Nomi
Preserving and sharing the unique stories behind African names.
Preserving and sharing the unique stories behind African names.
8000+
Names Documented
8000+
Names Documented
28
Stories Collected
28
Stories Collected
5+
Languages
5+
Languages
Our Featured Stories
Start here: listen to some of our favourite name stories.
Our Featured Stories
Start here: listen to some of our favourite name stories.
Our Featured Stories
Start here: listen to some of our favourite name stories.
About Nomi
NOMI is a digital storytelling project dedicated to preserving, exploring, and celebrating the rich cultural meanings behind African names. We leverage storytelling as a tool to create bridges of understanding across diverse cultures within Africa and throughout the diaspora.
By digitizing personal narratives and spotlighting naming practices unique to our communities, we're inviting Africans everywhere to reconnect deeply with their roots, embrace their cultural identities, and foster pride in our shared heritage.
NOMI is a digital storytelling project dedicated to preserving, exploring, and celebrating the rich cultural meanings behind African names. We leverage storytelling as a tool to create bridges of understanding across diverse cultures within Africa and throughout the diaspora.
By digitizing personal narratives and spotlighting naming practices unique to our communities, we're inviting Africans everywhere to reconnect deeply with their roots, embrace their cultural identities, and foster pride in our shared heritage.
NOMI is a digital storytelling initiative dedicated to preserving, exploring, and celebrating the rich cultural meanings behind African names. We leverage storytelling as a tool to create bridges of understanding across diverse cultures within Africa and throughout the diaspora.
By digitizing personal narratives and spotlighting naming practices unique to our communities, we're inviting Africans everywhere to reconnect deeply with their roots, embrace their cultural identities, and foster pride in our shared heritage.
Got a story? Tell us
We'd love to hear how your name and its origins have shaped you
We'd love to hear how your name and its origins have shaped you
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
"Within my birth month, two big milestones for the family happened"
Ayodeji
Meaning: My joy has doubled
"My twin and I were children that my parents waited and prayed for"
Ogechukwukanma
Meaning: God's time is the best
"My name symbolises paving a good and blessed path for those coming after me"
Ijeoma E
Meaning: Safe journey
Meet the team behind Nomi
We’re just a small team with a big love for storytelling, culture, and languages
Meet the team behind Nomi
We’re just a small team with a big love for storytelling, culture, and languages
Meet the team behind Nomi
We’re just a small team with a big love for storytelling, culture, and languages
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find what you are looking for don't hesitate to contact us.
What kinds of stories are you looking for?
We welcome anything personal; how you got your name, what it means to you or the events surrounding your naming, or how your name has shaped your identity.
What languages do you feature?
Do you accept only audio submissions?
How will my story be used?
What kinds of stories are you looking for?
We welcome anything personal; how you got your name, what it means to you or the events surrounding your naming, or how your name has shaped your identity.
What languages do you feature?
Do you accept only audio submissions?
How will my story be used?
What kinds of stories are you looking for?
We welcome anything personal; how you got your name, what it means to you or the events surrounding your naming, or how your name has shaped your identity.
What languages do you feature?
Do you accept only audio submissions?
How will my story be used?