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Black Baby Boy Names - "B"
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Name Meaning
Baako The first-born
Babafemi My father loves me
Babatu He is a peacemaker
Babatunde My father returns
Babatunji My father returns again
Badru Born at full moon
Bahati Luck
Bakari Born with promise of nobility
Bakesiima He has luck
Balewa He brings happiness
Balla Brave
Balogun A warlord, or chief of war
Balondemu The chosen one
Bamwoze The child is spoiled
Bandele Born away from home
Banga Sharp as a knife
Barack Blessed
Baraka Blessed
Baruti Born to be a teacher
Baye He is straightforward
Bayo There is joy
Becktemba He can be trusted
Bediako He overcomes obstacles
Beedzi You came to eat
Behanzin possessing strength and wisdom
Bejide Born during the rainy season
Bem He is peaceful
Bendo He seeks fame
Name Meaning
Beno One of a band
Benjamin Son of my right hand
Betserai Born to assist
Betta He will sustain
Biboye You are what I wish for
Bisa He is greatly loved
Blake Pale white
Bloke He is a proud chief
Bobo Born on Tuesday, be humble
Bolewa He brings happiness
Bomani A warrior
Bongani He sings with joy
Boseda Born on Sunday
Bradford (Brad) A broad ford
Brandon Little raven, prince, or brave
Brennan Happy and joyful
Brenya I suffered before I got you
Brian Strong one
Bryan Strong one
Bruce Woods
Bunwi My gift
Buyinza God is mighty
Bwagilo A source of things
Bwana Great master
Bwerani Come child, you are welcomed
Byakatonda God owns everything
Byansi come w/nothing, take nothing
Byarugaba The giver's blessing

* The most popular names amongst expecting parents, for African American boys that start with the letter "B", are: Brian, Brandon, Baruti, Blake and Benjamin. The most notable one is Barack, after President Barack Obama. Most of the names listed above are of African descent.



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Our comprehensive collection consists of nearly 5,000 names that African American and African parents can choose for their unborn child. The names vary in origin, pronounciation, and style. Beside each name, you'll find it's meaning and/or a phrase of which the name is commonly associated with.

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