Names are very important things that like souls, everyone alive has one or more. It is a way of identifying individuals and separating people from others.
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In Africa, one finds enormous pride in the names the bear as it links them to their roots, their cultures, their households, the situations in which they are bord, the days or months they were born in among others. See below so interesting, nice, and funny African names.
African male names
- Abayomi (Nigerian): Brings great joy
- Abiola (Nigerian): Born in wealth
- Ade (Nigerian): Royal
- Adeben (Ghanaian): Twelfth born
- Chiamaka (Nigerian): God is splendid
African female names
- Chidi (Nigerian): God exists
- Chibale (Egyptian): Kinship
- Deka (Somali): Pleasing
- Falala (Somalian): Born in abundance
- Feechi (African): Worship God
Funny South African names
South Africans have a way of making life bearable by making fun where you least expect, including naming their children, which of course is not deliberate. Here are some of the most hilarious South African names.
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1. Phelephe Matric Examsion
Following the initial logic of giving names to children, it is apparent that this fellow’s parents were optimistic about his academic pursuit and accomplishments.
2. Tsotetsi Pipinyana Pampoen
Judging from the difficulty of pronouncing this name it is safe to conclude that it is an absolute African name. It is a typical use Tswana name, one of South Africa’s native sub-tribes. The first name refers to male genitalia while the middle name is Afriikans name for pumpkin. You are excused if, by now, your mind is already wondering with the hope of understanding the inspiration behind this name.
3. Ndlovu Two-Rand
Clearly, back in the days, Two-Rands could have bought you more than they can today. Gosh! What happened to the South-African economy?
4. Sambu Victor Don’t Worry
The meaning of this name is left to your imagination. But wait a minute, if victor stayed true to his second name he must be among the most laid back persons today.
5. Amakali Immanuel Very Important Person
Whose parents wouldn’t nod their head to the affirmative if this was their child’s name