Feminine Names:
Ama- "born on a Saturday" in Akan
Nuru- "light" in Swahili
Zuri- "good one" in Swahili
Amara- "grace" in Igbo
Bontu- "proud" in Oromo
Ebele- "mercy, kindness" in Igbo
Hodan- "rich, lush" in Somali
Mumbi- "she who shapes" in Kikuyu
Sauda- "dark complexion" in Swahili
Seble- "harvest" in Amharic
Masculine Names:
Tau- "lion" in Tswana and Sotho
Idir- "alive" in Tamazight
Itri- "star" in Tamazight
Kato- "second of twins" in Luganda
Moti- "leader" in Oromo
Adisa- "one who is clear" in Yoruba
Dejen- "support" in Amharic
Imamu- "spiritual leader" in Swahili
Maina- "sing, dance" in Kikuyu
Sipho- "gift" in Zulu
Ade- "crown" in Yoruba
Chi- "God, spiritual being" in Igbo
Enu- "fifth born child" in Akan
Udo- "peace" in Igbo
Anana- "fourth born child" in Akan
Dayo- "joy arrives" in Yoruba
Rudo- "love" in Shona
Zola- "calm" in Xhosa
Desta- "joy" in Amharic
Kayin- "celebrated child" in Yoruba
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