144 African Christianity Boy Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Musa	Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Umar	Boy	Flourishing; Populous; Wealthy; Famous; Eloquent
Kato	Boy	Who knows it all; Second of twins; Wise; Increasing wisteria; East of the river
Kamau	Boy	Silent warrior
Ato	Boy	Born on a Saturday
Tor	Boy	Thunder; King
Kanye	Boy	Next in line; Let's give; Only once; Only one
Zebediah	Boy	Gift of Jehovah; Yahweh has bestowed
Tyreese	Boy	Gift of Gods; Smart; Talented; Brave
Selassie	Boy	Trinity; Power of the Trinity

Eno	Boy	Strong with a sword; Gift; Eagle
Saran	Boy	Joy; Moon; Refuge; Sanctuary; Supporting
Ademola	Boy	The crown is with wealth
Ceaser	Boy	Hairy
Janvier	Boy	January
Yohance	Boy	Gift from the Lord
Abbo	Boy	A Condiment (Mudama Origin)
Abioye	Boy	The son of royalty; A Variant of Abiola
Adeben	Boy	12th born child; African Akan
Afram	Boy	A River In Ghana, Africa

Ainsworth	Boy	Enclosure
Amlan	Boy	Born on Wednesday
Anane	Boy	Fourth son
Belay	Boy	One who is above everyone; Superior
Biton	Boy	Born after a long wait
Camarsa	Boy	One who is born to teach; a born teacher or preacher
Chaga	Boy	A Goat; the one having a dominant personality
Chiazam	Boy	Answer sent from God
Chidike	Boy	The one guided by the God
Chimalsi	Boy	A proud man

Chimelu	Boy	God has created them
Damisi	Boy	Cheerful personality
Davu	Boy	Starting of a new age
Deogracia	Boy	A God; a child of destiny
Diello	Boy	A bold an powerful person
Dubem	Boy	The Lord is my shepherd
Duka	Boy	All; free detailed and determined person
Dume	Boy	Resembling a bull; one who is very strong and confident
Etemaad	Boy	Faith; Trust
Gamba	Boy	A tortoise who lives near water

Gazali	Boy	Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
Ghadhanfar	Boy	The ruler or the king of the Jungle; Lion
Goodluck	Boy	Good fortune; Streak of luck
Gother	Boy	Friendly
Guban	Boy	Burnt
Gucauno	Boy	One who falls like a bird
Gure	Boy	Left-handed
Hajari	Boy	Used in Africa; One who takes flight
Halif	Boy	Ally; Confederate; One who Takes an Oath
Harbel	Boy	A town named Margibi County; Liberia

Harmalah	Boy	An african plant
Hekima	Boy	Knowledgeable; Clever
Hubaab	Boy	Aim; Friendship; Bubble of Water
Ndamukong	Boy	House of spears
Nzinga	Boy	To twist; To wrap
Odo	Boy	Possessor of wealth; Fortunate
Paddington	Boy	Toad farm
Siman	Boy	Hearing; Two souls
Tadelesh	Boy	A lucky man
Tefo	Boy	A payment; A reward

Tennant	Boy	Tenant; Renter
Tumo	Boy	Favorable public reputation
Goredenna	Boy	Black cloud
Kondo	Boy	Warrior; War
Mbwana	Boy	Ruler; Master
Mpasa	Boy	Brazilian word for mat
Yafeu	Boy	A bold and strong man
Absko	Boy	Power and strength
Barasa	Boy	Meeting site
Chege	Boy	The Kikuyu people of Kenya

Chilemba	Boy	Turban
Chitundu	Boy	Bird nest
Chiumbo	Boy	Little
Darweshi	Boy	Holy
Feruzi	Boy	Turquoise
Feye	Boy	The beginning
Gacoki	Boy	He returns
Gakere	Boy	Small muscle; Muscular
Gakuru	Boy	Elderly one
Gatete	Boy	Milk gourd

Gathee	Boy	Elderly one
Gathii	Boy	Traveler; Wanderer
Gatimu	Boy	A spear
Geteye	Boy	My master
Gichinga	Boy	A firebrand
Gicicio	Boy	Mirror
Gikuyu	Boy	Founder of the Agikuyu nation
Githinji	Boy	A butcher
Gitonga	Boy	Wealthy one
Jimiyu	Boy	Born during summer

Owiti	Boy	One who was born after a misfortune
Keanjaho	Boy	A mountain of beans
Mpenda	Boy	Lover
Mukami	Boy	A person who milks cows
Owuor	Boy	One who was born mid-morning
Obuya	Boy	Born when the garden was overgrown
Ochieng	Boy	Born in the daytime
Odikinyi	Boy	One who was born in the early morning
Odongo	Boy	Second of twins
Odour	Boy	Born after midnight

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Infographic: Notable African Christianity Boy Names with Meanings

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