The African names listed here come from many parts of Africa including Egypt, the source or many modern Pagan mystery traditions, and West Africa, the root of many modern Afro-American Pagan traditions, including Santeria, Umbanda and Voodoo. Whenever possible I have indicated the area or language group from whence the name derived.
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Aapep -Aapep is an Egyptian name meaning "moon snake". Aapep is a giant snake in Egyptian lore who is nothingness. If he catches your soul on its journey to the afterlife, you become nothing.
Abejide -Abejide is a West African (Yuroba) name meaning "born during winter".
Abidemi -Abidemi is a Yoruba name meaning "he was born during his father's absence".
Adisa -Yuroban name meaning "one who is clear".
Aina -Aina is a name used in many cultures. As a Japanese name it means (roughly) "my favorite vegetable side dish". As a Finnish name, it means "Always". As a Yuroban name, it means "a difficult birth".
Ala -Mother Goddess and guardian of societal law of the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. She who creates the living and rules the dead being a Goddess of fertility and Queen of the Underworld. Her symbol is the crescent moon.
Alfajiri -Alfajiri is a Swahili name meaning "dawn".
Ama -This name is found in both African and Native American traditions. Among the Yuroba people, Ama means a difficult birth and among the Ewe speaking people it means born on a Saturday. Both of these are West African language groups.
Amadi -Amadi is a Yuroban (West African) name that means "He seemed destined to die at birth".
Chitundu -This is an African name from the Kenya region and the Mwera language. It means "bird nest"
Jomo -Jomo is a Kenyan name meaning "flaming spear".
Kanoni -Kanoni is a Swahili word referring to a specific type of small bird.
Tiaret -Tiaret is a name of African origin meaning "Lioness".
Zahur -Zahur is a Swahili and Arabic name meaning "blossom".
