african names.meanings and their origins
| N A M E | O R I G I N | M E A N I N G | M / F |
| Ramses | African | Sun Born | Boy |
| Rashida | African | righteous | Girl |
| Razi | African | secret | Boy |
| Raziya | African | agreeable | Girl |
| Reth | African | King | Boy |
| Rhaxma | African | Sweet | Girl |
| Roho | African | Soul | Boy |
| Roshaun | African-American | Shining Light | Boy |
| Runako | African | handsome | Boy |
| Russom | African | Head, Boss | Boy |
| Safara | African | Her Place | Girl |
| Safiya | African | pure | Girl |
| Saidah | African | happy, fortunate | Girl |
| Salihah | African | correct | Girl |
| Salim | African | peace | Boy |
| Sarama | African | Nice | Girl |
| Saran | African | Joy | Girl |
| Selam | African | Peace | Girl |
| Semira | African | Fulfilled | Girl |
| Serwa | African | Jewel | Girl |
| Sesen | African | To Wish For More | Girl |
| Shakila | African | Pretty | Girl |
| Shakina | African | Beautiful One | Girl |
| Shakir | African | Grateful | Boy |
| Shandi | African-American | God is Gracious | Girl |
| Shandra | African-American | Variation of Sandra | Girl |
| Shantell | African-American | Song | Girl |
| Shaquana | African-American | Truth in Life | Girl |
| Shaquille | African-American | Pretty | Boy |
| Shasa | African | Precious Water | Girl |
