Xhosa · /ah-seh-MAH-hleh/Asnakeboy“A name associated with making beautiful or bringing beauty into the world”Amharic · /ahs-NAH-keh/Asnakechgirl“She made [it/someone] beautiful.”Amharic · /ah-snah-KECH/Ataboy or girl“A precious child who is one of twins”Akan · /AH-tah/Ataullahboy“A precious gift from God”Hausa · /ah-tah-ool-LAH/Atiyagirl“A precious gift and blessing”Hausa · /ah-TEE-yah/Atiyagirl“Arabic-derived — a precious gift to her family”Somali · /ah-TEE-yah/Ayneshgirl“You are my eye; a precious one to cherish”Amharic · /eye-NESH/Ayorindeboy“Joy has come home; a lovely name for a child who completes the family.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-RIN-deh/Azizboy“Arabic-derived name meaning precious, powerful, and greatly cherished.”Hausa · /ah-ZEEZ/Azizboy“Arabic-derived: precious, powerful, and dearly loved”Swahili · /ah-ZEEZ/Azizboy“Precious, honored, and beloved”Wolof · /ah-ZEEZ/Azizagirl“A dearly loved and precious daughter”Hausa · /ah-ZEE-za/Azizagirl“A strong and precious daughter, deeply valued by her family”Somali · /ah-ZEE-zah/Azizagirl“Arabic-derived: precious, powerful, and dearly loved”Swahili · /ah-ZEE-zah/Azizagirl“Precious, cherished, and beloved”Wolof · /ah-ZEE-zah/Badrboy“Full moon; a bright and beautiful presence”Fulani · /BAH-dr/Badrboy“A luminous name wishing a child the beauty and radiance of a full moon.”Wolof · /BADR/Badriyagirl“Radiant and beautiful like the full moon”Hausa · /bad-REE-yah/Badriyagirl“Arabic-derived; bright, beautiful, and full of joy”Swahili · /BAH-dree-yah/Badrudeenboy“[Arabic-derived] Full moon of the faith; a name suggesting radiance and spiritual beauty”Hausa · /bad-roo-DEEN/Bahariboy or girl“The sea—vast, beautiful, and full of life”Swahili · /bah-HAH-ree/Bahiyagirl“Arabic-derived — radiant beauty and joyful brightness”Somali · /bah-HEE-yah/Bahiyagirl“Arabic-derived; radiant and beautiful, like moonlight”Swahili · /bah-HEE-yah/Bahiyagirl“Radiant, beautiful, and full of inner light”Wolof · /ba-HEE-ya/Beliswagirl“beautiful one; beautified one”Xhosa · /beh-LEE-swah/Bezagirl“Redemption; a precious source of saving grace”Amharic · /BEH-zah/Biruktawitgirl“Blessed and beautiful, a loving name for a daughter whose birth is treasured.”Amharic · /bee-rook-TAH-wit/Birungiboy or girl“Good things or beautiful things—a warm wish for goodness and flourishing.”Luganda · /bee-ROON-gee/Bomoiboy or girl“The precious gift of life”Lingala · /bo-MOY/Buhleboy or girl“Beauty and loveliness”Xhosa · /BOO-hleh/Buhleboy or girl“Beauty; goodness and loveliness”Zulu · /BOO-hleh/Bulungiboy or girl“Goodness and beauty; a name for someone cherished for a lovely character.”Luganda · /boo-LOON-gee/Bunmiboy or girl“Give me a precious gift”Yoruba · /BOON-mee/Buomaboy or girl“Beautiful and good-hearted”Igbo · /boo-OH-mah/Buthainagirl“A beautiful, delicate woman”Hausa · /boo-THAY-na/Buthainagirl“Arabic-derived; delicate, beautiful, and tender-hearted”Swahili · /boo-THAI-nah/Buyiswagirl“A precious child welcomed after loss, symbolising the return of hope and life to the family.”Xhosa · /boo-YEE-swah/Cherekagirl“Moon — a bright, gentle name associated with beauty and light”Amharic · /chuh-ruh-KAH/Chiamakagirl“God is beautiful; God is wonderful”Igbo · /chee-ah-MAH-kah/Chimarammagirl“My God is beautiful; my God is good.”Igbo · /chee-mah-RAHM-mah/Chinokoshaboy or girl“What is precious and valuable”Shona · /chee-noh-KOH-shah/Chisaragirl“What remains; a precious remainder”Shona · /chee-SAH-rah/Chumaboy“Treasure and prosperity; a precious child”Shona · /CHOO-mah/Dahabogirl“[Arabic-derived Somali] Golden, precious, and highly valued”Somali · /da-HA-bo/Daoudaboy“A name honoring David, a prophet known for devotion and beautiful praise”Fulani · /dah-OO-dah/Daraboy or girl“Good, beautiful, or admirable”Yoruba · /DAH-rah/Dayaxboy or girl“A child who brings the gentle beauty of moonlight”Somali · /DAH-yahkh/Dhahabugirl“Gold—precious, shining, and deeply treasured”Swahili · /dha-HAH-boo/Dheemangirl“Somali name/word meaning “diamond” or “precious gem.””Somali · /dheh-MAAN/Diongomagirl“Wolof jongoma/diongoma: a young woman or maiden, often with the connotation of a beautiful young woman.”Wolof · /jon-GOH-mah/Durragirl“A precious pearl”Swahili · /DOOR-rah/Ebunboy or girl“A precious gift”Yoruba · /eh-BOON/Ehsanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: kindness, generosity, and doing what is beautiful”Hausa · /eh-SAHN/Ekpereamakagirl“Prayer is beautiful”Igbo · /eh-kpeh-reh-ah-MAH-kah/Elhamgirl“Arabic-derived: inspiration or a beautiful thought”Hausa · /EL-ham/Enhleboy or girl“Beautiful and lovely”Xhosa · /EN-hleh/Enkugirl“A precious jewel; someone treasured dearly”Amharic · /EN-koo/Erinmagirl“A good/beautiful body or person of good appearance.”Igbo · /eh-RIN-mah/Esihlegirl“The beautiful one; something beautiful”Xhosa · /eh-SEE-hleh/Essanyuboy or girl“Joy and happiness, a lovely expression of gladness.”Luganda · /eh-SAHN-yoo/Etsegenetgirl“Tree of paradise; a name suggesting beauty, blessing, and flourishing”Amharic · /et-seh-geh-NET/Etsehiwotgirl“Tree of life; a beautiful wish for vitality and a long, flourishing life”Amharic · /et-seh-hee-WOT/Ewaoluwaboy or girl“A beautiful blessing from God”Yoruba · /eh-wah-oh-LOO-wah/Ewatomigirl“Beauty is enough for me.”Yoruba · /eh-wah-TOH-mee/Ewuragirl“Precious and treasured like gold”Yoruba · /eh-WOO-rah/Exauceegirl“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”Lingala · /eg-zoh-SAY/Faridboy“One of a kind and truly precious”Hausa · /fa-REED/Faridboy“Arabic-derived: unique, precious, and one of a kind”Somali · /fa-REED/Faridagirl““Unique,” “singular,” or “precious.””Fulani · /fah-REE-dah/Faridagirl“A one-of-a-kind and precious daughter”Hausa · /fah-REE-dah/Fariidagirl“Unique, singular, precious, or incomparable.”Somali · /fa-REE-da/Fetleworkgirl“Golden thread; a precious and beautiful child”Amharic · /FET-leh-work/Firdawsigirl“Paradise; a life filled with beauty and peace”Amharic · /feer-DAW-see/Floragirl“A blooming flower and a symbol of beauty”Igbo · /FLOR-ah/Floragirl“A blossoming, beautiful child”Swahili · /FLOH-ra/Floregirl“A flower, symbolizing beauty and flourishing”Lingala · /FLOR/Furegirl“Indigenous Hausa: a flower, suggesting beauty and blossoming”Hausa · /FOO-reh/Ghaliboy“Precious and dearly cherished”Hausa · /GHAH-lee/Ghaliboy“Precious and deeply loved”Swahili · /GHAH-lee/Ghaliagirl“A precious and treasured daughter”Swahili · /GHAH-lee-ah/Ghazalgirl“A fragrant flower and beautiful presence”Fulani · /ghah-ZAHL/Ghazalagirl“Graceful and beautiful like a gazelle”Swahili · /gha-ZAH-lah/Ghazaliboy“A name connected with poetic beauty and a respected tradition of learning”Swahili · /gha-ZAH-lee/Giftboy or girl“A precious gift from God”Luganda · /GIFT/Giftboy or girl“A precious gift to the family”Shona · /GIFT/Gikenoboy or girl“Joy and happiness—a lovely name for a child who brings delight to the family.”Kikuyu · /gee-KEH-noh/Gobaadgirl“A beautiful or attractive woman.”Somali · /goh-BAHD/Guduudogirl“A Cushitic Somali name describing a rosy or reddish beauty”Somali · /goo-DOO-doh/Guguboy or girl“A precious treasure”Zulu · /GOO-goo/Hadiatougirl“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”Fulani · /hah-dee-ah-TOO/Hadiyagirl“A precious gift and blessing to the family”Fulani · /hah-DEE-yah/Hasanboy“A good-natured and beautiful-hearted son”Hausa · /HA-san/Hasanagirl“Beautiful and good-hearted”Swahili · /hah-SAH-nah/Haseenagirl“Beautiful; good, virtuous.”Fulani · /ha-SEE-na/Hasinagirl“Arabic-derived: beautiful in character and appearance”Hausa · /hah-SEE-nah/Hasinagirl“Beautiful in character and goodness”Swahili · /ha-SEE-nah/Hasnagirl“Arabic-derived; beautiful in appearance and character”Somali · /HAS-na/Hassanagirl“Beautiful, good, virtuous.”Fulani · /has-SAH-nah/Hassanagirl“A good and beautiful-hearted daughter”Hausa · /ha-SAN-ah/Hassanagirl“Beautiful, good, and admirable”Yoruba · /ha-SAN-ah/Hassanatugirl“A daughter blessed with goodness and beauty”Hausa · /ha-sa-NAH-too/Hayatigirl“My life; a precious and life-giving presence”Swahili · /ha-YAH-tee/Hazinagirl“A treasured daughter, precious to her family”Swahili · /hah-ZEE-nah/Hibagirl“A precious gift and blessing”Swahili · /HEE-ba/Hilalboy“Crescent moon; a beautiful sign of hope and new beginnings”Hausa · /hee-LAAL/Hleziphigirl“Where are the beautiful ones/things?”Zulu · /hleh-ZEE-pee/Husainboy“Beautiful, good, or handsome; diminutive form of Hasan.”Hausa · /hu-SAIN/Husainboy“Good, beautiful, and noble-hearted”Yoruba · /hoo-SAIN/Husnagirl“Beautiful, excellent, and virtuous”Fulani · /HOOS-nah/Husnagirl“Most beautiful; best, finest, or most excellent.”Hausa · /HOOS-nah/Husnagirl“Arabic: most beautiful, best, or finest.”Somali · /HOOS-na/Husnagirl“The finest and most beautiful of qualities”Swahili · /HOOS-nah/Husnaagirl“Arabic: most beautiful, best, or finest.”Somali · /hoos-naa/Husseinboy“Good or beautiful; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”Amharic · /hoo-SAYN/Husseinboy“Diminutive of Hasan: little handsome one, little good one, or beautiful/good one.”Fulani · /hoo-SAYN/Husseinboy“Good and beautiful; little handsome one”Wolof · /hoo-SAYN/Husseinagirl“A daughter of goodness, beauty, and dignity”Hausa · /hoo-SAI-nah/Idimmagirl“Goodness; one who is good and lovely”Igbo · /ee-DEEM-mah/Ifelolaboy or girl“Love is a precious blessing”Yoruba · /ee-feh-LOH-lah/Ifeomagirl“A good thing; a precious blessing”Igbo · /ee-feh-OH-mah/Ihsanboy“Arabic-derived: kindness, excellence, and doing what is beautiful and good”Somali · /ih-SAAN/Ihsanboy“Excellence, beneficence, or doing what is beautiful/good.”Wolof · /ih-SAN/Ihuomagirl“A beautiful face; a lovely presence”Igbo · /ee-hoo-OH-mah/Ilhamgirl“Inspiration, a beautiful wish for a child who brings fresh ideas and hope”Amharic · /il-HAHM/Ilhamgirl“Arabic-derived: inspiration, a lovely wish for a child who brings bright ideas and encouragement”Hausa · /il-HAHM/Ilwaadgirl“Somali: beautiful, lovely, or attractive.”Somali · /il-WAAD/Ingridgirl“Beautiful or beloved of Ing, an Old Norse god.”Lingala · /ING-grid/Iretiolaboy or girl“Hope that is as precious as wealth”Yoruba · /ee-reh-tee-OH-lah/Iwalewagirl“Beautiful character”Yoruba · /ee-wah-LEH-wah/Jacintagirl“Beautiful and gracious”Luganda · /juh-SIN-tah/Jacintagirl“Beautiful hyacinth flower”Kikuyu · /ja-SIN-ta/Jamaalboy“Beauty, grace, and good character”Somali · /ja-MAAL/Jamalboy“Beauty, handsomeness, or grace.”Hausa · /ja-MAHL/Jamalboy“Beautiful in character and spirit”Swahili · /jah-MAHL/Jamalboy“Beauty and grace”Wolof · /ja-MAHL/Jamiilboy“Beautiful, handsome, fair.”Somali · /ja-meel/Jamiilagirl“Beautiful, graceful, and radiant”Somali · /ja-MEE-la/Jamilboy“Handsome and beautiful”Fulani · /jah-MEEL/Jamilagirl“Beautiful and graceful”Fulani · /jah-MEE-lah/Jamilagirl“Beautiful and graceful; a warm name associated with a lovely presence”Luganda · /ja-MEE-la/Jamilagirl“Arabic-derived: beautiful and graceful”Hausa · /jah-MEE-lah/Jamilagirl“Beautiful in appearance and character”Swahili · /jah-MEE-lah/Jamilagirl“Beautiful in appearance, spirit, and character”Wolof · /jah-MEE-lah/Jamiluboy“Arabic-derived: handsome, gracious, and beautiful in character”Hausa · /jah-MEE-loo/Jannahgirl“A precious gift of paradise”Swahili · /JAN-nah/Jasmingirl“A child as fragrant, delicate, and lovely as the jasmine flower”Amharic · /JAZ-min/Jasminegirl“A fragrant flower and a symbol of beauty”Lingala · /JAZ-min/Jawaahirgirl“Jewels, precious stones.”Somali · /ja-WAA-hir/Jawharboy“A precious and treasured person”Amharic · /JOW-har/Jaziragirl“A peaceful island of beauty and refuge”Swahili · /jah-ZEE-rah/Jemalboy“A beautiful, graceful person”Amharic · /jeh-MAHL/Jemaluddinboy“A person whose character brings beauty and honor to their faith”Amharic · /jeh-MAHL-oo-deen/Jemilagirl“A beautiful person with a warm and gracious spirit”Amharic · /jeh-MEE-lah/Joharigirl“A jewel of a daughter, precious and admired”Swahili · /joh-HAH-ree/Jowharboy“Jewel, precious stone; also essence or substance.”Somali · /JOH-wahr/Jowharagirl“Arabic-derived: jewel or precious gem”Somali · /joh-WHAH-rah/Jumanagirl“Arabic-derived: a precious pearl”Hausa · /joo-MAH-nah/Jumanagirl“Arabic: a pearl; a precious and beautiful daughter”Somali · /ju-MA-na/Jumanagirl“A precious pearl”Swahili · /joo-MA-na/Jumanagirl“A precious little pearl, treasured by the family”Wolof · /joo-MAH-na/Jumanahgirl“A precious pearl”Fulani · /joo-MA-nah/Kakraboy or girl“A precious child recognized as the younger twin”Akan · /KAH-krah/Kaltumegirl“(Arabic-derived) A cherished traditional name associated with dignity and beauty”Hausa · /kal-TOO-meh/Kamalboy“Perfection, beauty, and completeness”Swahili · /ka-MAAL/Kamariagirl“Radiant and beautiful like the moon”Swahili · /ka-MA-ree-a/Kassahunboy“A precious blessing and source of comfort”Amharic · /kah-sah-HOON/Keziagirl“A fragrant and beautiful cassia tree”Swahili · /keh-ZEE-a/Khayelihleboy“Beautiful home.”Zulu · /kha-yeh-LEE-hleh/Kisuragirl“A lovely and beautiful one”Swahili · /kee-SOO-rah/Kitoboy or girl“A precious treasure and source of joy”Swahili · /KEE-toh/Kitokoboy or girl“Beautiful or lovely”Lingala · /kee-TOH-koh/Konjitgirl“Beautiful and lovely”Amharic · /kohn-JEET/Konjoboy or girl“Beautiful, lovely, and pleasing”Amharic · /KON-jo/Kudzanaiboy or girl“A beautiful wish for a life surrounded by mutual respect and dignity.”Shona · /koo-dzah-NYE/Kuhleboy or girl“Beautiful; good; goodness.”Xhosa · /KOO-hleh/Kuhleboy or girl“Good, beautiful, or wonderful”Zulu · /KOOH-leh/Kunakaboy or girl“Goodness and beauty”Shona · /koo-NAH-kah/Kyautaboy or girl“A precious gift and blessing”Hausa · /KYOW-tah/Lailagirl“Arabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of night”Hausa · /LAY-lah/Lailagirl“Arabic-derived: the night; a poetic name associated with beauty and calm”Swahili · /LAY-la/Lamiagirl“Arabic Lamyaa/Lamia: a woman with dark lips, traditionally regarded as a mark of beauty.”Somali · /LA-mi-ya/Lamiagirl“Arabic-derived: a woman of captivating beauty”Swahili · /LAH-mee-a/Lamiagirl“Arabic female name whose interpretation depends on the Arabic spelling: it may mean “shining/radiant” (Lami'a), while a related form can mean “dark-lipped,” a classical beauty epithet.”Wolof · /LAH-mee-ah/Lihleboy or girl“Beautiful; lovely”Zulu · /LEE-hleh/Likaboboy or girl“Gift—a precious child received with gratitude and love”Lingala · /lee-KAH-boh/Liliangirl“European Christian usage: lily, suggesting purity and beauty”Swahili · /LIL-ee-an/Lindagirl“European name warmly associated with beauty”Swahili · /LIN-da/Lindokuhleboy or girl“Expecting something beautiful and good ahead”Zulu · /lin-doh-KOOH-leh/Lisaneworkgirl“Golden tongue; gifted with beautiful and persuasive speech”Amharic · /lee-sah-neh-WORK/Lubabagirl“Arabic-derived: the essence or heart of something precious”Swahili · /loo-BA-ba/Lubnagirl“Arabic-derived: the fragrant storax tree, suggesting beauty and sweetness”Swahili · /LOOB-na/Lulboy or girl“Pearl; a precious treasure”Amharic · /LOOL/Lulitgirl“Pearl; a precious and beautiful treasure”Amharic · /LOO-lit/Lulugirl“Arabic-derived through Swahili lulu: pearl; a precious and treasured child”Swahili · /LOO-loo/Luulgirl“[Arabic-derived] A precious pearl, symbolizing beauty and value”Somali · /LOOL/Lwandleboy or girl“The freedom, depth, and beauty of the ocean”Xhosa · /LWAHN-dleh/Maduamakagirl“People are beautiful”Igbo · /mah-doo-ah-MAH-kah/Mahagirl“Oryx or wild cow; by association, beautiful eyes/beauty.”Hausa · /MAH-hah/Mahagirl“Arabic-derived; “oryx/wild cow,” conventionally associated with beautiful eyes.”Somali · /MA-ha/Mahagirl“Oryx or wild cow; figuratively, a woman with beautiful eyes.”Swahili · /MA-ha/Mairamagirl“An established Hausa female personal name; it does not have a reliably attested literal meaning of “grace and beauty.””Hausa · /MY-rah-mah/Makanakagirl“You are beautiful”Shona · /mah-nah-KAH-nah/Maridadiboy or girl“Elegant, stylish, beautiful, or well-presented.”Swahili · /mah-ree-dah-DEE/Marlysegirl“A French feminine form, generally treated as a Marie-Lise/Marie-Élise-type compound; it has no verified meaning of “precious child.””Lingala · /mar-LEES/Maruvagirl“Flowers; a life full of beauty and blossoming”Shona · /mah-ROO-vah/Marwagirl“A beautiful name connected with fragrance and sacred tradition”Swahili · /MAR-wah/Mataanboy or girl“A precious twin”Somali · /ma-TAHN/Mauagirl“Flowers—beauty, color, and blossoming joy”Swahili · /MAH-oo-ah/Mayowaboy or girl“Bring joy; a lovely wish for happiness to enter the family.”Yoruba · /mah-YOH-wah/Maysuungirl“A graceful and lovely child with a gentle presence”Somali · /may-soon/Mazinboy“Rain-bearing cloud, a lovely image of blessing”Swahili · /MAH-zin/Mbalenhlegirl“Beautiful flower.”Xhosa · /m-bah-lehn-HLEH/Mbalenhlegirl“Beautiful flower”Zulu · /m-bah-lehn-HLEH/Mbaligirl“A flower; a beautiful blossom”Xhosa · /M-BAH-lee/Mbaligirl“Flower; beauty as it blooms”Zulu · /M-bah-lee/Mbuyiseloboy“Restoration; something precious has been brought back”Zulu · /mboo-yee-SEH-loh/Meklitgirl“A precious gift or special talent”Amharic · /MEK-lit/Mentewabgirl“How beautiful!; what beauty!”Amharic · /men-teh-WAB/Mestawetgirl“A shining mirror, reflecting beauty and character”Amharic · /mes-tah-WET/Mgbadaboy“Antelope, a graceful name connected with speed and beauty”Igbo · /mm-BAH-dah/Mihleboy or girl“Beautiful; lovely.”Xhosa · /MEE-hleh/Minenhlegirl“Beautiful day.”Zulu · /mee-nen-hleh/Mitikuboy“A beloved child who fills a precious place in the family”Amharic · /mih-TEE-koo/Mmaezegirl“The king’s beauty”Igbo · /mma-EH-zeh/Mmaobasigirl“God’s beauty”Igbo · /mma-aw-BAH-see/Mmesomagirl“Something good and beautiful”Igbo · /mm-eh-SOH-mah/Mmesommagirl“Goodness is beautiful”Igbo · /mm-eh-SOH-mah/Mofolukegirl“I have someone precious to care for and cherish.”Yoruba · /moh-foh-LOO-keh/Moyosoreboy or girl“I rejoice in this precious gift.”Yoruba · /moh-yoh-SOH-reh/Mrembogirl“A beautiful and radiant girl”Swahili · /m-REM-boh/Muhleboy or girl“Beautiful”Zulu · /MOO-hleh/Mulualemboy“A child precious to the whole world”Amharic · /moo-loo-ah-LEM/Mulungiboy or girl“The good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing.”Luganda · /moo-LOON-gee/Muluworkgirl“Pure gold; a precious and deeply treasured child”Amharic · /moo-loo-WORK/Murjanatugirl“Coral, especially precious red coral; not pearl.”Fulani · /moor-ja-NAH-too/Musokeboy“Rainbow — a bright, hopeful name associated with beauty after rain”Luganda · /moo-SOH-keh/Mustafaboy“The chosen one, especially favored and precious”Swahili · /moos-TAH-fah/Nadiiragirl“Arabic-derived — precious, rare, and exceptional”Somali · /nah-DEE-rah/Nadirboy“Rare and precious”Fulani · /NAH-deer/Nadirboy“Rare and precious”Hausa · /NAH-deer/Nadirboy“Arabic-derived name meaning “rare” or “precious””Swahili · /NAH-deer/Nadiragirl“Rare, exceptional, or precious.”Fulani · /na-DEE-rah/Nadiragirl“Rare and precious”Hausa · /nah-DEE-rah/Nadiragirl“Rare and precious”Swahili · /nah-DEE-rah/Nadiragirl“Rare, precious, and wonderfully exceptional”Wolof · /na-DEE-ra/Nafigirl“A West African female short form of Nafisa/Nafissatou; consequently associated with “precious” or “valuable,” rather than the Arabic masculine name Nafiʿ (“beneficial”).”Fulani · /NAH-fee/Nafigirl“A precious and worthy woman”Wolof · /NAH-fee/Nafisagirl“Precious, refined, and dearly valued”Amharic · /nah-FEE-sah/Nafisagirl“Precious and exquisite”Fulani · /nah-FEE-sah/Nafisagirl“Precious and dearly cherished”Hausa · /nah-FEE-sah/Nafisagirl“[Arabic-derived] Precious, delicate, and valuable”Somali · /na-FEE-sa/Nafisagirl“Precious and cherished”Swahili · /nah-FEE-sah/Nafissatougirl“Precious and exquisite”Fulani · /nah-fee-sah-TOO/Nafissatougirl“Precious, cherished, and exquisite”Wolof · /nah-fee-sah-TOO/Najlagirl“Arabic-derived: bright-eyed and beautiful”Hausa · /NAHJ-lah/Najlagirl“Arabic-derived — bright-eyed and strikingly beautiful”Somali · /NAJ-lah/Najlagirl““Wide-eyed” or “having beautiful large eyes.””Swahili · /NAJ-la/Nalungigirl“Beautiful; good; the beautiful one.”Luganda · /nah-LOON-gee/Nardosgirl“A fragrant flowering plant, evoking beauty and grace”Amharic · /NAR-dos/Natsaboy or girl“Become good, beautiful, or improved”Shona · /NAHT-sah/Nawalgirl“A precious gift and blessing”Hausa · /NAH-wal/Nawalgirl“A precious gift and blessing”Swahili · /nah-WAHL/Ndaramaboy or girl“Like gold: precious, valuable, and treasured.”Shona · /ndah-RAH-mah/Ndidiamakagirl“Patience is beautiful”Igbo · /n-dee-dee-ah-MAH-kah/Ndukaubaboy“Life is more precious than wealth”Igbo · /n-doo-kah-oo-bah/Ndulakaboy or girl“Life is more precious than material riches—a warm wish for a long and fulfilling life”Igbo · /n-doo-LAH-kah/Nhyiraboy or girl“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”Akan · /n-JEE-rah/Niimagirl“A precious blessing and favor”Hausa · /NEE-ma/Nmagirl“Beauty and goodness”Igbo · /n-mah/Nmesomagirl“A beautiful and wonderful thing”Igbo · /n-meh-soh-mah/Nnamakagirl“Beauty is greater”Igbo · /n-nah-mah-kah/Nneamakagirl“Mother is beautiful and wonderful”Igbo · /n-neh-ah-mah-kah/Nobuhlegirl“A daughter associated with beauty and loveliness”Xhosa · /noh-BOO-hleh/Nobuhlegirl“A child associated with beauty and loveliness”Zulu · /noh-BOO-hleh/Nokuhlegirl“A beautiful one; a child surrounded by beauty”Zulu · /noh-KOO-hleh/Nomagugugirl“A woman of treasures; precious and treasured”Zulu · /noh-mah-GOO-goo/Nomhlegirl“Mother of beauty”Xhosa · /NOHM-hleh/Nompilogirl“Mother of life; a beautiful affirmation of vitality and blessing”Zulu · /nom-PEE-loh/Nonhlegirl“Beautiful one; mother of beauty.”Zulu · /NOHN-hleh/Nontlegirl“Mother of beauty; beautiful one”Xhosa · /NOHNT-leh/Nontlegirl“Beautiful one; mother of beauty.”Zulu · /non-tleh/Nonzwakazigirl“A beautiful and radiant woman”Xhosa · /non-zwah-KAH-zee/Nosiphogirl“A precious gift”Xhosa · /noh-SEE-poh/Ntombenhlegirl“Beautiful girl; a daughter whose beauty is celebrated”Xhosa · /ntom-BEH-nhleh/Ntombenhlegirl“Beautiful girl or beautiful daughter.”Zulu · /ntohm-BEHN-hleh/Nwadiutogirl“Sweet and precious child; a loving name celebrating the joy a child brings home”Igbo · /nwah-dee-oo-toh/Nwamakagirl“The child is beautiful/good.”Igbo · /nwah-MAH-kah/Nwanyibuifegirl“A woman is something precious”Igbo · /n-wahn-yee-boo-ee-feh/Nwanyidimmagirl“A woman who is good/beautiful.”Igbo · /nwan-yee-dee-MAH/Nwanyinmagirl“A beautiful woman, celebrating grace and loveliness”Igbo · /nwan-yee-NMAH/Nwanyiomagirl“A good/beautiful woman.”Igbo · /nwah-nyee-OH-mah/Nwaomaboy or girl“Good and beautiful child; a warm family blessing for a beloved son or daughter”Igbo · /nwah-oh-mah/Nwayiomagirl“A beautiful woman”Igbo · /nwahn-YEE-oh-mah/Olammagirl“A beautiful jewel; a good/beautiful ornament.”Igbo · /oh-LAHM-mah/Oluomagirl“A good or beautiful voice.”Igbo · /oh-loo-OH-mah/Oluwadaragirl“God is good and beautiful”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-DAH-rah/Omagirl“Beautiful; a lovely one”Igbo · /OH-mah/Omalichagirl“Beautiful and radiant”Igbo · /oh-mah-LEE-chah/Omodaraboy or girl“A good and precious child”Yoruba · /oh-moh-DAH-rah/Onyinyegirl“A precious gift”Igbo · /ohn-YIN-yeh/Oreoluwaboy or girl“God's gift; a precious blessing”Yoruba · /aw-reh-oh-LOO-wah/Osungirl“Òṣun, the Yoruba river deity, associated with rivers, fertility, beauty, and prosperity.”Yoruba · /OH-soon/Ousseynouboy“A form of Husayn, conveying beauty and goodness”Wolof · /oo-SAY-noo/Panyinboy or girl“A precious child recognized as the elder twin”Akan · /PAHN-yin/Perlegirl“A precious pearl”Lingala · /PERL/Piesieboy or girl“The first precious child in the family”Akan · /pee-eh-SEE-eh/Precieuxboy“Precious; valuable.”Lingala · /preh-SYUH/Preciousgirl“Precious; treasured”Shona · /PRESH-us/Qalanjogirl“A graceful and beautiful young woman”Somali · /qa-LAN-jo/Qamarboy or girl“The moon, bringing light and beauty to the night”Fulani · /QAH-mar/Qamarboy or girl“Moonlight—soft, calm, and beautiful”Swahili · /KAH-mar/Qelemeworkgirl“Golden in color; radiant and precious”Amharic · /qel-em-eh-WORK/Qurbanboy“A precious offering and blessing”Amharic · /QOOR-bahn/Rafetougirl“Beautiful and lovely”Wolof · /rah-feh-TOO/Rimagirl“A graceful gazelle and an image of beauty”Fulani · /REE-mah/Rizikigirl“A blessing and precious provision from God”Swahili · /ree-ZEE-kee/Rokhayagirl“A woman of dignity and spiritual beauty”Wolof · /roh-KHAH-yah/Romangirl“Pomegranate, a symbol of abundance and beauty”Amharic · /roh-MAHN/Rosaliegirl“A rose; beautiful and cherished”Lingala · /roh-zah-LEE/Roselinegirl“A rose; a beautiful and graceful woman”Igbo · /ROHZ-line/Rosettegirl“A little rose, symbolizing beauty and tenderness”Lingala · /roh-ZET/Rosinegirl“A rose; a name evoking beauty and tenderness”Lingala · /roh-ZEEN/Runakogirl“Beauty and grace”Shona · /roo-NAH-koh/Ruungirl“Beautiful and graceful”Somali · /ROON/Sabihagirl“Arabic-derived: lovely, graceful, and pleasant”Hausa · /sah-BEE-hah/Sahargirl“The calm beauty of the hours before dawn”Fulani · /SA-har/Sahargirl“Arabic-derived; the calm beauty of the hours before dawn”Somali · /SA-har/Sahragirl“Strong, enduring, and beautiful like the desert landscape”Somali · /SAH-ra/Salsabilgirl“Arabic-derived: a pure, refreshing spring and a beautiful promise of Paradise”Somali · /sal-sa-BEEL/Salsabilagirl“Arabic-derived: a beautiful spring or fountain in Paradise”Hausa · /sal-sah-BEE-lah/Senaitgirl“Goodness; a lovely and good person”Amharic · /seh-NIGHT/Shewitgirl“Beautiful and graceful”Amharic · /SHEH-weet/Sihleboy or girl“Beautiful or good”Zulu · /SEE-hleh/Simangalisoboy“A precious miracle and source of wonder”Zulu · /see-mahn-gah-LEE-soh/Simphiweboy or girl“We have been given this child as a precious gift”Zulu · /seem-PHEE-weh/Sinikiwegirl“We have been given her as a precious gift”Zulu · /see-nee-KEE-weh/Sinmiloluwagirl“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”Yoruba · /SHEEN-mee-loh-LOO-wah/Siphesihleboy or girl“A beautiful gift”Xhosa · /see-peh-SEE-hleh/Siphesihleboy or girl“A beautiful gift and blessing to the family”Zulu · /see-peh-SEE-hleh/Siphokaziboy or girl“A great and precious gift”Xhosa · /see-poh-KAH-zee/Sisiphoboy or girl“A child welcomed as a precious gift”Zulu · /see-SEE-poh/Sundusgirl“An Arabic-derived Quranic name meaning fine silk, suggesting beauty and preciousness”Somali · /SOON-doos/Surayagirl“Arabic-derived: the Pleiades, a beautiful cluster of stars”Somali · /soo-RAY-yah/Tabithagirl“A graceful gazelle, suggesting beauty and liveliness”Amharic · /TAB-ih-tha/Tajiboy or girl“A crown; someone precious and honored”Swahili · /TAH-jee/Tamimboy“Complete, whole, or fully formed—a lovely wish for a well-rounded life”Wolof · /tah-MEEM/Tapiwaboy or girl“We have been given this precious child”Shona · /tah-PEE-wah/Tausiboy or girl“Beauty, dignity, and colorful confidence”Swahili · /TOW-see/Tawiaboy or girl“A precious child who arrived as the second twin”Akan · /tah-WEE-ah/Tayeboy“A child whose presence is precious and dearly cherished.”Amharic · /TAH-yeh/Tegegneboy“A precious child who has been found and welcomed with joy.”Amharic · /teh-GEH-nyeh/Tewabeboy“A beautiful and graceful child.”Amharic · /teh-WAH-beh/Tewabechgirl“She is beautiful and lovely”Amharic · /teh-wah-BECH/Tewabewboy“He is handsome and lovely”Amharic · /teh-wah-BEH-woo/Thamaniboy or girl“Precious, valued, and dearly loved”Swahili · /thah-MAH-nee/Thandokuhleboy or girl“Beautiful love”Zulu · /tan-doh-KOO-hleh/Thandoluhleboy or girl“Love that is beautiful and good”Zulu · /tan-doh-LOO-hleh/Thandolwethuboy or girl“Our shared love and precious bond”Xhosa · /tahn-doh-LWEH-too/Thembelihleboy or girl“Beautiful hope for a joyful future”Zulu · /tem-beh-LEE-hleh/Thurayagirl“Bright and beautiful like a cluster of stars”Swahili · /thoo-RAH-yah/Thurayyagirl“A bright and beautiful constellation in the night sky”Somali · /thoo-RAY-ya/Tiruworkgirl“A precious person with a good heart”Amharic · /ti-roo-WORK/Tsegeredagirl“A graceful Ethiopian name associated with the rose and its beauty”Amharic · /tseh-geh-REH-dah/Tuhfagirl“A precious gift and blessing to the family”Somali · /TOOF-a/Tunuboy or girl“A treasured and precious gift”Swahili · /TOO-noo/Ubahgirl“Somali: a flower, symbolizing beauty and blossoming promise”Somali · /OO-bah/Ubaxgirl“A beautiful flower who brings brightness and joy”Somali · /oo-BAKH/Ucheomaboy or girl“A lovely name for someone known for kind thoughts and good intentions.”Igbo · /oo-cheh-OH-mah/Udaragirl“African star apple, a sweet and beautiful fruit name”Igbo · /oo-DAH-rah/Udokaboy or girl“A beautiful reminder that peace is more precious than many other blessings.”Igbo · /oo-DOH-kah/Ugoamakagirl“Beautiful eagle; figuratively, a splendid or glorious eagle.”Igbo · /oo-goh-AH-mah-kah/Ugommagirl“A graceful name for a daughter whose beauty and goodness shine brightly.”Igbo · /oo-goh-MAH/Ugoomagirl“Beautiful eagle; figuratively, a splendid or glorious eagle.”Igbo · /oo-goh-OH-mah/Ujugirl“A tender name for a child treasured as something precious.”Igbo · /OO-joo/Ujunwagirl“A loving name that celebrates a child as a precious gift.”Igbo · /oo-JOON-wah/Ulomagirl“A gentle name evoking a loving, peaceful, and beautiful home.”Igbo · /oo-LOH-mah/Umm Kulthumgirl“A deeply traditional name associated with dignity, beauty, and strength”Swahili · /oom KUL-thoom/Ummulkhairigirl“Arabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessing”Hausa · /oom-ool-KHAI-ree/Uremboboy or girl“Beauty, adornment, and grace”Swahili · /oo-REM-boh/Uzoamakagirl“A hopeful name celebrating a beautiful path through life.”Igbo · /oo-zoh-ah-MAH-kah/Uzurigirl“Beauty, goodness, and a lovely spirit”Swahili · /oo-ZOO-ree/Vanessagirl“A graceful modern name chosen for its beauty and distinctive sound”Swahili · /vuh-NES-ah/Venerandagirl“A precious child who is deeply honored and cherished”Swahili · /veh-neh-RAHN-dah/Violagirl“A beautiful and gentle child with a quietly joyful spirit”Swahili · /vee-OH-lah/Violetgirl“A violet flower, symbolizing modesty and beauty”Luganda · /VY-oh-let/Violetgirl“A gentle and beautiful child, like the violet flower”Swahili · /VY-uh-let/Violettegirl“A delicate and beautiful violet flower”Lingala · /vee-oh-LET/Vuyokazigirl“A greatly joyful child; precious happiness”Xhosa · /voo-yoh-KAH-zee/Wahidboy“One of a kind, precious, and wonderfully unique; Arabic-derived.”Hausa · /WAH-heed/Wahidagirl“A unique and precious daughter, one who is truly special; Arabic-derived.”Hausa · /wah-HEE-dah/Walidboy“A precious new beginning and cherished child”Swahili · /wah-LEED/Wardagirl“A beautiful rose: graceful, fragrant, and dearly cherished; Arabic-derived.”Hausa · /WAR-dah/Wardagirl“A beautiful and cherished rose”Somali · /WAR-da/Wardagirl“A beautiful rose, symbolizing love and tenderness”Swahili · /WAR-dah/Wardagirl“A fragrant rose and a symbol of beauty”Wolof · /WAR-dah/Waridigirl“A beautiful and flourishing rose”Swahili · /wah-REE-dee/Waseemboy“Arabic-derived: handsome, beautiful, or well-featured.”Hausa · /wa-SEEM/Wasimagirl“Beautiful, graceful, and charming”Swahili · /wah-SEE-mah/Workneshgirl“You are gold, precious and deeply valued”Amharic · /wor-KNESH/Worqitugirl“Her gold, a precious and treasured daughter”Amharic · /wor-KEE-too/Wubetgirl“Beauty, grace, and charm”Amharic · /woo-BET/Wubetuboy“His beauty—a lovely name celebrating grace”Amharic · /woo-beh-TOO/Wubitgirl“Beauty and loveliness”Amharic · /WOO-bit/Wubnehboy“You are beautiful—a warm blessing of admiration”Amharic · /woob-NEH/Wubneshgirl“You are beautiful and beloved”Amharic · /woob-NESH/Wubshetboy“Beautiful and radiant”Amharic · /woob-SHET/Wudnehboy“You are dear and precious”Amharic · /wood-NEH/Wudneshgirl“You are dear and precious”Amharic · /wood-NESH/Wuragirl“Gold; precious, treasured and deeply valued”Yoruba · /woo-RAH/Wuraolagirl“Gold is wealth; a precious child who brings honour and abundance”Yoruba · /woo-rah-OH-lah/Xoriyogirl“A Cushitic Somali name meaning freedom, carrying a beautiful hope for an independent life”Somali · /khoh-REE-yoh/Yakutagirl“Ruby or precious gem; a treasured child”Swahili · /yah-KOO-ta/Yaqutagirl“An Arabic-derived Hausa name meaning “ruby” or “precious jewel””Hausa · /yah-KOO-tah/Yasmingirl“Arabic-derived name meaning “jasmine,” evoking beauty and a sweet spirit”Hausa · /YAS-min/Yasmingirl“Jasmine; graceful beauty and sweetness”Swahili · /YAS-min/Yasminagirl“Jasmine, symbolizing beauty and a sweet fragrance”Fulani · /yas-MEE-nah/Yewubdargirl“A beautiful and radiant woman”Amharic · /yeh-WOOB-dar/Yewubneshgirl“You are beautiful”Amharic · /yeh-WOOB-nesh/Zahabugirl“Gold: precious, radiant, and deeply treasured”Swahili · /za-HAH-boo/Zahragirl“Radiant, flower-like, and full of beauty”Swahili · /ZAH-rah/Zahragirl“Radiant, shining, and flower-like in beauty”Wolof · /ZAH-rah/Zainboy“Arabic-derived: beauty, grace, and adornment”Hausa · /ZAYN/Zainboy“Beauty, grace, and goodness”Swahili · /ZAYN/Zainagirl“Beauty, adornment, or one who is beautiful/adorned.”Wolof · /ZAY-na/Zainabgirl“A fragrant flower and a beautiful, cherished daughter”Yoruba · /ZAI-nab/Zainuddeenboy“Arabic-derived: the beauty and adornment of the faith”Hausa · /zay-nood-DEEN/Zawadiboy or girl“A precious gift and a blessing to the family”Swahili · /za-WA-dee/Zimbaliboy or girl“Flowers; flourishing beauty and abundance”Zulu · /zeem-BAH-lee/Zimkhithagirl“Adorn yourselves; adorned/beautiful.”Xhosa · /zeem-KHEE-tah/Zinedineboy“Beauty or adornment of the faith/religion.”Wolof · /zee-neh-DEEN/Zinhlegirl“Beautiful ones; beautiful child”Zulu · /ZIN-hleh/Zintleboy or girl“Beautiful things and a beautiful life”Xhosa · /ZIN-tleh/Zubaidagirl“Arabic-derived: excellent, precious, and of the finest quality”Hausa · /zoo-BAY-dah/Zubedagirl“The finest, most precious part of the family”Swahili · /zoo-BEH-dah/Zuhairboy“A small flower, suggesting delicacy and beauty”Swahili · /zoo-HAYR/Zuhuragirl“Arabic-derived: blossoms, flowers, or radiant beauty”Hausa · /zoo-HOO-rah/Zuhuragirl“A bright morning star and a source of beauty”Swahili · /zoo-HOO-rah/Zuleikagirl“A graceful and beautiful woman”Swahili · /zoo-LAY-kah/Zumaridigirl“Emerald-like: precious, vibrant, and full of hope”Swahili · /zoo-ma-REE-dee/Zuriboy or girl“Beautiful and lovely”Swahili · /ZOO-ree/