Assistance conquers a lion. _-Morocco

Do you have a naming or baby-naming challenge?

Maybe you have developed a short or long list of names but are unable to decide between one or two names. Or, perhaps you are unable to select even one or two potential names. In either case Afrikan Names can help by providing you with historical and cultural information to help you finalize your choice.  No matter where you are in the naming process, you will find THE AFRICAN BOOK OF NAMES and a name consultation to be a valuable resource.

If you need expert advice on African naming, we are pleased to offer a customized African name consultation. We’ll help with pronunciations, offer information on  African countries and ethnic groups and will help you select complimentary first and other names.  We can also offer name suggestions that are culturally specific and tailored to meet your needs. Most essentially, we can act as an objective third party to help you bounce around ideas and settle disagreements.

Privacy and Confidentiality Assurance

Information you provide Afrikan Names to complete your naming process is kept strictly private and confidential and is used only during the name selection process. We do not distribute, disclose, sell, trade, or exchange any e-mail, or personal information.  However, we may use evaluation responses and/or testimonials with permission.

Write the African Name Gatherer: afrikannames@gmail.com

Testimonials

“I am so pleased with my Afrikan names—they draw on those aspects of myself that I want to strengthen and maintain. They also help me to be proud of who am and where I come from. The ceremony was even more meaningful for me because my mother and I got names at the same time that complemented each other.” _{-Yara Zimisele Njeri Durojaiye, Daughter of Massassi Bono}

“I love my name.  Its very beautiful and it flows.  Thank you for presenting a name that I feel captures me.  As I am, and where I strive to be.  I do appreciate you.  Thank you.” _{- Zindla}

“My names are unique and they are all so fitting for me.” _-Fana

“With Dr. Hodari, we managed to organize a naming ceremony for about 70 girls in Seattle. Understand that the Afrikan population in Seattle is about 6% so any events that honor and celebrate Black culture tend to be limited to Black History Month or one of the few, but outstanding, community heritage festivals sponsored by different organizations. This event was different because it was JUST for Black girls. The girls gave Dr. Hodari  information about themselves when they registered for the event and as a community, we talked about each girl, if we knew them personally, let the names roll off our tongues, digested the meanings and came up with unique names for each of them. At the ceremony that Dr. Hodari officiated, the tradition of naming was discussed, each girl tasted the elements and learned the significance of each. The most powerful part of the ceremony was hearing the names said out loud and seeing the girl’s faces as they heard the meanings. Very powerful event. Volunteers for the day, some of whom were the girl’s parents, also wanted names and said they saw the girls using the names with each other and were pleased with how perfectly the names seemed to fit them. This was a truly remarkable event.” _{-Dr. Kendra C. Roberson}