Female and male first names beginning with the letter “N”..

Uncommon name with unclear origins, possibly from Native American or Scandinavian roots, meaning 'water' or related to Norway.

African name from the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania, meaning 'life' or 'gift', symbolizing positivity.

Unique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'good fortune or luck', embodying prosperity and happiness.

Unique African name of Maasai origin, translating to 'the one who brings beauty'.

Captivating African name from the Yoruba culture meaning 'mother', embodying nurturing and care.

Distinctive African name, typically given to girls, with roots in the Swahili culture. It means 'star' or 'life', symbolizing brightness or abundant living.

Unique girls' name of uncertain origin, gaining popularity in recent years for its distinctive sound despite no known historical or cultural ties.

Nyaijah is of African origin, derived from the Swahili language. It means 'gift'.

Captivating Swahili name meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful', reflecting tranquility.

African-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'I will prosper', signifying positivity and hope for a flourishing future.

Unique unisex name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "nyai," meaning "moon." It is often associated with the moon's beauty and mystical qualities.

Swahili name meaning 'mother', signifying nurturing and kindness.

Unique and meaningful unisex name of African origin, specifically from the Swahili culture, signifying "star" or "bright star".

African name from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning 'brightness' or 'shining light.'

Distinct African given name derived from Swahili, meaning "life" or "to live", reflecting hopes for prosperity and vitality in one's life.

Swahili girls' name meaning 'grass', signifying growth and resilience.

Rare African name of Swahili origin meaning "life", popularized by its usage in Swahili literature and folktales where it was often associated with powerful female characters embodying strength, wisdom, and resilience.

Exotic African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "one who brings happiness," popularized by celebrities and symbolizing power and adaptability in Yoruba mythology.

Unique African name from the Fulani language, symbolizing water or rain in cultures valuing purity and abundance.

Unisex name of African origin, specifically from Swahili culture. It means "God is gracious" and consists of the elements 'Nya', meaning 'water', and 'Jia', denoting 'grace' or 'gracious'. Pronounced /nyah-ji-ə/, it offers a blend of cultural heritage and spirituality while maintaining rarity.

Rare African name of Igbo origin, translating to "one who arrives at dusk," symbolizing special blessings and prosperity for children born around sunset.

Rare, African name from the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania, signifying 'living in peace'.

Captivating unisex name of African origin, derived from the Maasai language, meaning 'antelope'.

African name of Maasai origin, meaning "gift from God" and reflecting the Maasai people's belief in divine intervention.

Unique African name derived from Swahili "nyali," meaning "coast" or "shoreline." It signifies a deep connection to nature and the ocean.

Distinctive African name from Ghana's Ashanti people, meaning "the promise that waits.

Distinctive Sudanese name of Dinka origin, passed down through generations without a specific meaning but holding great significance within its community.

Unique Ghanaian name from Ashanti culture with deep spiritual meaning. It signifies "Born on God's Day," symbolizing divine birth and blessing.

Unique Japanese given name derived from the onomatopoeic word "nyan," representing a cat's meowing. It has no specific meaning beyond its playful and whimsical origin, often used as a nickname or pet name in Japan. While it lacks historical significance, Nyan has gained popularity as a cute and adorable modern choice for parents seeking an uncommon Japanese name.

Swahili name meaning 'flowers' or 'blossoms', symbolizing growth and elegance with roots in East African nature traditions.

Unique female name of African origin, derived from the Swahili language meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout', popularized by Kenyan author Wangari Maathai who named her daughter Nyanah in the 1970s.

Unique baby name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the angelic realm or a combination of other names, with no universally agreed-upon meaning.

Unique African name of Swahili origin meaning "baboons," symbolizing strength, agility, and communal living habits.

African-derived name from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, potentially meaning 'laughter' or symbolizing joy and happiness.

Unique African name of Swahili origin, translating to "big lake," inspired by Lake Victoria, also known as Nyanza in Swahili.

Distinctive African name of Swahili origin meaning 'lioness queen', symbolizing strength and leadership.

Beautiful, unique African name of Swahili origin, believed to mean 'little moon' or 'moonbeam', giving it a mystical quality.

Unique African feminine name of Swahili origin, translating to 'star'. It symbolizes hope, light, and guidance, and has been traditionally given to daughters with strong cultural roots.

Nyarai, a Zimbabwean Shona name, translates to "She who brings rain," symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

Unique Swahili name meaning 'spear', traditionally given to boys to confer strength and courage, now also adopted beyond its traditional gender constraints due to its powerful meaning.