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.

Tap the arrow to see the meaning of each name, and the heart to save a name to your shortlist.

• 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