711+ African Business Names Ideas and Suggestions

Last Updated on March 19, 2024 by Mubashir Rafique

Looking for a creative and unique name for your African business? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of some of the most creative African business names and suggestions that will help your business stand out from the crowd.

As a business naming specialist with three years of experience, I have named thousands of startups from various industries. Through my experience, I have learned the importance of choosing a name that not only represents your business but also resonates with your target audience.

In this article, you will find a variety of African business names that are not only creative but also suitable for various industries. Whether you are starting a fashion brand or a tech startup, you are sure to find a suitable business name that will help your business succeed.

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African Business Names

These are some best and untaken African business names for you:

Bisi Restaurant – Nigerian cuisine
Midtown Goodies
Rainbow African Restaurant
Party Fowl
L’Appart
Mysteries of the East
Crusty Chicken
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Zoftig Eatery
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
Gramercy Tavern
Biltong Hut.
Luke’s Lobster Midtown East
The Rowdy Ones
Skate And Stay
Lionfish
The Polo Bar
African Paradise Restaurant
Spicella Spanish Kitchen
Greenanic Smoothies
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
Lagos Restaurant and Lounge
Joyful Heart African Cuisine
Long Eel
Green Land
Balthazar
Traditions n’ Tours.
Kings and Queens Liberian Cuisine
Hot Lunch
Farmhouse Inn Restaurant
Kilimandjaro
Radio Africa Kitchen
Africa First.
The Blue Cuttlefish
The Koeksister Korner
Fashion Hair Co.
Take Colors Inc.
The Joyful African
Copperminer Inc.
MaliMajesty Adventures
SoulfulSpa & Wellness
Curves & Curls
Cofa Consulting
KarooKraft Artisans
Chillax African Enterprises
Authentically African
MarulaMajesty Safaris
Newborn Kisses
Empire Hair
KarooKloset
Dam Colors
El Morocco Club
MaliMosaic Merchants
AshantiArtistry Studio
Southern Dream Media
Cabinets 4 Men
Hangover Creations
Khan Food & Imports Corporation
Your Hair Glowing
Body Talkz Too
ElevationEssence Events
SaharaSunset Delicacies
GhanaGold Exports
Of Rice And Men
The Black Man’s Club
Go Far Inc.
BantuBloom Botanicals
West African Food Center
Kiltefon Ghana Group
CongoCanvas Collective
Bodega Motives
MzansiMining Enterprises
Mane Masters
OyoOasis Ventures
Viva Hair Salon
Embrace Culture
The Wits Group
Cluff Out Loud
KalahariKube Innovators
Oak Colors Inc.
Swing And Swing
SaharaStreet Style
Red Pepper Enterprises

Creative African Business Names

Bowls And More
The Lashed Out Hair
Boom Boom Wholesale
NdebeleNurture Spa
MaasaiMosaic Artistry
Bunny Girl Brows
Cut For Cut
UbuntuUbiquity Productions
SaharaSage Consulting
Kafka’s Kettle
Black Moth Boutique
The Dickey Factorie
Hats Off Bunnies
Breaths & Birth
Herbal Nail & Hair Salon
MarulaMagic Constructions
Merhaba Inc.
Zendaya’s Boutique
Nile Railway Enterprises
South Side Shop
Hair Wonders Co.
TimbuktuTerra Ventures
Dwight Industries
Ric’s Men Cleaners
ResilienceRecords
Catherine’s Hair Shop
The Sunburst Chamber
SaharaSavvy Studios
AtlasAgriculture
Innovative Enterprises
EnuguEcho Entertainment
The Hair Affair
SavannaSerenity Journeys
Goodman’s Towing Services
Ozembaya LLC
NileNurture Farms
New Momma Helpers
Black Market MTL
Elevate Barbershop
Sapphire D’Africa
AfroFusion Getaways
The Nando Shoppe
The Kenyan Kitchen
Lavender’s Luxurious
MaliMatrix Solutions
TimbuktuThreads
NubianNectar Networks
NubianNectar Café
ZuluZenith Builders
ZuluZenith Developments
Chic Lace
AtlasAllure Tours
Eminence Latina
BlackBeauty Boutique
Sunrise West Trading
D&M Sports Services
CongoChic Couture
AshantiArchitecture
HeritageHaven Artisans
UbuntuUplift Ventures
New Beginnings
KilwaKraft Studios
AshantiAnalytics Agency
Booker’s Marketing
KilimanjaroKitchens
Pinty Pawnshop
Complexe Amhara Enterprises
Suya Spot Owing Mills
Jollof And More
The Black Tie Stash
Doll Face Lifestyle
Santana African Store
Urban Zest Doula Care
Tour Of The Homelands
Black Traditions Co.
MadibaMoods
LagosLion Logistics
Gospel Thrift
CapeCulture Creations
ZambeziZenzenith Getaways
AtlasAmplify Tech
Black Man On Call
AbujaAzalea Artisans
Black And Beautiful
NollywoodNectar Media
The Bulk Bloke
SwahiliSplendor Travel
UbuntuUrban Chic
NaijaNatural Beauty
MaasaiMarketplace
Abba Afro Africa
Tropicana Trading Co.
AtlasAlchemy Designs
Jacked Up & Fished
JoziGems Jewelers
Morphe Worldwide
CalabarCanvas Culture
SaharaSands Realty
MarulaMagic Media
The Ethnic Ups
Ricks And Shacks
Serious Services Co.
KilimanjaroKouture
Love For All

Unique African Restaurant Names Ideas

Enlisted are some best and funny African restaurant names ideas for you:

Madina Restaurant
Last Time
King and Queen
Adebola African Restaurant
Luke’s Lobster Upper East Side
Burger King
Ready Restaurants
Empellon Al Pastor
Sweet Dreams
Jungsik Cafe
Evviva Breakfast and Lunch
City Vineyard
Peking Inn
Fish Thursday
Boma – Flavors of Africa
The Palm Court
African American Best Food
New York Bo Ky
Ponty Bistro
Pink’s Hot Dogs
Tiffins Restaurant
Karoo Restaurant
Dynamic African Cuisine Inc
Aldeez Caribbean, Restaurant
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
African Palace
Last Cake
The Modern
Project Juice
Gringos Locos
Food Galore
Kaia Wine Bar
Wazobia African Market
Le Baobab Gouygui
Pakistan Tea House
Bud’s Barber Shop
PanAfrican Pantry
Zero Stress Mamma
SwahiliSavoir Sweets
Perfect Peace Doula Services
Silk N Slicks
MarulaMagic Safaris
TimbuktuTrek Travels
NileNest Building
NigeriaNexa Network
MaasaiMomentum Marketing
West Africa Quick Serve
Traditions and Tours
The Hungry Safari
Hot Hot African
CongoCode Collective
NaijaNomad Tours
My Origins Ltd.
The African Experience
SwahiliSerenity Spa
SwahiliSculpt Structures
Beaver Potts Company

Black Business Names

Here are some of the best and black business names that you will like:

Dining Delight
Benyam
Queen of Sheba
Bennachin
Adey Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant
Tall Oaks Café
Chow Down
FAD African Fine Dining Restaurant
Blue Cuttlefish
Stella’s and Mazie’s
Mamma Maria
American Whiskey TriBeCa
Amarachi
Bravo African Restaurant
Porter House Bar and Grill
Odabro African Restaurant & Lounge
Sea Miracle
Veronica’s Kitchen
African Spices
Sweet Escape
The Green Place
Very Homemade Food
Bubby’s Cafe
Red Tablecloth
Skyline Cafe-Ethiopian Cuisine
Veganic Corner
Carmine’s Italian Restaurant
Baar Baar
Buna Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
Pronto Pizza
My South African Restaurant.
Fingerlicking
DF Nigerian Food Truck
The Sizzling Grill
Authentic Leather Inc.
PortHarcourt Portfolios
ZuluZest Digital
Jhung Engineering Industries
Great Migration Inc.
Black Hair Dreams
Kitchen Chow
Strictly Nail & Hair
Power In Color Inc.
ProteaPrint Publishing
NollywoodNectar Creations
The Querida Doula
Nueces Marketing
KalahariKraftworks
Paparazzi Doni
Red Butterfly Agency
Luscious Blue Caffino
The Blow Dry Expert
MarulaMajesty Expeditions
KalahariKaleidoscope
AfriGlobe Exports
ZuluZenith Attire
Cloud Revel
The Hair Essentials
UbuntuUnwind Expeditions
UbuntuUrban Eats
SaharaSizzle Events

Best African Tribe Names

These are some best and good African tribe names for you:

Umami Burger
Little London
Plane Grill
Shaker + Spear
On The Dime Dining
Chez Panisse
Breakfast House
Superiority Burger
Appioo African Bar & Grill
Warm Delight
Good Taste
Voilà Afrique
Edulis Restaurant
Café Colucci
Lamano Chelsea
Yebo Beach Haus
Spice Symphony
The Palace International
La Fenice
The Restaurant
Edward’s
Home style Hawaiian
E’Njoni Cafe
Braai Hut
Doscominos
Drink And Dive
California Shack
Perry St
Hot Box Restaurant
Food Villa
Emerald Grill
Your Cook
Fine Dining Delivered
ZambeziZen Ventures
Cafe Casa Blanca
YorubaYum Catering
AfroPulse Travel
The Mysteries Of Africa
Lekha Industries
Helping Moms LLC
MaliMosaic Meals
Nash’s Barber Shop
Kelty’s T-Shirts
BeninBoutique Fashions
Namibian Power
South African Equity
SaharaSculpt Studio
Ngala International
Ascinda Mining Ltd.
KadunaKaleidoArt Studio
Chic Black Woman
A+ Black Inc.
MadibaMagic Media
Black Velvet Hairs
MombasaMaritime Shipping
Black Girls Cakery
AfroVibrance Ventures
NigeriaNest Homebuilders
Work Out Lingerie
Hook Up Locksmith
Ubuntu Upholstery
The Gurls Hair Salon
MzansiMosaic Merchants
Wholesome Healings
MaliMatrix Projects
KarooKaleidoTrips
EbonyElite Tech Solutions
Banner Africa
Couscous & Friends

South African Business Names

Below are some best and unique South African business names you can use:

The Standard Grill
Barry’s African Restaurant
Chiado Restaurant
Sushi Nakazawa
Teranga
Jean-Georges
White Napkin Restaurants
Schnipper’s
Cafe Rue Dix
Funmi’s Cafe – Nigerian Cuisine
Breakfast Champs
Afro Deli & Grill: Minneapolis
Geronimo Restaurant
Queens Caribbean African Restaurant
Grandma’s Sweets
Blue Hill
Chops N’ Drinks
Nando’s Peri-Peri
Mess Hall
Madiba Motors.
Lola’s Restaurant & Lounge
Canton Lounge
Sottocasa Pizzeria Harlem
Safari African Restaurant
Kitchen Near You
Mama’S Diner
Benoit New York
African Fusion Restaurant
Aggies Restaurant
Green Curry
The Ebony Corporation
Mountain Top Inc.
Do Your Do
BoereworsBistro
Nevaeh’s Collective Cosmetics
CongoCharm Couture
NubianNest Apparel
SwahiliSphere Media
The Gold Sapphire
MzansiMarvel Merchants
Happy African Restaurant
Roxy’s Body Shop
SerengetiSculpt Artworks
TimbuktuTech Trends
Hair Fascination Inc.
Sierra Independent
Professional Grade Women
The Dive Doula
AtlasAllure Adventures
SerengetiSilkwear
RainbowNation Retail
Big Shot’s Menswear
IboInk Media
Black Cloud Rentals
Safrican Star
African Taco Group
HeritageHarbor Hospitality
KultureKorner Cafe
Wonder Beauty Salon
Black’s Barbeque
SaharaSolstice Studios
Puff City Pimps
NigeriaNautica Tours
Killing Cactus
Luster Hair Lounge
The American African
The Designer Hair Company
Truly Free Stores
Natural & Colored Parents Co.
BantuBio Botanicals

How To Create Unique African Business

In order to succeed in a certain business, you have to take care of each and every aspect of its branding. The first step that your branding strategy should have is creating a unique name that will attract more and more customers into your business.

After turning random people into customers, the goal should be to turn them into returning customers. These customers are called satisfied customers; they mainly suggest your product to their friends and family.

Here is a list of few simple tips that will help you create such a name that will not only attract more people into your business but also turn them into returning customers.

1. Choose an Easy to Understand African Business

Choosing a name that everyone is able to understand will help your readers a lot in memorizing your business name. And we truly can’t explain how important it is to make your business name memorable.

If your business name is memorable, people will visit you again and again. It will be a lot easier to suggest your name to other people. This is the best part here.

Here is the list of easy-to-understand African business names.

Merchants River House
Little Park
Le Crocodile
Veselka
The Jenga Project.
Sole Di Capri
Casa restaurant
Temi African Store and Catering Services
Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine
Dragon Eats
Disproof African Restaurant & Bar
Sandwich corner
Don Angie
Restaurant Reel
Crabby Dick’s
Banadir Somali Restaurant
Berber Street Food
Abuja International Restaurant
Grub And Hud
Spicy Foods
Tasty Meals
Pure Thai Cookhouse
Nerds Eat First
August Restaurant
Africana
Curated Cuisine
Pat’s Delicious African Restaurant

2. Make It Short and Simple

Over the last year, we have suggested over a million business names to different firms and small businesses. In fact, we have got hundreds of emails from our visitors sending us to thank you emails. This is because it feels so good to get help from someone when you are stuck at something.

And most of our visitors come here when they are looking for a business name that they can’t finalize.

The point here is that almost all the names that we have suggested to our clients are super simple and short. Names that are longer than three words are boring often.

Here are some short and simple African Business names

Ecowas African Restaurant
Nkechi African Cafe
Chinese Tuxedo
Poke’ Bar
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar
Boucherie West Village
CHAIRMAN’S African Cuisine
Bar Pitti Cafe
Jodee African Cuisine
Clinton Hall
Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Restaurant
Rahama African Restaurant
Pointone African Cuisine
Haven Rooftop
Red Sea Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine Restaurant
Tusker House Restaurant
Chez Michelle
Piccola Cucina Estiatorio
5 Sisters Restaurant
Malatesta Trattoria
Thai Jasmine
Mashallah African Restaurant
Sheri Restaurant
Great Eastern Restaurant

3. Don’t Go for a Funny Name

There are a lot of firms that started their businesses with a funny name and they did quite well in the beginning. But the real problem starts when people don’t take your business seriously anymore.

Here are some examples of funny names.

Benjamin Steakhouse Prime
Meijin Ramen
Five Star
Little Owl
3teeshawarma
Mzansi Marketing.
Big Mountain
Ayo African Restaurant
Blue Nile
Shanghai 21
Mama Afrika Food LLC
Cheesy Restaurant
Chow Champions
Anokye Krom
The Disaster Café
Africa Kine
Trios Bistro
Serafina Tribeca
Murray’s Cheese Bar
Vizo’s African Bar & Restaurant
Richmond Station
The French Laundry
The Point African Restaurant

If you are starting a small business that is limited to a small community or just a targeted audience, then a funny name is okay to use.

But if you are going to start a business that you want to scale up, go for a general name and avoid funny names.

4. Try Business Name Generators

There are a lot of business name generators that will help you in naming your business. These generator are made in such a way that they will help you by providing thousands of business name ideas in just a few clicks.

Here are some names from the African Business name generators that you can use.

The Kitchen
Foodland
Morning Bliss
Dining Divas
Mogadishu Restaurant
Pisillo Italian Panini
Union Square Cafe
Blue Star Cafe
True Pizzeria Lounge & African Grille
Joe’s Pizza
Tawakal Halal Cafe
Pie’S Up
Daniel
Ashur Restaurant
Minetta Tavern
San Carlo Osteria Piemonte
East Meets West
El Vez and Burrito Bar

5. Finalize Your Business Name

To finalize a business name make a list of all the names that you liked from the above list. Then delete all the names that are either difficult to spell or difficult to remember.

Make sure the name you are selecting are easy to pronounce and feel good when said aloud.

Good Luck!

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