Names of Faith & God.
Names spoken as prayers of thanks. — 806 names across 15 peoples.
Aabid“A devoted worshipper of God”SomalimaleAanuoluwapo“God's mercy is abundant”YorubaanyAbdalla“Arabic-derived: servant of God”SwahilimaleAbdallah“Servant of Allah (God).”LugandamaleAbdallah“Servant of God”SwahilimaleAbdallah“Servant of God”WolofmaleAbdi“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name associated with devotion”SomalimaleAbdijaliil“Servant of the Majestic, a name expressing devotion to God”SomalimaleAbdou“Servant; in West African use, often a familiar form or short form of longer Abd-/Abd Allah names.”FulanimaleAbdou“Servant of God”WolofmaleAbdoul Latif“A beautiful expression of devoted service to God, understood as “servant of the Gentle One.””FulanimaleAbdoul Razak“A devotional name expressing gratitude to God as the One who provides and sustains.”FulanimaleAbdoulaye“Servant of God”FulanimaleAbdoulaye“Servant of God”WolofmaleAbdul“Arabic-derived: servant of God”SwahilimaleAbdulatif“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”HausamaleAbdulazim“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Magnificent God”HausamaleAbdulbasir“Servant of the All-Seeing God”FulanimaleAbdulbasir“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the All-Seeing God”HausamaleAbdulfattah“Servant of God, the One who opens the way and brings relief”HausamaleAbdulghafur“Servant of the Most Forgiving God”FulanimaleAbdulghafur“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Forgiving God”HausamaleAbdulghani“Servant of God, the One who is rich beyond need”HausamaleAbdulhadi“A servant guided by God and helping others find their way”HausamaleAbdulhafiz“Servant of God, the Preserver and Protector”FulanimaleAbdulhafiz“Servant of God, the One who protects and preserves”HausamaleAbdulhayy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Ever-Living God”HausamaleAbduljamil“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Beautiful God; a name celebrating beauty and grace”HausamaleAbdulKhalil“Servant of a close friend or intimate companion; Khalil means “friend.” It is not normally a compound invoking a divine name.”HausamaleAbdulkudus“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Holy God”HausamaleAbdullah“Servant (or worshipper) of God.”AmharicmaleAbdullahi“Servant of God”FulanimaleAbdullahi“A servant devoted to God”HausamaleAbdullahi“Arabic-derived: servant of God”SomalimaleAbdullatif“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”FulanimaleAbdulmajid“A servant devoted to the glorious and exalted God”HausamaleAbdulmumin“Servant of God, the Giver of faith and security”FulanimaleAbdulqayyum“Servant of the Self-Sustaining God”FulanimaleAbdulrahman“A servant held in the mercy of God”HausamaleAbdulsamad“Servant of the Eternal and Self-Sufficient God”FulanimaleAbdulwadud“Servant of the Most Loving God”FulanimaleAbdulwadud“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Loving God; a warm name associated with compassion”HausamaleAbdulwahab“A servant grateful for God’s many gifts”HausamaleAbdulwahid“Servant of the One God”HausamaleAbdulwali“Servant of God, the Protector”HausamaleAbdurrahim“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Merciful God; a name rich in compassion and tenderness”HausamaleAbuchi“It is God / it is the chi (personal spiritual guardian).”IgbomaleAchike“God's hand.”IgbomaleAdachukwu“Daughter of God.”IgbofemaleAdaolisa“Daughter of God”IgbofemaleAdaugochukwu“Daughter of God's glory; also understood as God's glorious/precious daughter.”IgbofemaleAdom“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”AkananyAdomah“Grace; favor, often understood as God's grace.”AkanmaleAdunoluwa“The sweetness of the Lord”YorubafemaleAizivaishe““She knew the Lord/God” (from aiziva Ishe).”ShonafemaleAkachukwu“The hand of God”IgboanyAkaolisa“The hand of God”IgboanyAlazar“Eleazar; God has helped”AmharicmaleAmanuel“God is with us”AmharicmaleAmaogechukwu“Who knows God's appointed time?”IgboanyAmarachi“God's grace”IgbofemaleAmina“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”WoloffemaleAminullah“Trustee of God; the trustworthy or faithful one of God.”HausamaleAmleset“God has restored/returned her.”AmharicfemaleAmuche“Who knows?; a child whose future is known to God”IgbofemaleAnashe“God is with us”ShonaanyAnatswanashe““Cleansed/purified by the Lord (God).””ShonafemaleAnayochukwu“One who looks to God”IgboanyAnelechi“God is watching/has looked upon one.”IgbofemaleAnesu“God is with us”ShonaanyAngel“Greek-derived name meaning “messenger”; in Christian use, a messenger of God.”ShonaanyAnotida“God loves us”ShonaanyAnotidaishe“The Lord loves us”ShonaanyAnselm“God's helmet; divine protection.”LugandamaleAnuonyam“Glory—a life that brings honour and praise to God”AkananyAnwarullah“Light of God, or lights of God.”HausamaleAphiwe“A child received as a precious gift, especially after waiting, prayer or difficulty.”XhosaanyApolline“Feminine form associated with Apollo, the Greek god.”LingalafemaleApolo“An Ugandan/Luganda spelling and usage of Apollo, the Greek divine name.”LugandamaleArielle“Lion of God.”LingalafemaleArziki“Blessed provision and the good things God provides”HausaanyAtaullah“A precious gift from God”HausamaleAtipaishe“Give us, Lord.”ShonaanyAwurade“The Lord—a name expressing devotion and reverence”AkananyAwwab“One who repeatedly returns to God; deeply repentant.”HausamaleAyat“Arabic: signs, verses, or evidences (especially Qur'anic verses); by extension, a sign from God.”HausafemaleBamlak“By God’s grace”AmharicmaleBanchiamlak“God is with you”AmharicfemaleBaraka“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”FulanianyBaraka“Arabic-derived; blessing or divine favor”SwahilianyBarako“Arabic-derived: blessing and divine grace”SomalianyBenedict“Favored by God; blessed”LingalamaleBereket“A blessing and gift from God”AmharicanyBerhane“My light, with the warm sense of divine guidance”AmharicmaleBerhanu“May God’s light shine through him”AmharicmaleBethel“House of God.”AmharicfemaleBetselot“Surrounded by prayer and loving hope”AmharicanyBhekinkosi“Look to the Lord/King.”ZulumaleBolamu“God’s goodness”LingalaanyBoluwatife“May it be as God desires”YorubaanyBoluwatoyin“God is worthy of praise”YorubaanyBondimi“Faith; belief in God”LingalaanyBonginkosi“Give thanks to the Lord”XhosamaleBonginkosi“Give thanks to the Lord”ZulumaleBuifechukwu“God's own; a thing/possession of God.”IgboanyCabdimaalik“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”SomalimaleCabdirauf“A devoted servant of God, the Most Kind and Compassionate”SomalimaleCabdirisaaq“A devoted servant of God, the Provider, with a life of generosity”SomalimaleCabdishakuur“Arabic ʿAbd al-Shakūr: “servant of the Most Appreciative/Most Grateful,” referring to God as al-Shakūr.”SomalimaleCabdubaasit“Arabic ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ: “servant of the Expander/Enlarger,” referring to God as al-Bāsiṭ.”SomalimaleCabdullaahi“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name expressing devotion and lifelong faithfulness”SomalimaleCabdulmajiid“A child devoted to God, the Glorious and Honoured”SomalimaleCabdulwaahid“A child devoted to the One God”SomalimaleCabdulxakiim“A child devoted to God, the All-Wise”SomalimaleChiamaka“God is beautiful; God is wonderful”IgbofemaleChiamanda“God will not fail”IgbofemaleChibueze“God is king”IgboanyChibugo“God is glory; God's glory.”IgbofemaleChibuihe“God is light.”IgboanyChibuike“God is strength”IgboanyChibundu“God is life”IgboanyChibunna“God is father.”IgbomaleChibuzo“God is the way; God leads”IgboanyChidalu“Thank God; a name celebrating a joyful blessing”IgbofemaleChidiebere“God is merciful”IgboanyChidiebube“God is glorious”IgboanyChidike“God is powerful”IgboanyChidimma“God is good”IgboanyChidinma“God is good”IgbofemaleChidochashe“God's desire or God's will.”ShonafemaleChidubem“God guides and leads me”IgbomaleChiemerie“God has won”IgboanyChigozie“May God bless”IgboanyChigozirim“May God bless me”IgboanyChijioke“God holds/controls the share or portion.”IgbomaleChika“God is greater”IgboanyChikadibia“God is greater than the physician; God is the greatest healer.”IgbomaleChikaodinaka“God is better than anything”IgboanyChikodi“God is present”IgboanyChikodili“God is patient”IgbofemaleChikumbiro“Request, plea, or prayer.”ShonaanyChima“God knows; a heartfelt expression of trust in divine wisdom”IgbomaleChimamanda“My God will not fail me”IgbofemaleChimaobi“God knows the heart”IgbomaleChimaramma“My God is beautiful; my God is good.”IgbofemaleChimaraoke“God knows one’s allotted portion/destiny.”IgbomaleChimere“God has made/done it.”IgbomaleChimeremeze“God has made me a king.”IgbomaleChimezie“God perfects and puts things right”IgbomaleChinagorom“God is my advocate”IgbomaleChinaka“God is greater/superior.”IgbomaleChinaza“God answers”IgboanyChinazaekpere“God answers prayer; a long-awaited child welcomed with happiness”IgbofemaleChinedu“God leads”IgbomaleChinedum“God guides me”IgboanyChinelo“God thinks of me.”IgbofemaleChinenye“God gives; a child received as a joyful gift”IgbofemaleChinonso“God is near”IgboanyChinonyelum“God is with me”IgbofemaleChinwe“God owns all; God possesses”IgboanyChinweike“God is powerful”IgboanyChinwendu“God owns life; life belongs to God”IgboanyChinweuba“God owns wealth; a name expressing trust in lasting provision.”IgboanyChinyelu“God gives”IgboanyChinyere“God has given”IgbofemaleChipo“A gift, gratefully received from God”ShonafemaleChipochashe“God's gift; a gift from God.”ShonafemaleChisara“God answers”IgbofemaleChisom“God is with me”IgboanyChisomaga“God walks with me”IgboanyChizalum“God has answered me”IgboanyChizaram“God has answered me.”IgboanyChizitere“God sent this child”IgbofemaleChizoba“God protects”IgboanyChizorom“God has saved/rescued me.”IgboanyChukwu“God; a devotional name invoking the supreme creator”IgbomaleChukwudalu“Thank God”IgboanyChukwudi“God exists”IgboanyChukwudiagu“God is a lion—strong, courageous, and protective”IgbomaleChukwudiegwu“God is awesome and powerful”IgbomaleChukwudike“God is strong”IgbomaleChukwudimma“God is good”IgbomaleChukwudiya“God is there/present.”IgboanyChukwudubem“God guides me”IgboanyChukwuebuka“God is great”IgboanyChukwuemeka“God has done great things”IgboanyChukwuemerie“God has triumphed/overcome.”IgboanyChukwuikem“God is my strength”IgbomaleChukwujekwu“God is great/supreme.”IgbomaleChukwuka“God is greater”IgboanyChukwukadibia“God is greater than the medicine man/healer.”IgbomaleChukwukamso“God is the one I follow.”IgbomaleChukwuma“God has done great things”IgboanyChukwumerije“God has won the victory”IgbomaleChukwunenye“God gives”IgboanyChukwunomso“God is close to me.”IgbomaleChukwunonso“God is near”IgboanyChukwunweike“God is powerful”IgboanyChukwunwike“God is my strength”IgbomaleChukwunyere“God has given”IgboanyChukwuoma“God is good”IgboanyChukwuzorom“God has saved me.”IgbomaleChukwuzuruike“God is sufficient; a reassuring name expressing complete trust in God”IgbomaleChuma“God knows.”IgbomaleCibaado“Arabic-derived: worship and devoted service to God”SomalifemaleCismaan“Arabic-derived: chosen servant of God”SomalimaleCyriaque“Belonging to the Lord”LingalamaleCyrille“Lordly; belonging to the Lord”LingalamaleDaberechi“Rely on God”IgbofemaleDaluachi“Thank God; gratitude to God”IgboanyDaluchukwu“Thank God; gratitude to God”IgboanyDamilare“God has vindicated me”YorubamaleDanielle“God is my judge”LingalafemaleDaniyal“A prophetic name expressing trust in God's just judgment”SomalimaleDaniyeli“God is my judge.”XhosamaleDanyele“God is my judge”LingalamaleDhanieri“God is my judge”ShonamaleDiane“Divine; associated with the Roman goddess Diana”LingalafemaleDieu-Merci“Thank God; gratitude for a blessing”LingalamaleDieudonne“God-given; gift of God”LingalamaleDieumerci“Thank God; thanks be to God”LingalamaleDikechukwu“God is strong”IgbomaleDivin“Divine”LingalamaleDivine“Divine”LingalafemaleDjibril“West African Arabic form of Jibril/Gabriel, the angelic messenger; the underlying name is commonly interpreted as “God is my strength.””FulanimaleDjibril“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””WolofmaleDominic“Belonging to the Lord”LugandamaleDominic“Belonging to God; a hopeful name for a devoted life”IgbomaleDominic“Christian name used in Swahili-speaking communities: “belonging to the Lord””SwahilimaleDominique“Belonging to the Lord”LingalaanyDorothee“Gift of God”LingalafemaleDoziechukwu“God makes things right”IgbomaleDua“Arabic-derived: supplication or prayer.”HausafemaleDua“Arabic-derived: prayer, with hopes entrusted to God”SwahilifemaleDubemchukwu“God, guide me”IgbomaleDucaa“Arabic-derived — a cherished prayer and hopeful blessing”SomalifemaleDucaale“A Somali male name built on duco, “prayer” or “supplication,” and understood in connection with prayer and blessing.”SomalimaleEberechi“God's mercy”IgbofemaleEberechukwu“God's mercy”IgboanyEbubechukwu“God's glory”IgboanyEbunoluwa“A gift from God”YorubaanyEeman“Arabic-derived: faith and trust in God”HausaanyEgziabher“God; a name expressing reverence for the Lord”AmharicmaleEkenechukwu“Praise God”IgboanyEkenedilichukwu“Praise belongs to God”IgboanyEkpereamaka“Prayer is beautiful”IgbofemaleEkwutosi“Praise of God/the Lord.”IgbofemaleElibariki“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””SwahilimaleElie“My God is Yahweh”LingalamaleEliezer“God is my help”LingalamaleElikya“Hope and trust in God”LingalaanyElimane“Imam; a Muslim religious leader or prayer leader.”WolofmaleElisa“God is my oath”LingalafemaleElisabeth“God is my oath”LingalafemaleElisabeti“God is my oath; a child held in faithful devotion”ShonafemaleElise“God is my oath”LingalafemaleEliya“My God is Yahweh”LingalamaleEliya“My God is the Lord.”XhosamaleEliza“A familiar form of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath”SwahilifemaleElizabet“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””AmharicfemaleElochukwu“Praise of God”IgbomaleElshadai“El Shaddai; God Almighty, expressing divine protection and strength”AmharicmaleEmanuel“God is with us; a name expressing divine closeness”AmharicmaleEmanwele“God is with us”LingalamaleEmeka“God has done great things”IgbomaleEmmanuel“God is with us”LugandamaleEmmanuel“God is with us; a comforting name of faith”IgbomaleEmmanuel“God is with us”KikuyumaleEmmanuel“God is with us”LingalamaleEmmanuel“A joyful name meaning “God is with us””ShonamaleEmmanuel“God is with us”ZulumaleEmmanuelle“God is with us”LingalafemaleEnioluwa“A person who belongs to God”YorubaanyErioluwa“A living testimony of God's goodness”YorubaanyEriya““My God is Yahweh” / “Yahweh is my God.””ShonamaleErmias“Jeremiah; traditionally understood as “the Lord exalts””AmharicmaleEsayas“Isaiah; “the Lord is salvation””AmharicmaleEsmail“Arabic-derived form of Ishmael, traditionally understood as God hears”SwahilimaleEwaoluwa“A beautiful blessing from God”YorubaanyEwura“A respectful title/name element; ɛwura primarily means lord, master, or respected person, rather than specifically “lady.””AkanfemaleExauce“A long-awaited answer to prayer”LingalamaleExaucee“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”LingalafemaleEyasu“Joshua; the Lord is salvation”AmharicmaleEyoel“Joel; “the Lord is God””AmharicmaleEzekiele“God strengthens”LingalamaleEzekieli“God strengthens him”LugandamaleEzekieri““God strengthens” / “God will strengthen.””ShonamaleFadli“Arabic-derived: God’s grace, favor, and generous bounty”SomalimaleFaith“Steadfast trust in God”LugandafemaleFathullah“Arabic-derived: victory, opening, or divine aid from God.”HausamaleFavour“A gracious blessing and gift from God”IgboanyFemi“Love me; in a longer name, God loves me”YorubaanyFiyinfoluwa“Praise God”YorubaanyFolorunsho“Ifa is close to God”YorubamaleFoluwafemi“God loves me”YorubaanyFoluwasayo“God has brought joy”YorubaanyFoluwashola“God has brought prosperity”YorubaanyFoluwatoyin“God is worthy of praise”YorubaanyFuchukwu“Look to/see God (Fụ Chukwu).”IgboanyFunsho“God has given me this gift”YorubaanyGabriella“God is my strength.”ZulufemaleGabrielle“God is my strength.”LingalafemaleGabrieri“God is my strength”ShonamaleGabriyeli“God is my strength.”XhosamaleGafaru“The ever-forgiving one; a reminder of God’s mercy”HausamaleGaibu“The unseen or mysterious one, entrusted to God’s care”HausamaleGbenga“God has lifted him up and raised him to good things”YorubamaleGebregziabher“A devoted servant of God”AmharicmaleGebriel“God is my strength”AmharicmaleGebru“A devoted servant of God; often used as a shortened traditional name”AmharicmaleGetachew“Their lord or master”AmharicmaleGetahun“May he become a lord—a name of dignity and aspiration”AmharicmaleGetu“His lord or master”AmharicmaleGibril“A name associated with the angel Gabriel and divine protection”SwahilimaleGift“A precious gift from God”LugandaanyGinikachukwu“What is greater than God?”IgboanyGodfrey“God's peace”LugandamaleGodknows“God knows.”ShonamaleGodsent“Sent by God.”ShonamaleGoziechi“May God bless”IgboanyGrace“God’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing”LugandafemaleGrace“Grace and divine favor”LingalafemaleGrace“Grace; favor, especially divine favor or blessing.”SwahilifemaleGrace“Grace, kindness, and God's generous favour”ZulufemaleGyidie“Faith—the confidence to trust in God”AkananyHabibullah“Arabic-derived: beloved of God.”HausamaleHadiatou“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”FulanifemaleHafizullah“Arabic-derived: guardian/preserver of God; in name usage, often understood as one under God's protection.”HausamaleHallelujah“Praise the Lord; a joyful expression of faith”YorubaanyHammad“Arabic-derived: one who praises God often”SomalimaleHaymanot“Faith and a life devoted to God”AmharicfemaleHezekiah“God gives strength and protection”YorubamaleHezekile“God strengthens; God is my strength.”XhosamaleHibatullah“A gift from God”YorubaanyHibo“Arabic-derived: a gift bestowed by God”SomalifemaleHidaya“Divine guidance and a life led toward what is good”HausafemaleHope“Confident expectation in God’s goodness”LugandafemaleHosanna“A joyful cry of praise and a prayer for salvation”YorubaanyIbeabuchi“No one compares with God”IgbomaleIbraahim“Arabic-derived: God will increase him”SomalimaleIbrahim“Arabic-derived: devoted to God; a prophet's name”SomalimaleIbrahim“Arabic-derived; God is exalted”SwahilimaleIbrahima“A name honoring Abraham, the faithful friend of God”FulanimaleIbrahima“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”WolofmaleIbtihal“A heartfelt prayer or humble supplication”HausafemaleIbtihal“Arabic-derived; heartfelt prayer and devoted appeal to God”SomalifemaleIbtihal“Supplication, earnest prayer, or invocation.”SwahilifemaleIbukunoluwa“God’s blessing”YorubaanyIfeanyichukwu“Nothing is impossible with God”IgbomaleIfechukwu“A gift from God”IgboanyIfeoluwa“God’s love”YorubaanyIimaan“Arabic-derived: faith, trust in God, and a believing heart”SomalianyIkechi“God's strength”IgbomaleIkechukwu“God's strength”IgbomaleIlerioluwa“God’s promise”YorubaanyIlhaam“Arabic: inspiration, intuition, or divine inspiration.”SomalifemaleIlham“Divine inspiration and guidance”FulanifemaleIlham“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”WoloffemaleIlias“My God is the Lord, expressing deep faith and devotion”AmharicmaleIliyasu“Arabic-derived: Elijah, a revered prophet and servant of God”HausamaleIlyas“My God is Yahweh; the Arabic form of the prophet Elijah.”FulanimaleIlyas“Arabic form of Elijah; traditionally understood as “My God is Yahweh.””HausamaleIman“Faith and deep trust in God”FulanifemaleImane“Faith and trust in God”FulanifemaleImani“Arabic-derived; faith, trust, and confidence in God”SwahilianyImmanuel“God is with us, a reassuring and deeply cherished blessing”AmharicmaleImoleoluwa“God’s light”YorubaanyImran“Arabic-derived; strong in faith and devoted to God”SwahilianyInaya“Arabic-derived: care, protection, and divine concern”HausafemaleInaya“Arabic-derived; care, kindness, and protection from God”SwahilifemaleIngrid“Beautiful or beloved of Ing, an Old Norse god.”LingalafemaleIreoluwa“God’s goodness”YorubaanyIretioluwa“Hope in God”YorubaanyIsabelle“God is my oath”LingalafemaleIsaiah“The Lord is salvation”ZulumaleIsaias“The Lord is salvation, a name filled with hope and protection”AmharicmaleIsaya“The Lord is salvation”LugandamaleIseoluwa“God’s work”YorubaanyIsheanesu“God is with us”ShonafemaleIslam“Devotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholeness”AmharicmaleIslam“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”WolofmaleIsmaaciil“Arabic-derived: God will hear”SomalimaleIsmaeri“God hears and responds”LugandamaleIsmail“God hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are received”AmharicmaleIsmail“God hears; the Arabic form of the prophet Ishmael.”FulanimaleIsmail“Arabic-derived: God hears; a prophet's name”SomalimaleIsmail“Arabic-derived; God hears and answers”SwahilimaleIsmaila“God hears; God has listened to your prayer”FulanimaleIsmaila“Arabic-derived: God hears, a hopeful name for a child whose prayers have been answered”HausamaleIsmaila“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”WolofmaleIsmailu“God hears; a West African/Fulani form of Ismail (Ishmael).”FulanimaleIsrael“One who strives with God, suggesting courage, perseverance, and spiritual strength”AmharicmaleIsrael“One who struggles with God; traditionally interpreted as one who contends with God.”LingalamaleIsrael“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”ZulumaleItunuoluwa“God’s comfort”YorubaanyIyanuoluwa“God’s wonderful gift”YorubaanyIyasu“The Lord is salvation, a traditional Ethiopian Christian name rich in faith”AmharicmaleIyinoluwa“Praise to God”YorubaanyJeannette“God is gracious”LingalafemaleJeremie“Yahweh/God exalts.”LingalamaleJibriil“Arabic form of Gabriel, the angel and messenger of God.”SomalimaleJibril“A strong and faithful servant of God”SwahilimaleJidechukwu“Hold fast to God”IgbomaleJideoluwa“The Lord has brought a new awakening”YorubaanyJoachim“Established by God”LugandamaleJoachim“Yahweh/God establishes.”LingalamaleJoël“Yahweh is God.”LingalamaleJohani“God is gracious”ShonamaleJohannes“The Lord is gracious”ZulumaleJolaoluwa“The Lord’s wealth and blessing”YorubaanyJosaphat“Yahweh/God judges.”LingalamaleJosias“Yahweh/God supports.”LingalamaleJosue“The Lord saves”LingalamaleJoyce“An English given name ultimately associated with the Breton name Iodoc/Josse, often interpreted as “lord”; its modern association with joy comes partly from its spelling.”LugandafemaleJozefu“God will add/increase.”LugandamaleJuma“Friday, a day of communal prayer and blessing”FulanimaleJunaidu“Arabic-derived: a steadfast and devoted servant of God”HausamaleKachiside“As God has written or ordained”IgboanyKachukwu“Leave it in God's hands”IgboanyKamsiyochukwu“What I asked God for”IgboanyKatende“One who praises or gives thanks to God”LugandamaleKatonda“God, the Creator and source of life”LugandaanyKelechi“Give thanks to God”IgboanyKelechukwu“Praise God”IgboanyKenechi“Thank God”IgboanyKenechukwu“Thank God”IgboanyKhadim“Servant; often understood in Muslim usage as servant of God.”FulanimaleKhadim“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”WolofmaleKiwanuka“A traditional Ganda deity associated with lightning; a powerful name connected with divine protection”LugandamaleKosiso“As it pleases God”IgboanyKosisochukwu“As it pleases God”IgboanyKudakwashe“The will of the Lord”ShonamaleKudzai“Praise; give praise to God”ShonaanyKudzaishe“Praise the Lord”ShonaanyKunashe“With God; in God's hands/presence.”ShonaanyLazare“God has helped”LingalamaleLazaro“God has helped”LugandamaleLazaro“Swahili form of Lazarus: God has helped”SwahilimaleLipamboli“Blessing from God”LingalaanyLisa“European short form of Elizabeth: faithful to God”SwahilifemaleLokumu“Honor and glory to God”LingalaanyLosambo“Prayer and devotion”LingalaanyLotachukwu“Remember God”IgbomaleMaduabuchi“A human being is not God”IgboanyMaduawuchi“A human being is not God”IgboanyMaimouna“Blessed and fortunate through God's grace”FulanifemaleMakuochukwu“Hold on to God; embrace God.”IgboanyMalick“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”WolofmaleMandlenkosi“Strength that comes from God”ZulumaleMariama“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”WoloffemaleMarziya“One who is loved, accepted, and pleasing to God”FulanifemaleMatayo“Gift from God”LugandamaleMatewos“Matthew, traditionally understood as “gift of God””AmharicmaleMateyu“Gift of God; gift of Yahweh.”XhosamaleMatheos“A gift from God”AmharicmaleMathewos“Gift from God”AmharicmaleMathieu“Gift of Yahweh/God (from Hebrew Mattityahu).”LingalamaleMatias“Matthias, traditionally understood as “gift of God””AmharicmaleMatondo“Thanks to God; gratitude”LingalaanyMichelle“Who is like God?”LingalafemaleMika“Who is like God?”LugandamaleMika“Who is like God?”LingalamaleMikael“Michael, traditionally understood as “Who is like God?””AmharicmaleMikaeri“Who is like God?”LugandamaleMikail“The angel Michael; one who is like God”HausamaleMikayeli“Who is like God?”XhosamaleMintesnot“A child understood as coming from God”AmharicmaleMiracle“A wondrous sign of God’s goodness”LugandaanyMisgana“Thanksgiving and grateful praise to God”AmharicanyMmaobasi“God’s beauty”IgbofemaleMmerichukwu“God's victory”IgboanyMmesomachi“God’s goodness”IgboanyMmesomachukwu“God’s goodness”IgbofemaleModupeoluwa“I give thanks to God.”YorubaanyMofeoluwa“I love and desire God’s presence.”YorubafemaleMoulaye“My lord or master”WolofmaleMoussa“Moses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God”WolofmaleMoyinoluwa“I praise God.”YorubaanyMoyosoluwa“I rejoice in God.”YorubaanyMthandazo“Prayer.”XhosamaleMthandazo“Prayer.”ZulumaleMuadh“Protected and sheltered by God”FulanimaleMuazu“Arabic-derived; one who is supported or helped by God”HausamaleMudiwanashe““Beloved of God” / “God’s beloved.””ShonaanyMukama“The Lord; a name expressing reverence for God”LugandamaleMunachi“I am with God”IgboanyMunachimso“God walks with me”IgboanyMunachiso“God walks with me”IgboanyMunashe“With the Lord; living under God’s care”ShonaanyMuneeb“Devoted and faithful, always turning toward God”HausamaleMuneeba“A woman who turns or returns to God, especially repentantly.”HausafemaleMunesu“God is with us, or a child held within the family”ShonaanyMungai“Belonging to God or blessed by God”KikuyumaleMurtala“A West African form of Arabic Murtaḍā: approved, pleasing, or chosen—often understood as approved by God.”FulanimaleNakaishe“God is good”ShonafemaleNasrullah“Help and victory granted by God”HausamaleNatan“A gift from God”AmharicmaleNataniele“God has given”LingalamaleNataniyeli“God has given; gift of God.”XhosamaleNathanael“God has given.”LingalamaleNatnael“God has given”AmharicmaleNeema“A blessing and gift from God”SwahilifemaleNehemia“God comforts”AmharicmaleNehemia““Yahweh comforts” or “the LORD has comforted.””LingalamaleNehemiah“Comforted and strengthened by God”ShonamaleNgozichukwu“God's blessing”IgbofemaleNifemioluwa“The Lord loves me”YorubaanyNimatullah“A blessing from God”HausaanyNkechi“What belongs to God”IgbofemaleNkechinyere“What God has given”IgbofemaleNkembo“Glory and honor to God”LingalaanyNkolo“Lord, master, owner, or chief.”LingalamaleNkosana“Prince, young chief, or little lord”ZulumaleNkosi“Chief, lord, or honored leader”ZulumaleNkosikhona“The Lord is present”XhosamaleNkosikhona“The Lord is here; the Lord is present”ZulumaleNkosinathi“The Lord is with us”XhosamaleNkosinathi“The Lord is with us”ZulumaleNkosingiphile““Lord, I am alive/well”; an expression of being kept alive or preserved by the Lord.”ZulumaleNkwa“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”AkananyNokhuleko“A prayerful one; prayer”ZulufemaleNomthandazo“Mother of prayer”XhosafemaleNomthandazo“A child welcomed with prayer and spiritual hope”ZulufemaleNonso“Close to God and holiness”IgboanyNoura“Light, suggesting divine guidance and hope”FulanifemaleNtandoyenkosi“The will or desire of the Lord/God.”ZuluanyNwachukwu“Child of God”IgbomaleNyame Nhyira“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”AkananyNyameba“Child of God—held in God’s care and love”AkananyNyamekye“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”AkananyNyamekyere““God has shown/revealed” (from Nyame, “God,” and kyere, “show/reveal”).”AkanmaleNyamewaa“God’s child; a warm expression of faith and divine care”AkanfemaleNyameye“God has done it; a name celebrating a wonderful answer to prayer”AkananyNzambe“God”LingalaanyObadia“Servant or worshipper of Yahweh (God).”LugandamaleObadia“servant of Yahweh (God)”LingalamaleObadiah“One devoted to serving God”AmharicmaleObasi“God/deity.”IgbomaleOgechi“God’s time”IgbofemaleOgechukwu“God’s appointed time”IgboanyOgochukwu“God’s glory”IgboanyOkechukwu“God’s portion”IgbomaleOkezie“What God has apportioned”IgboanyOkwuchi“God’s word”IgbofemaleOkwuchukwu“God’s word”IgboanyOkwudili“God’s word stands firm”IgbomaleOkwuosa“The word of Osa/God.”IgbomaleOlubunmi“The Lord/God has given to me.”YorubaanyOluchi“God’s work”IgbofemaleOludayo“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”YorubamaleOluebube“God’s wondrous work”IgboanyOlufemi“The Lord loves me”YorubamaleOlufunke“God has given me someone to cherish”YorubafemaleOlugbenga“God has raised me up”YorubamaleOlukemi“The Lord/God cares for or pampers me.”YorubafemaleOlumide“My Lord has arrived”YorubaanyOlumilayo“The Lord/God gives me joy; my God is joy.”YorubafemaleOlusakin“God is valiant/the hero.”YorubamaleOlusegun“God is victorious”YorubamaleOluseyi“God has done this”YorubaanyOlusola“God is my wealth”YorubaanyOluwabunmi“God has given me this gift”YorubaanyOluwabusayo“God has added to my joy”YorubaanyOluwadamilare“God has vindicated me”YorubaanyOluwadamilola“God has blessed me with prosperity”YorubaanyOluwadara“God is good and beautiful”YorubafemaleOluwadarasimi“God is good to me”YorubaanyOluwadare“God has vindicated or justified me.”YorubamaleOluwadayo“God has brought joy through this child.”YorubamaleOluwademilade“God has crowned me”YorubaanyOluwadunsin“God is delightful to praise”YorubaanyOluwafemi“God loves me”YorubaanyOluwafisayo“The Lord has added joy”YorubaanyOluwafunmilayo“God has given me joy”YorubaanyOluwafunmilola“God has given me honor and prosperity”YorubafemaleOluwajomiloju“God has brought joy to my face”YorubafemaleOluwakayode“God has brought joy”YorubaanyOluwakemi“God cares for me”YorubaanyOluwamayowa“God has brought joy”YorubaanyOluwamodupe“God, I give thanks”YorubaanyOluwapelumi“A child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presence”YorubaanyOluwasegun“God has given victory”YorubaanyOluwaseun“God has done great things”YorubaanyOluwaseyi“God made this”YorubaanyOluwashola“God has added wealth and honor”YorubamaleOluwatimilehin“God is behind me and supports me”YorubaanyOluwatobiloba“God is great and majestic”YorubaanyOluwatomisin“God is worthy of my service”YorubaanyOluwatosin“God is worthy of worship”YorubaanyOluwatoyin“God is worthy of praise”YorubaanyOluwole“The Lord/God has entered the home.”YorubamaleOnyame“God.”AkanmaleOnyameba“A child belonging to God and held in divine care”AkananyOnyebuchi“Who is like God?”IgbomaleOnyedikachi“Who is like God?”IgboanyOnyekachi“Who is greater than God?”IgboanyOnyinyechi“God’s gift”IgbofemaleOnyinyechukwu“God's gift”IgboanyOpeoluwa“Thanks be to God”YorubaanyOreoluwa“God's gift; a precious blessing”YorubaanyOscar“Divine spear”LingalamaleOsinachi“One who comes from God”IgboanyOsman“Arabic-derived: a servant of God; a prophet's companion's name”SomalimaleOtniel“God is my strength”AmharicmaleOyinloluwa“Sweetness belongs to the Lord”YorubafemaleOzichukwu“God’s message; message of God.”IgboanyPanashe“There is God; God is present”ShonaanyPelumi“God is with me; I am never alone”YorubaanyPlamedi“God's wonderful plan; from the Congolese Christian expression/acronym “Plan merveilleux de Dieu.””LingalamalePraise“A joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God”LugandaanyPraise“English Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christians”HausaanyPrayer“Prayer”ShonaanyProvidence“Divine providence; God's protective guidance or care.”LingalafemaleQayyum“Ever-living, self-subsisting, or sustaining; an epithet of God in Arabic.”HausamaleQuadri“Connected with divine power and destiny”YorubamaleQudus“Holy, sacred, or most holy; it is often associated with the Arabic divine epithet al-Quddus.”FulanimaleRaguel“A friend of God”AmharicmaleRahim“Merciful and compassionate, reflecting one of God’s gracious qualities”WolofmaleRahma“Mercy and compassion from God”WoloffemaleRamatoulaye“The mercy of God”FulanifemaleRamatoulaye“Mercy, compassion, and divine kindness”WoloffemaleRaphael“God has healed”LugandamaleRaphael“God has healed”IgbomaleRaphael“God heals and brings restoration”LingalamaleRasoul“Messenger, especially a messenger of God.”FulanimaleRaxma“Arabic-derived: mercy, compassion, and God’s tender grace”SomalifemaleRidhwan“A child associated with God’s pleasure and loving acceptance”SwahilimaleRidwaan“Arabic-derived: God’s pleasure and the contentment of a faithful heart”SomalimaleRidwan“Contentment, pleasure, or divine approval.”FulanimaleRidwan“Contentment, acceptance, and God's favor”HausamaleRidwan“Arabic Riḍwān, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “pleasure”; in Islam it is associated with God’s favor.”WolofmaleRilwan“Arabic form of Riḍwān: satisfaction or approval; in religious use, God's good pleasure.”FulanimaleRilwanu“West African form of Arabic Riḍwān: satisfaction, approval, especially God's good pleasure.”FulanimaleRisikat“Provision, sustenance, or God-given livelihood.”YorubafemaleRiziki“A blessing and precious provision from God”SwahilifemaleRonke“One whom God has given to be cherished and pampered”YorubafemaleRuel“A friend of God”AmharicmaleRufael“God has healed”AmharicmaleRumbidzai“Praise; celebrate God’s goodness”ShonaanySaabir“Arabic-derived: patient, steadfast, and trusting in God’s timing”SomalimaleSaifullahi“[Arabic-derived] Sword of God; traditionally associated with courage and steadfastness”HausamaleSajid“Arabic-derived: devoted in prayer and humble before God”SomalimaleSajjad“One who frequently prostrates in prayer; a devoted worshipper.”FulanimaleSalaad“Somali Salaad, from Arabic ṣalāh, means prayer or ritual prayer.”SomalimaleSamaila“Arabic-derived; a well-established Muslim name traditionally associated with devotion and obedience to God”HausamaleSamueri“God has heard”ShonamaleSamuweli“God has heard.”XhosamaleSamwele“God has heard”LingalamaleSamwiri“Heard by God”LugandamaleSebhat“Praise or praise to God”AmharicmaleSeun“A grateful acknowledgment of goodness; commonly associated with Oluwaseun, “God has done well””YorubaanySeyioluwa“This is God's doing; a name celebrating a child as a gift from God”YorubaanyShina“God has opened the way; also used as a familiar short form of longer Yoruba names”YorubamaleShukri“Arabic-derived: gratitude and heartfelt thanks to God”SomalianyShukriya“Thankfulness for God’s blessings”HausafemaleSibusiso“God’s blessing; a blessing”ZulumaleSidi“My master; lord; a respectful form of address.”FulanimaleSidy“A West African form of Arabic Sidi, an honorific meaning “my lord” or “master.””WolofmaleSimbarashe“The power of the Lord”ShonamaleSimeoni“A Luganda/Ugandan form of Simeon, from Hebrew: “he has heard,” traditionally understood as “God has heard.””LugandamaleSinmiloluwa“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”YorubafemaleSipho“A gift from God”XhosamaleSisipho“Our gift from God”XhosaanySochima“Only God knows.”IgboanySochinyere“Only God gives.”IgboanySochukwu“Only God.”IgboanySomachi“Join me in praising God.”IgboanySomadinachukwu“May I never be alone with God.”IgboanySomkene“Join me in thanking God.”IgboanySomkenechukwu“Join me in thanking God.”IgboanySomto“Join me in praising God.”IgboanySomtochukwu“Join me in praising God.”IgboanySopuluchukwu“Worship God.”IgboanySosochukwu“God alone.”IgboanyTadiwanashe“Loved by the Lord”ShonaanyTafadzwanashe““God has made us happy” or “we have been made happy by God.””ShonaanyTalha“Arabic Talha/Talhah, the name of a kind of tree; it is also borne by the early Muslim companion Talha ibn Ubayd Allah.”WolofmaleTapiwanashe“Given by God”ShonaanyTaqi“Arabic-derived: devout, God-conscious, and virtuous”SomalimaleTaqwa“God-consciousness; piety”FulanifemaleTaqwa“A deeply faithful and God-conscious heart (Arabic-derived)”SomalifemaleTasmia“Arabic-derived: naming, designation, or the act of giving a name; it can also refer to invoking God's name.”HausafemaleTaufida“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a girl success and God’s guidance.”HausafemaleTaufiq“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a child success and God’s guidance.”HausamaleTaufiq“Blessed success and divine guidance”SwahilimaleTawakal“Arabic-derived: trust and reliance on God”SomalifemaleTawakal“A life grounded in trust in God”SwahilianyTawfiq“Success granted through God’s help”HausamaleTawfiq“Arabic-derived: divine favor, success, and good fortune”SomalimaleTawhida“An Arabic-derived Muslim name expressing devotion to the oneness of God.”HausafemaleTawhida“Oneness or unity, especially the oneness of God; monotheism.”SomalifemaleTedros“A gift from God.”AmharicmaleTemiloluwa“I belong to God”YorubaanyTendai“Be thankful; give thanks to God”ShonaanyTendaishe““Thank God.””ShonaanyTesema“A child whose arrival feels like an answered prayer.”AmharicmaleTesfa“Hope, optimism, and trust in God”AmharicanyTewodros“A gift from God”AmharicmaleThandolwenkosi“The love of the Lord.”ZulumaleThemba“Hope and trust in God”XhosamaleThembinkosi“Hope in the Lord”XhosamaleThembinkosi“Trust in the Lord; one who places faith in God”ZulumaleTheodora“A gift from God”LingalafemaleTheodore“Gift of God, a cherished blessing welcomed with gratitude”LugandamaleTheogene“Born of God; God-born.”LingalamaleTheophane“Manifestation or appearance of God.”LingalamaleTheophile“Lover or friend of God.”LingalamaleTimosewo“Honouring God”LugandamaleTimote“Honoring God; one who honors God.”LingalamaleTimotheo“One who honors God”SwahilimaleTimoti“Honouring God; God-honoured.”XhosamaleTinashe“God is with us”ShonaanyTinaye“We have God”ShonaanyTinotenda“We give thanks to God”ShonaanyTinuoluwa“One held in God's care”YorubaanyTobechi“Praise God”IgboanyTobechukwu“God is worthy of praise”IgbomaleTobiasi“God is good”LugandamaleTochi“Praise God”IgboanyTochinyere“Praise God, who has given this blessing”IgbofemaleTochukwu“Praise God”IgbomaleTolulope“God is worthy of thanks”YorubaanyToluwalase“God has authority and power”YorubaanyToluwanimi“I belong to God”YorubaanyTunbosun“A prayer for renewed worship and devotion”YorubamaleUbaid“A humble servant of God”SwahilimaleUbaidullah“A devoted servant of God”SwahilimaleUbaidullahi“Arabic-derived; servant of Allah, expressing humility and devotion”HausamaleUchechi“A warm reminder that a child is part of God's loving will.”IgbofemaleUchechinyere“A thankful name for a child received as part of God's purpose.”IgboanyUchechukwu“A joyful name expressing trust in God's will.”IgboanyUdechukwu“A dignified name celebrating honor and a good reputation blessed by God.”IgboanyUdochi“A peaceful blessing placed under God's care.”IgboanyUdochukwu“A reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.”IgboanyUgochi“A radiant name celebrating God's glory in a daughter.”IgbofemaleUgochinyere“A thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.”IgbofemaleUgochukwu“A joyful name celebrating the glory and greatness of God.”IgboanyUrael“God is my light”AmharicmaleUziel“God is my strength”AmharicmaleUziyas“The Lord is my strength”AmharicmaleUzochi“A reassuring name for someone guided along a God-centered path.”IgboanyUzochukwu“A faith-filled name asking that a child walk safely in God's way.”IgboanyUzoigwe“The way/path of heaven or the sky.”IgbomaleWaleoluwa“The Lord has brought this child home to us”YorubamaleWali“A protector, guardian, or friend of God”FulanimaleWali“A loyal friend, protector, and person close to God; Arabic-derived.”HausamaleWaliyya“A cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived.”HausafemaleWaly“A regional spelling of Wali: guardian, protector, patron, or friend of God”FulanimaleWemimo“A prayer for cleansing, renewal and a pure-hearted life”YorubaanyWoleoluwa“A child welcomed into the home under the Lord’s care”YorubamaleXamdi“Arabic-derived: praise and thankful acknowledgment of God”SomalifemaleXamdiya“Arabic-derived: one who praises God with gratitude”SomalifemaleYacob“May God protect and strengthen him, the Ethiopian form of Jacob”AmharicmaleYahaya“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Yahya, meaning “God gives life”; a cherished prophetic name”HausamaleYahya“Arabic-derived: God is gracious; a prophet's name”SomalimaleYannick“God is gracious”LingalamaleYaya“A familiar Hausa Muslim form related to Yahya, meaning “God gives life””HausamaleYekonia“God establishes and makes firm”SwahilimaleYekunoamlak“May God establish him; also remembered as the name of an Ethiopian emperor”AmharicmaleYemi“God is good to me; this is fitting for me”YorubaanyYeremia“Jeremiah; the Lord exalts”LingalamaleYeremia“God uplifts and appoints”SwahilimaleYibanathi“Be with us, as in a prayer of faith”XhosaanyYinka“God surrounds me and keeps me safe”YorubaanyYisaya“God is salvation”LingalamaleYitbarek“May he be blessed by God”AmharicmaleYoane“The Lord is gracious”LingalamaleYoele“Joel; “YHWH is God””LingalamaleYohana“God is gracious”LugandamaleYohana“God is gracious”SwahilimaleYohane“John; from Hebrew, “God is gracious.””XhosamaleYohannes“God is gracious”AmharicmaleYomi“God is fitting for me; I am blessed by God”YorubaanyYosef“God will add or increase blessings”AmharicmaleYosefu“God will add; a hopeful name for abundance”SwahilimaleYosefu“Joseph; from Hebrew, “May God add” or “God will increase.””XhosamaleYoshua“God is salvation”SwahilimaleYosua“God will save”LingalamaleYoussouf“Arabic form of Joseph, the prophet Yusuf; ultimately from Hebrew, commonly understood as “God adds/increases.””WolofmaleYoussoupha“Joseph, a prophet remembered for patience, integrity, and trust in God”WolofmaleYozefe“God will add or increase”LingalamaleYusha“God is salvation”SwahilimaleYusuf“God increases or gives abundantly”AmharicmaleYusuf“Arabic-derived: one who returns to God; a prophet's name”SomalimaleYusuf“Arabic form of Joseph; ultimately “God adds/increases.””WolofmaleYusufu“Luganda/Arabic form of Joseph; “God will add” or “God increases.””LugandamaleYusufu“God will add; a hopeful name for increase and blessing”SwahilimaleYuusuf“Arabic-derived: God will add and increase”SomalimaleZacharie“Yahweh/God remembers.”LingalamaleZakari“God remembers”FulanimaleZakaria“Arabic form of Zachariah/Zakariya, meaning “God remembers.””FulanimaleZakaria“God has remembered and lovingly answered”SwahilimaleZakaria“Zechariah, a prophet whose name celebrates God’s remembrance and care”WolofmaleZakariya“Arabic form of Zachariah, meaning “God remembers.””FulanimaleZakariya“God has remembered; a child held in God’s gracious care”YorubamaleZakariye“Somali form of Arabic Zakariyyāʾ/Zachariah, the name of a prophet; traditionally interpreted as “God remembers.””SomalimaleZakariyya“Yahweh/God remembers.”FulanimaleZakariyya“Arabic-derived: God remembers”HausamaleZakir“[Arabic-derived] One who remembers God; a name expressing devotion and a thoughtful spirit”HausamaleZamzam“A blessed child, associated with sacred water and divine provision”SwahilifemaleZefania“Yahweh/God has hidden, or Yahweh has protected.”LingalamaleZekarias“Remembered by God”AmharicmaleZikra“A treasured remembrance and reminder of God”SwahilifemaleZikrullahi“Arabic-derived: remembrance of God”HausamaleZivaishe“Know the Lord/God.”ShonaanyZvinavashe“Those/things with the Lord; belonging to or associated with the Lord.”Shonamale