50 African Baby Boy Names Starting With D: Connect with Ancestral Roots

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Choosing a name for your baby boy? How wonderful! Our list of 50 African baby boy names starting with D is here to inspire you. These names, rich in history and cultural significance, will form a beautiful part of your baby’s identity.

Notable People With African Baby Boy Names Starting With D

Dakarai means “happiness and joy” in Shona and is shared by notable Zimbabwean artist Dakarai Akil. Dikembe Mutombo, a Congolese-American NBA star, carries the name Dikembe, meaning “peace”. This could be the perfect source of name inspiration for your little one!

Name	Common Variations	Meaning
1. Dakarai	Dakarae, Dekarai	“Happiness”
2. Dumisani	Dumisa, Dumisane	“Praise”
3. Dabiri	Dabire, Dabirie	“Teacher”
4. Deion	Deon, Dion	“God of wine and revelry”
5. Dume	Dumi, Dumee	“The child respects”
6. Diallo	Deollo, Diolo	“Bold”
7. Darey	Dari, Daire	“The one who is as good as gold”
8. Diji	Dexi, Deji	“Cultivator”
9. Dayo	Dayoe, Dayu	“Joy arrives”
10. Dabulamanzi	Dabulamanzie, Dabulamanzee	“Divider of the waters”
11. Daouda	Daudo, Dauda	“Loved”
12. Dalmar	Dalmer, Dalmor	“Versatile”
13. Damba	Dambae, Dambai	“Blessing”
14. Densu	Denso, Densou	“River name”
15. Dijiye	Dijiyae, Dijiyie	“Born during harvest”
16. Deo	Deeo, Deou	“God-like”
17. Dela	Delae, Delay	“Saviour”
18. Dumele	Dumelle, Dumele	“Respect me”
19. Duma	Dumaa, Dumah	“Respected one”
20. Damani	Damian, Damanie	“Tomorrow”
21. Dejen	Dejian, Dejun	“Strength”
22. Daliso	Dalise, Daleso	“Blessings”
23. Deke	Dekee, Dekae	“Dusty one”
24. Deba	Debe, Debu	“Joyous”
25. Daren	Daren, Deren	“Born at night”
26. Dumi	Dumee, Dumie	“Inspiration”
27. Dalon	Daloon, Danlon	“Highly esteemed”
28. Darenko	Darenkoe, Darenko	“Born after twins”
29. Dafari	Dafare, Dafarie	“The first child after twins”
30. Dziko	Dzeko, Dzikoe	“The world”
31. Duale	Dualey, Dualie	“Peace”
32. Danjuma	Danjumah, Danjumma	“Born on Friday”
33. Debola	Debole, Debolu	“The crown brings honor”
34. Deiondre	Deiondrey, Deiondry	“Valley”
35. Dembe	Dembee, Dembey	“Peace”
36. Diolinda	Diolindu, Diolindy	“He who loves us”
37. Dalitso	Dalitsoe, Dalitsoo	“Blessing”
38. Dzvashe	Dzvasha, Dzvashu	“God’s gift”
39. Dada	Dadae, Dado	“Curly-haired child”
40. Djimon	Dijimon, Dyjimon	“Powerful”
41. Daka	Dacca, Daca	“Has many friends”
42. Dawit	Dawite, Dawit	“Beloved”
43. Derin	Deron, Derun	“Born on a rainy day”
44. Dafydd	Dafyd, Dafidd	“Beloved”
45. Dako	Dacoe, Daco	“King”
46. Dialameh	Dialame, Dialamehh	“Savior has come”
47. Dirisu	Dirkso, Diriksu	“Do not forget”
48. Dongo	Dongoe, Dongow	“Thunder”
49. Dzvairo	Dzvaro, Dzveroe	“Wonder”
50. Dikotsi	Dikose, Dikosy	“Trouble”

Thank you for exploring our list of 50 African baby boy names starting with D. Remember, a name isn’t just a tag—it’s a gift of identity that your baby carries for a lifetime. Get inspired for this beautiful journey and don’t forget to check out more of our baby name idea lists on our site. Happy naming!

Notable People With African Baby Boy Names Starting With D

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