The Book of African NamesA historical rationale and the proper translations and usage of African names from the four comers of the continent |
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African name books Afrocentric Aisha Amadi ancestors Beautiful become Beloved birth Blessing Born at night Born during rainy Born on Friday Born on Monday Born on Thursday Brave brings ceremony child Chuma comes consoled create Crown culture daughter Dedicated deity Dignity Eagle earth example exists fame Father Female Flower fortune Gentle gift girls give given God's hands Happiness heart Honor Idowu important king knowledge language loves Male market day Master Molefi month moon Morning Mother Muganda name change Noble ourselves parents particular Patience Peace person Praise present Principles prosperous Provided rainy season reflect Region Meaning respect road saying significance slave soldier splendid Star story strength Strong struggle Suffering Sunday Support surprise Sweet Thank thing tradition Travel Tuesday twins Born warrior wealth wise Younger of twins