An old story does not open the ear as a new one does. _-Benin

Enjoy this list of African alternatives to European names.

• Allison can become ALISIRI (afternoon).
• Angela can become ANGALIA (to observe; to watch).
• Amanda can become AMANDAH (freedom).
• Ethan can become ETAN (God’s love never ceases).
• Emma can become EMA or EME.
• Gina or Jeanna can become JINA (to name) or NGINA (one who serves).
• Hannah can become HANA or HANAA (happiness).
• Harold or Harry can become HARI (heat).
• Isabelle can become ISABELE (I can’t stand them) or ISIBILI (reality, truth).
• Jason can become JASIR (fearless).
• Jeffrey can become JAFARI (creek).
• Janeen or Janine can become JANAAN (essence).
• John can become JON (the Lord’s grace).
• Kenneth can become KENYATTA (musician).
• Lisa can become LESA (child born unexpectedly).
• Malcolm can become MALIK (king).
• Miriam can become MARIASHA (perfect one; bitter with sorrow).
• Olivia can become OLOVA (good hearted).
• Robert can become ROBLAI (the one who brings rain).
• Thomas or Tom can become THANDIWE (beloved) or TOMA (significant).

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