26 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name Gender Meaning
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Gamba
Baby Boy Sign Boy A tortoise who lives near water
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Gazali
Baby Boy Sign Boy Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
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Ghadhanfar
Baby Boy Sign Boy The ruler or the king of the Jungle; Lion
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Ghanapriya
Baby Boy Sign Boy A name from Ghana
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Gimbya
Baby Boy Sign Boy Princess
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Gogana
Baby Boy Sign Boy Male child; Variant of Godana
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Goodluck
Baby Boy Sign Boy Good fortune; Streak of luck
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Gother
Baby Boy Sign Boy Friendly
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Guban
Baby Boy Sign Boy Burnt
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Gucauno
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who falls like a bird
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Gulussa
Baby Boy Sign Boy God of the sky; Ruler of the sky
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Gure
Baby Boy Sign Boy Left-handed
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Goredenna
Baby Boy Sign Boy Black cloud
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Gacoki
Baby Boy Sign Boy He returns
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Gakere
Baby Boy Sign Boy Small muscle; Muscular
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Gakuru
Baby Boy Sign Boy Elderly one
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Gatete
Baby Boy Sign Boy Milk gourd
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Gathee
Baby Boy Sign Boy Elderly one
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Gathii
Baby Boy Sign Boy Traveler; Wanderer
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Gatimu
Baby Boy Sign Boy A spear
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Geteye
Baby Boy Sign Boy My master
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Gichinga
Baby Boy Sign Boy A firebrand
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Gicicio
Baby Boy Sign Boy Mirror
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Gikuyu
Baby Boy Sign Boy Founder of the Agikuyu nation
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Githinji
Baby Boy Sign Boy A butcher
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Gitonga
Baby Boy Sign Boy Wealthy one

Infographic: Meaningful African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G

If you seek exquisite baby names that are creative, culturally significant, and impactful, check out our infographic below. It features some charming

that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.


 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G(infographic)

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