10 African Islam Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Aminata	Unisex	Feel safe
Ayra	Unisex	Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled
Aissata	Girl	Living; Alive
Alima	Girl	Learned; Wise; Cultured; Intelligent; Educated; Intellectual
Afiya	Girl	Health
Ayiana	Girl	Beautiful flower; Intelligent; Moving
Abeni	Girl	We prayed for her; Now she is ours; Someone who is prayed for
Aymen	Girl	Blessed; Lucky; Right-handed
Aba	Girl	Born on Thursday
Abana	Girl	This Biblical name means strong personality made with a stone

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