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Traditional name ideas for an authentic African business.
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A good African business name sounds modern and creative, while still staying true to African traditions. With plenty of growth opportunities in various industries, you'll want to choose a business name that's powerful enough to stand out among competitors. See our list below for ideas, or use our African business name generator.

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African Business Name Ideas:

01. Taste of Frika

"Frika" is a term often used to describe Africa. Great for those who specialize in African cuisine.

02. Traditions n' Tours

Africa is known for its many cultural traditions, something that's paid tribute to in this gem.

03. Best of Africa

Simple but remains powerful. "Best" labels your products and/or services as top quality.

04. Chow Champions

This intriguing but fun name pays tribute to the "Bunny Chow," a beloved South African dish.

05. Homeland Tours

Africa is often referred to as the "homeland," making this a fitting name for a tour business.

06. Ebony Empress

Sounds seductive and feminine. Could work for African-inspired hair products or a clothing brand.

07. The Indaba

The perfect name for an African-centered media house. "Indaba" means "stories" or "news" in Zulu.

08. Africa First

Strong name that places the main interest of your business first. You'll love the branding process.

09. The Jenga Project

Good for a construction firm that creates African architecture. "Jenga" means "build" in Swahili.

10. Go Frika!

This powerful name starts with a positive action word. Could work for an online-based business.

African Restaurant Business Names

African Restaurant Business Names

Delicious name suggestions for an African restaurant.

More African Business Name Ideas:

Cool African Business Names:

  • Sense of the Serengeti.
  • Kilimanjaro Kraving.
  • Baobab Boutique.
  • ZanziBar & Grill.
  • Olduvai of Old.

Memorable African Company Names:

  • Saharan Salt.
  • Giza Gallery.
  • Ngorongoro Nights.
  • Omo Outback.
  • Sister Sossusvlei.

Good African Names for a Business:

  • Nile & Miles.
  • Lovely Lalibela.
  • Totally Timbuktu.
  • The Chef of Chefchaouen.
  • Kruger Kutz.

African-Themed Names for a Business:

  • Mr. Maasai Motors.
  • Old Okavango.
  • Salt From Makgadikgadi.
  • Tutu Temple.
  • Kinshasha Kinship.

Modern African Bar Names:

  • Beer From Botswana.
  • Sahara Spiritz.
  • Lusaka Liquors.
  • Brazaville Bottles.
  • Bangui Brandy.

FAQs:

How do I generate African company names?

  1. Think about your target market, brand, and specialty.
  2. Comb through your business plan for keywords and feed them to a business name generator.
  3. Brainstorm name ideas and ask for feedback from peers.
  4. Use online polls and surveys.
  5. Check the name availability with the state.
  6. Choose a memorable name and register it.

Where can I find catchy African business names?

See our list of African business name ideas or use our business name generator.

How can I come up with a good Zulu business name?

  1. List keywords related to your business.
  2. Consult a bilingual English-Zulu dictionary to find translations for your keywords.
  3. Combine your Zulu and English keywords in interesting ways.
  4. Ask Zulu speakers for feedback on your favorite names.
  5. Choose and register your business name.

Where can I find an African-themed black company name generator?

Try Namesnack — you can generate hundreds of African business name ideas for free by simply inputting a few keywords.

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