The impetus for this thread came about because I went off-topic in a current thread and provided information about two traditional African names-Sambo and Cuff-that are found in a number of 19th century {and earlier?} American and English? {with English=England} songs & stories.

I'm curious which other personal names from traditional African languages or from the Arabic language were used in 18th, 19th, and 20th century English language stories and songs.


Thanks in advance for your participation in this discussion.