African Baby Names, Popular Names From Africa Starting With Y
These are african baby names that start with the letter Y. Use the alphabet bar to switch to a different starting letter, or view all african baby names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahya | Swahili Name Meaning "God's Gift." | Male | African |
| Yusuf | Swahili And Muslim Name Meaning "The Beautiful" Or "He Shall Increase." | Male | African |
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