African Names begin with R, S, T and U

African Names begin with R, S, T and U are shown with their traditional interpretations. However, behaviors and attitudes can also be shown for any name when Neimology® Science is used. See African Name meanings main page for short examples.

African Names begin with R

Rabia- Spring
Rafiki- Friend
Rafiya- Dignified
Raisa- Exalted, raised expectations
Ramla- One who predicts the future, bull-headed
Rashad- Righteous, needs freedom
Rashidi- Thinker, counselor, independent
Rasul- Messenger, seeks new knowledge
Refilwe- We were given, learns about illusions
Reta- Shaken, athletic
Reth- King, deals with conflict well
Ridhaa- Goodwill, works for God
Rudo- Love, fun
Rufaro- Happiness, conflict
Rumbidzai- Praise, seeks attention
Rutendo- Faith, warrior

African names begin with S

Saad- Good fortune, loyal servant
Saada- Helper, devoted to God
Sabra- Patience, revengeful, lack of self-worth
Safara- Her place, fair, deceived
Said- Happy, independent
Salaam- Peach, loyal servant
Saleem- Peaceful, empathic
Salim- Peace, dependable
Sanaa- Art, devoted, conscious, observant
Sanura- Kitten, seeks pleasure
Sauda- Dark complexion, balanced
Sefu- Sword, smart, frank
Sekai- Be humorous, slothful
Semira- Fulfilled, detective, independent
Senwe- Dry grain stalk, learns through actions
Serwa- Noble woman and a jewel, kinesthetic learner
Sethunya- Bloom, flower, grows through conflict
Sibonakaliso- Sign, good communicator
Simba- Lion, strength
Simisola- Rest in wealth, constantly learning
Sipho- Gift, doesn't fit with society, unique
Sisi- Born on Sunday
Sithembile- We trust, conflicted
Siti- Lady, goddess
Sizwe- Nation, guided from within
Ssanyu- Joy, Constant learner
Subira- Patience, competitive

African Names begin with T

Tabita- Graceful, ambitious
Tafadzwa- We are pleased, needs things the same way
Tafari- He who inspires awe, executor of fairness
Tahir- Pure, holy
Taj- Exalted, on high
Tale- Green, shines
Talib- Seeker, athletic, independent
Tamasha- Pageant, hard-worker, freedom fighter
Tanesha- Born on Monday, sees from multiple views
Tanisha- Monday's Child, independent thinker
Taonga- We are thankful, strong, flexible
Tapiwa- Given, playful, excessive
Tariro- Hope, rebellious
Tatenda- Thank you, extremist
Tau- Lion, brave
Tawia- Born after twins, courageous
Temitope- Enough to give thanks, physical
Tenagne- Gold, changeable, tenacious
Tendai- Be thankful, giving thanks
Tendaji- Makes things happen, serves God
Thabo- Joy, Competitive, deals well with conflict
Thandiwe- Loving one, jealous
Thema- Queen, extremist
Themba- Trust, competitive, causes conflict
Thulani- Be quiet, be comforted, happy
Thulile- Is quiet, secure
Tiaret- Lioness, natural ruler
Tichaona- We will see, makes things difficult
Tinashe- God is with us, freedom seeker
Tisha- Strong willed, tenacious
Titilayo- Eternal happiness, atheletic
Tsholofelo- Hope, sharp, intelligent
Tumelo- Faith, confused

African names start with U

Uba- Father, Lord, worshipped
Ubora- Excellence, fair, exacting
Udo- Peace, rememberable
Uduak- Will, desire, leads for God
Ulan- First born twin, wants to better the world
Umar- Longevity, extremist, desires freedom
Umeko- Plum blossom child
Ummi- My mother, emotionally involved
Unathi- God is with us
Uzima- Vitality, self-directed
Uzochi- Seeking God's way, self-absorbed
Uzoma- Good way, doesn't listen to others
Uzuri- Beauty, determined