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Top 10 African Names

According to WorldAtlas, the name of Africa was used in the West through the Romans,

who used the name Africa as "the land of the Afri" for the northern part of the continent. Afri may also refer to a tribe living in North Africa. From traditional African names to African American and African-inspired names, here are the top 10 African baby names of all time! Please note that the statistics used throughout the article are credited to the Social Security Administration and the Government of South Africa.

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10. Darius

 

Pronounced DAR-EE-US, Darius was ranked as the 501st most popular baby boy's name in 2015 and in England it was more popular, ranking as the 494th most popular name of the same year.

Of Persian, Latino and Greek descent, Darius means king, he informs himself and is rich or possessive. The meaning of the Egyptians is the pharaoh

According to She Knows, people with this name tend to be passionate, compassionate, intuitive, romantic and have a magnetic personality. They are often humane, generous and generous, and tend to follow careers where they can serve humanity.

Because they are very affectionate and give away, they can be imposed. They are romantic and easy to love but can be painful and sometimes impatient.


9. Aisha

Pronounced EYE-EE-SHA, Aisha was the 491st most popular girl's name in 2015, according to the SSA. Much more popular across the pond, Aisha was the 88th most popular name in England last year.

In Australia, Aisha was even more popular, ranking as the 76th most popular girl's name. Most popular in the United States in 1977, Aisha ranked as the 175th most popular baby girl's name.

From Arabic and original Sw, Aisha means to live and prosper. Behind the name Aisha, it means' still alive in Arabic. This is the name of Muhammad's third wife, the daughter of Abu Bakr.

Sometime after Muhammad's death, she fought against Ali, the fourth caliph, but was defeated.

This name is used more by Sunni Muslims and less by Shias. The name began to be used in the United States in the 1970s, possibly being inspired by Jordan's princess Aisha (1968-), daughter of King Hussein and his English-born wife.

It gained popularity after Stevie Wonder used it for his first daughter in 1975.


8. Kungawo

Pronounced KUN-GAH-WOE, 2014 Kungawo was the third most popular name for boys in South Africa, with 716 registered boys. This name is on the rise for girls and we think it’s adorable!

Although common in South Africa, this name is so rare in the United States that it has not yet been registered with SSA. Being of African descent, Kungawo means through him. The song Kungawo Amandla "is also a famous song of Lord Comforters and is included in their album Hallelujah.


7. Rethabile

Pronounced RETH-A-BILE, Rethabile was the third most popular girl name in South Africa in 2014 with 789 registered girls. The SSA recorded 19 out of a million babies were named Rethabile in the United States that year.

The meaning of the name outline that Rethabile's name is ranked at 27,061 of the most used names. It means this name is rarely used.

We estimate that at least 7300 people in the world with this name account for about 0.001% of the population. The name Rethabile has nine characters. It means that it is of relatively long length, compared to other names in our database.

We do not have enough data to display the number of people named Rethabile for each year.


6. Minenhle

Pronounced MINE-IN-EL, Minenhle was the second most popular girl name in South Africa in 2014 with 880 registered girls. Minenhle peaked in the United States in 2014, with 21 of a million people named Minenhle.

Following is my baby's name, Mine Minenhle, which is a Zimbabwean name often given to Baby Girl and it's derived from Shona. The meaning of Minenhle in Shona is a beautiful afternoon, Masikati akanaka. For boys, it means having a nice or lovely day.

This is a gender-neutral name, paying homage to African heritage, if you're looking for a meaningful name, this might be for you!


5. Bandile

In 2015, SSA in the United States reported 12 out of a million boys were named Bandile.

The meaning of the name of the report In Filipino, the name Bandile means - they have multiplied and prospered. The name Bandile has its roots in an African name. The name Bandile is often used as a male name or a male name.

Behind a name Bang Bandile is highly expressive and nervous, moody, always boiling. Bandile reacts impulsively sometimes and even sometimes with violence. Independent and aggressive, he is not easy to manage and very stubborn.

This is a fairly high ethic although it may vary in accordance with the facts. His loyalty and commitment are not always the same high principles as his first intention. Highly intuitive and possessing surprising and spontaneous psychology, Bandile knows how to use it efficiently. He is good at listening without letting himself be taken for a ride.”


4. Demarco

According to SSA's statement, Demarco was the top African-American boy in 2011, according to SSA. In the African American sense, Demarco means Of Mark.

Demarco is also a famous Italian surname. The countries names of alternative spellings include From De Marco, Marco, Marcko, Di Marco, Marcoz, De Marchi, Di Marco, Di Marko, DeMarco and more.

She Knows reports “people with this name are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and flexible, able to use constructive freedom. "

"They fight restricted by rules and conventions. They tend to be optimistic, vivacious, intelligent and easy to make friends. They may be changeable, restless, untidy, and rebellious.”


3. Beyoncé

Pronounced BEE-ON-SAY, Beyoncé was the top African American baby girl's name in 2011, according to the SSA. The most popular in 2001, there were 353 girls named Beyoncé that year.

An African-American name, Beyoncé is widely associated with the famous R & B Queen, Beyoncé Knowles Carter. The name Beyoncé was the result of an ode to her mother’s maiden name.

Last year, it was reported that there were more than 2,000 women in the United States as Beyoncé.

The definitive combination that Beyoncé Knowles' first unique name is an homage to the mother's maiden name, Beyincé, but according to SSA data, there are currently at least 1,904 women named Beyoncé in the US. (There are almost definitely more — the most recent year for which SSA baby name data is available in 2013).

More than 1,000 of the entertainer’s namesakes were born between 2000 and 2004.”


2. Iminathi

Similarly in 2014, the most common name for a South African girl was Iminathi. There were 1.16 girl birth certificates registered that year.

Originating from Zulu, Iminathi is a Xhosa name which means he is with us. We also like the name Xhose for a little girl. Pronounce ZO-SHA, this girl's name is also a South African girl name meaning sweet.

According to She Knows, people named Xhosa, tend to be a powerful force for everyone they come in contact with. They are capable, charismatic leaders, often making great efforts with great success.

They value truth, fairness, and discipline, and can quickly be impatient with those who don't. If they fail to fulfill their potential, they can become unrealistic and rigid.


1. Junior

 

JUNE-YOU pronunciation, according to South Africa statistics, the most popular baby name in South Africa in 2014 was Junior Fish with 1,137 registered birth certificates. In the United States, Junior was the 830th most popular name for boys.

And, nearly 40,000 boys have been born in the United States as Junior since 1880. According to SSA, the largest number of people was given this name in 1926 when 1,591 people in the United States were named Junior. Those people are now 90 years old.

Of Latin origin, Junior means young and is known as a traumatic term for a boy named after his father.


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