Africa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Africa Name at a Glance

Name	Africa
Meaning	Pleasant.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Africa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Africa means “Pleasant”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Africa Name Origin

Our database records Africa under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Africa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Africa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Africa

When considering Africa for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.