Surname · African origin
Keita
Meaning
The surname Keita means A Mandinka royal clan name.
Origin
African
Type
other
The origin of the surname Keita
Keita is a royal clan name of the Mandinka people of West Africa, borne by the rulers of the Mali Empire.
What kind of surname is Keita?
Keita is a other surname. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Okafor
Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo)
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Keita mean?
The surname Keita means A Mandinka royal clan name. Keita is a royal clan name of the Mandinka people of West Africa, borne by the rulers of the Mali Empire.
Where does the surname Keita come from?
Keita is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Keita?
Keita is a other surname.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Mensah.