42 African Christianity Unisex Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zola	Girl	Calm; Peaceful; Lump or mound of earth
Adiel	Boy	Ornament of God; God passes by
Jalani	Unisex	Strong; Powerful; To live
Rael	Boy	Ewe
Ade	Boy	Crown; Noble; Man; To be red; Sibling; Unseen
Shaka	Unisex	Brave warrior; Leader; Power; Pretty
Chi	Boy	Branch; God; Spiritual being; Will
Timberly	Girl	Timber clearing
Chima	Boy	God knows; Leave; Space time
Tonny	Boy	Flower

Adisa	Boy	Bundled up and set to dry
Chidi	Boy	God exists
Sena	Boy	Army; Gift of fate; Ewe; Holiness; Sacredness; Celestial bodies; Praise; Glory
Nyia	Girl	Bright; Benevolent love; Purpose
Abiola	Boy	Born in honor; Wealth
Essien	Boy	Sixth born child; Favorite one; Beloved
Imela	Unisex	Mistletoe; To have; Knife
Mandela	Boy	District; Almond
Maasai	Unisex	Owner of lands and farms
Mensah	Unisex	Third-born male child

Selasi	Unisex	Trinity
Nini	Girl	To lead, carry or bring towards; Apostle; Melody; Fish
Anu	Girl	Atom; Molecule; Grace; Favor; Heaven; Sky; Mercy
Aibileen	Unisex	Meadow; Grassy area
Delali	Unisex	The saviour
Tamani	Unisex	Praise; To God be the glory
Sharday	Unisex	Honor confers a crown; Rain
Amma	Boy	Mother; God of fertility and of rain; Wet nurse; Dark one; Grandmother; Born on Saturday; Edge of a sword
Cheche	Unisex	A small thing
Chidhatma	Unisex	The real God

Chidubem	Unisex	The one repaired by the Almighty
Chiedozie	Unisex	Planned by God
Chikelu	Unisex	Created by God
Chikere	Unisex	God has created
Dubaku	Unisex	Eleventh Born Child; very fortunate
Dumi	Unisex	One who inspires others; Powerful
Eega	Unisex	palm bird who loves to fly
Ekundayo	Unisex	The one who turns sorrows to joys
Folami	Unisex	Honor and respect; One who spreads warmth and sparkle
Jenue	Unisex	Person from the city of Jenue, Nigeria

Jioni	Unisex	Evening; Determined, dynamic, confused or jealous
Rafiki	Unisex	A friend

Infographic: Top African Christianity Unisex Names with Meanings

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

African Christianity Unisex Names with Meanings(infographic)

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