First names in Africa: witnesses of a cultural richness and multiple ethnicities The guide of first names in Africa by ethnicity to choose the one of your baby or child - meanings for each exotic name, for boy or girl

Mahoudou, Hounsi or Assiba: as many first names as meanings and history! Indeed, among primitive tribes, giving a name to an individual had a magical character. It was to give him a power, to transmit certain forces to him.

A first name represents a reserve of energy. In Africa, it is considered that it can modulate the individual, act on his personality and, to a certain extent, on his destiny. More than a simple name, the first name can have a direct influence on people.

Collection of African first names for the greatest pleasure of lovers of Africa, the exotic and Africans themselves.

Choosing a first name for your child deserves special care. It is thus with the aim of helping you that this collection of more than 2,000 African first names was born. Some are common while others are more rare. From the Swahili, Arab or Yoruba ethnic groups, the originality is there. Choose from 272 pages and give your child the most beautiful name. Your little ones, by wearing them, will only be able to radiate.