African Dog Names

Africa is home to some of the world's most diverse wildlife. Acknowledge your dog's wild side by giving it a powerful and unique African name.

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Aaliyah
Meaning: Noble
Abena
Meaning: Born On Tuesday
Ada
Meaning: Noble, kind
Adanna
Meaning: Father's Daughter
Addia
Meaning: Being a gift
Ade
Meaning: Crown, Royal
Akeen
Meaning: Brave
Alika
Meaning: Of Noble Kin
Ama
Meaning: Eagle
Amar
Meaning: Long life
Amina
Meaning: Peaceful, safe
Amine
Meaning: a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Asha
Meaning: Lively
Ayo
Meaning: Full of joy
Banzai
Meaning: Japanese battle cry.
Barack
Meaning: Blessed
Benya
Meaning: Gift from God.
Bobo
Meaning: Cute, silly nickname.
Bonolo
Meaning: Good hearted person.
Buhle
Meaning: Beautiful, handsome, attractive.
Cebo
Meaning: Gift of God.
Chana
Meaning: Gracious
Chi
Meaning: Younger generation
Dada
Meaning: a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty
Delani
Meaning: Gift of God.
Djembe
Meaning: West African drum
Dumi
Meaning: The Inspirer
Esme
Meaning: Loved
Faa
Meaning: Gift of God.
Farai
Meaning: Rejoice
Fayola
Meaning: Good Fortune Walks With Honor
Jaafan
Meaning: God has favored them.
Jama
Meaning: "Gift from God"
Jambo
Meaning: Hello, greeting, salutation.
Jamila
Meaning: Beautiful, Elegant
Jengo
Meaning: Building
Jina
Meaning: God's gracious gift.
Kafi
Meaning: "Gift of God"
Kali
Meaning: Energetic
Kamikazi
Meaning: Queen
Kanzi
Meaning: Treasure
Kasim
Meaning: Controller Of Anger
Kayin
Meaning: Long-Awaited Child
Kendi
Meaning: The Loved One
Kgosi
Meaning: Chief or leader.
Kianga
Meaning: Sunshine
Kuume
Meaning: Friend
Kwini
Meaning: Queen
Leki
Meaning: Little brother
Limbani
Meaning: Protector of the people.
Maha
Meaning: Beautiful.
Mandla
Meaning: Strength
Masozi
Meaning: Gift of joy/happiness.
Menzi
Meaning: Gift of God.
Meshindi
Meaning: Victor
Mhina
Meaning: Full of delight
Monna
Meaning: Unique
Moriti
Meaning: Gift of God/Heaven
Mosa
Meaning: Gift of God.
Moseka
Meaning: Young girl
Moyo
Meaning: Life, spirit, joy, love
Mufasa
Meaning: Lion king father figure.
Nala
Meaning: Beloved
Nata
Meaning: Gift of God.
Neema
Meaning: Young
Oba
Meaning: King
Obi
Meaning: Heart
Ode
Meaning: A Lyric Poem
Ogbo
Meaning: "God's blessing" (or "Divine blessing")
Olee
Meaning: Happy moment
Oringo
Meaning: He Who Likes The Hunt
Pula
Meaning: the basic unit of money in Botswana
Pumbaa
Meaning: Wise warthog friend.
Rafiki
Meaning: Friend
Ramla
Meaning: Prophet
Reta
Meaning: Gift of God.
Roho
Meaning: Soul
Roro
Meaning: Nobility
Rufaro
Meaning: Joy
Sabra
Meaning: Cactus Fruit
Safari
Meaning: Journey, Expedition
Sarabi
Meaning: Mirage
Sarafina
Meaning: Seraphim
Sassandra
Meaning: Beautiful river goddess.
Shenzi
Meaning: Wild, cunning, shrewd.
Simba
Meaning: Lion
Sipho
Meaning: Gift of God.
Siti
Meaning: Lady
Sonto
Meaning: Gift of God.
Timon
Meaning: To Honor, Hold In Esteem
Tindo
Meaning: Active
Titi
Meaning: Flower
Yafeu
Meaning: Bold
Zazu
Meaning: Movement
Zibu
Meaning: Love and harmony.
Zula
Meaning: Brilliant, Ahead
Zulu
Meaning: Heaven