African name generator

Generation of authentic African names by gender, region, meaning, and rarity.

Category: Names

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Key Features

  • Generation of authentic names by region and tradition
  • Flexible filtering by gender, length, and initial letter
  • Semantic hints for name meanings
  • Rarity mode from popular to rare forms
  • Option to add a suitable surname
  • Bulk generation with a selectable number of results
  • Suitable for characters, brands, nicks, and authors
  • Absolutely free

Description

African names are very remarkable: they carry with them the entire history of a family, regional roots, and beliefs. No matter why you need to come up with a new name, our online African name generator will be happy to help you do it. It doesn't just pull words out of thin air, but is based on real African traditions: you can specify the gender of the future name and choose the region from which you would like to borrow the sound. Some people pay attention to the length of the name: short for a memorable brand, longer and more sonorous for characters in works of fiction. For others, the meaning is important, for example, for a future child. Even rarity is taken into account: you can generate names that are familiar to everyone, or rare variants that you won't find anywhere else. Now you don't need to flip through the pages of anthropological reference books or dig through ethnographic materials; a few clicks are enough. Want to come up with a nickname for an online game? The generator will suggest dozens of options. Need a name for a character in a novel that will symbolize fortitude and hope? Easy.

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