Lingala baby names
450 verified Lingala names from DR Congo and Congo-Brazzaville — each with its meaning, how to say it, and its traditional spelling.
A
“A beloved daughter who brings her father joy”
/ab-ih-GAH-ee-leh/
““Father of a multitude/many nations.””
/ah-brah-HAH-mah/
““Noble,” from the Germanic element adal.”
/ah-DEL/
““Noble wolf,” from Germanic elements adal and wulf.”
/ah-DOLF/
““From Hadria/Adria,” referring to the Adriatic region.”
/ah-dree-EN/
“Meaning uncertain; proposed derivations include a Celtic term meaning “handsome” or “harmony.””
/ah-LAN/
““Defender of men/people.””
/ah-lek-SAHN-druh/
““Defender” or “helper/defender.””
/ah-lek-SEES/
“Its derivation is disputed; it may be related to names meaning “noble” or, in some traditions, “light.””
/ah-LEEN/
““Noble and ready/eager,” from Germanic elements adal and funs.”
/al-FONSS/
“Immortal”
/am-BRWAHZ/
““Trustworthy,” “faithful,” or “honest.””
/ah-MEE-nah/
“A form of Anne/Anna, ultimately meaning “grace” or “favor.””
/ah-na-EES/
““Manly” or “masculine.””
/ahn-DRAY/
““Angel” or “messenger.””
/ANZH/
“Like an angel; gentle and radiant”
/ahn-zheh-LEEK/
““Unconquered” or “invincible.””
/ah-nee-SAY/
“Grace; favor (a diminutive of Anne).”
/AN-ee/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-noo-ah-REE-teh/
“Feminine form associated with Apollo, the Greek god.”
/ah-poh-LEEN/
“Traditionally interpreted as “most holy” or “very holy.””
/ah-ree-AN/
“Lion of God.”
/ah-ree-EL/
“The best or exceptionally excellent one”
/ah-rees-TEED/
“Etymology uncertain; often linked to a Germanic element meaning “eagle.””
/ar-LET/
“Army man; soldier (from Germanic elements meaning army and man).”
/ar-MAHN/
“Great, dignified, and worthy of respect”
/oh-GOOST/
“Venerable and worthy of respect”
/oh-gus-TAN/
“From Aurelianus, meaning “of Aurelius”; Aurelius is associated with Latin aureus, “golden.””
/oh-reh-LYAN/
B
“Son of consolation and encouragement”
/bar-na-BEH/
“Favored by God; blessed”
/BEN-eh-dikt/
“Blessing; the French noun bénédiction.”
/beh-neh-deek-SYON/
“Brave bear; from Germanic elements meaning “bear” and “brave/strong.””
/ber-nah-DET/
“Bright and splendid”
/BEHRT/
“Bright and illustrious”
/behr-TAN/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/beh-ta-NEE/
““Grandmother” or a respectful term for an older woman in Swahili.”
/BEE-bee/
“Beloved; from French bien-aimée.”
/byen-ah-MAY/
“Welcome/welcomed; from French bienvenu.”
/byan-vuh-NOO/
“Welcome/welcomed; from French bienvenue.”
/byan-vuh-NOO/
“Daughter or girl, a form related to Swahili binti.”
/BEEN-too/
“Gentle and kind-hearted”
/blan-DEEN/
“Kindness, gentleness, and good manners”
/boh-BOH-toh/
“Authority, leadership, and the power to guide others”
/boh-KON-zee/
“God’s goodness”
/boh-LAH-moo/
“Love—the deep affection and happiness a child brings into the home”
/boh-LEENG-goh/
“Wealth, abundance, and prosperity”
/boh-MENG-goh/
“The precious gift of life”
/bo-MOY/
“Faith; belief in God”
/bohn-DEE-mee/
“A Catholic/Italian-derived male given name, from Italian bosco, “wood” or “forest”; commonly associated with Saint John Bosco.”
/BOS-koh/
“Honesty, integrity, and upright character”
/boh-SEM-boh/
“Respectful obedience and good manners”
/boh-TOH-see/
“Justice, fairness, and righteousness”
/boh-yeng-geh-BEH-neh/
“Harmony, agreement, and unity”
/boh-yoh-KAH-nee/
“Depth; figuratively, profundity. “Wisdom” is an interpretive extension, not the literal meaning.”
/boh-ZEEN-doh/
“Wealth, riches, prosperity, or abundance.”
/boh-ZWEE/
“Exalted or high; from a Celtic root associated with height and eminence.”
/bree-ZHEET/
“Wisdom, good judgment, and cleverness”
/BWAN-yah/
C
“Spanish form of Carmel, referring to Mount Carmel; it is also associated with Latin carmen, “song.””
/KAR-men/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/seh-DRIK/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/SAY-zar/
“Chance, luck, or fortune.”
/CHAHNSS/
“Feminine formation based on Chance; conveys chance, luck, or fortune.”
/shan-seh-LEEN/
“A French feminine name derived from a place name, ultimately related to Occitan cantal, “stone” or “stony place.””
/shahn-TAL/
“Feminine form of Charles; ultimately “free woman” by modern feminine interpretation.”
/shar-LEEN/
“A feminine form related to Christian/Christine; “Christian,” “follower of Christ,” or “anointed one.””
/krees-TEL/
“A follower of Christ”
/kree-stee-AHN/
“Usually a diminutive of Cynthia (associated with Mount Cynthus and Artemis/the moon); sometimes of Lucinda”
/SIN-dee/
“Bright; clear; famous”
/klah-REES/
“Feminine diminutive of Claude/Claudia; traditionally connected with “lame” or “limping””
/kloh-DET/
“Feminine form of Claudius; traditionally connected with “lame” or “limping””
/KLAW-dee-a/
“Feminine form/diminutive of Claude or Claudia; traditionally connected with “lame” or “limping””
/kloh-DEEN/
“Merciful, gentle, and forgiving”
/kleh-MAHNS/
“Merciful; mild; gentle”
/KLEM-en-teen/
“Consoled; comforted”
/kon-soh-LAH-tah/
“Steadfast and constant”
/kon-STAN/
“Coral”
/ko-ra-LEE/
“Maiden; young girl”
/koh-RIN/
“Curly-haired; associated with Saint Crispin”
/KRIS-pin/
“From Cyprus; Cypriot”
/see-pree-EN/
“Belonging to the Lord”
/see-ree-AK/
“Lordly; belonging to the Lord”
/see-REEL/
D
“Young heifer; calf”
/DAH-mah-ris/
“God is my judge”
/dan-YEL/
“God is my judge”
/dan-YEH-leh/
“Beloved”
/dah-VEE-dee/
“Dolphin; woman from Delphi”
/del-FEEN/
“Follower of Dionysus”
/deh-NEES/
“Female form of Denis; follower of Dionysus”
/deh-NEEZ/
“Destiny; fate”
/des-TAN/
“Destiny; fate”
/des-tee-NAY/
“Divine; associated with the Roman goddess Diana”
/dee-AHN/
“Desired; longed for”
/dee-DYAY/
“Thank God; gratitude for a blessing”
/dyuh mehr-SEE/
“God-given; gift of God”
/dyuh-doh-NAY/
“Thank God; thanks be to God”
/dyuh-mehr-SEE/
“Dedicated to Demeter”
/dee-mee-TREE/
“Divine”
/dee-VAN/
“Divine”
/dee-VEEN/
“Belonging to the Lord”
/doh-mee-NEEK/
“Given; bestowed”
/doh-na-see-EN/
“Gazelle”
/dor-KAH-see/
“Gift of God”
/doh-roh-TAY/
E
“A flowing river, symbolising life and continuity”
/eh-BAH-leh/
“Wealthy or prosperous spear”
/ED-gar/
“Wealthy protector or guardian”
/ed-MON/
“Wealthy guard or protector”
/eh-dwah/
“Light or torch; a form related to Helen/Helena”
/eh-lee-AHN/
“My God is Yahweh”
/eh-lee/
“God is my help”
/eh-lee-EH-zehr/
“Hope and hopeful expectation—a child who fills the family’s future with promise”
/eh-lee-kee-ah/
“Hope and trust in God”
/eh-LEE-kyah/
“God is my oath”
/eh-LEE-za/
“God is my oath”
/eh-lee-zah-BET/
“God is my oath”
/eh-LEEZ/
“My God is Yahweh”
/eh-LEE-yah/
“Chosen or elected”
/eh-LWAH/
“A brave, strong-hearted person worthy of respect”
/eh-LOHM-beh/
“Victory or success—a joyful triumph and cause for celebration”
/eh-LONG-gah/
“God is with us”
/eh-man-WEH-leh/
“Work-ruler; powerful ruler”
/eh-meh-REE/
“Rival; striving or emulating”
/eh-mee-LEE/
“Rival; striving or emulating”
/eh-mee-lee-EN/
“God is with us”
/eh-man-wel/
“God is with us”
/eh-man-wel/
“Fruitful”
/EH-frem/
“Hairy”
/eh-SAH-woo/
“Joy and thanksgiving”
/eh-SENG-goh/
“Hope”
/es-peh-RANS/
“hope”
/eh-SPWAR/
“A shining star”
/es-TEL/
“crown; garland”
/eh-tyen/
“A child born during wartime or remembered as a sign of courage through difficult times”
/eh-TOOM-bah/
“well-born; of noble birth”
/yoo-zheh-NEE/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/eh-veh-LEEN/
“good journey; prosperous journey”
/eh-VOH-dee-ah/
“A long-awaited answer to prayer”
/eg-ZOSS/
“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”
/eg-zoh-SAY/
“God strengthens”
/eh-zeh-kee-EH-leh/
F
“associated with the Roman family name Fabius; traditionally linked to faba, “bean””
/fa-BYAN/
“feminine form of Fabien; associated with the Roman family name Fabius and traditionally with faba, “bean””
/fa-bee-EN/
“feminine Roman family name derived from Fabius, traditionally associated with faba, “bean””
/fah-bee-OH-lah/
“free one; a diminutive of Frances/Françoise”
/FAN-ee/
“a Swahili and other African form of Fatimah, commonly interpreted as “one who abstains” or “one who weans””
/fah-TOO-mah/
“favor; grace”
/fah-VUR/
“A bright, radiant woman whose presence brings light”
/FEH-beh/
“happy; fortunate; lucky”
/feh-LEE-see-ah/
“Happiness and good fortune”
/feh-lee-see-TAY/
“Lover of horses.”
/fee-LEE-poh/
“Firm and steadfast”
/feer-MAN/
“Son; a familiar or affectionate term for a son.”
/fees-TON/
“A flower, symbolizing beauty and flourishing”
/FLOR/
“Faith.”
/FWAH/
“One who is born fortunate and blessed”
/for-too-NAH-tah/
“A free and independent woman”
/fran-SEEN/
“Peaceful ruler”
/freh-deh-REEK/
G
“God is my strength.”
/ga-bree-EL/
“A Gael; of Gaelic/Breton origin.”
/gah-EL/
“Brave or hardy with the spear.”
/zheh-RAR/
“A Germanic name derived from gisel, commonly interpreted as “pledge” or “hostage”; associated with Saint Ghislain.”
/gee-LAN/
“Pledge; promise; hostage (in the older Germanic sense).”
/zhee-ZEL/
“Princess; ruler of a territory (traditional Welsh interpretation).”
/GLA-dis/
“Glory; a name formed from or associated with French gloire/English glory.”
/GLOH-dee/
“Glory, honor, and a life that brings praise”
/GLWAR/
“Grace and divine favor”
/grays/
H
“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”
/hah-LEE-mah/
“A shining and radiant woman”
/eh-LEN/
“Heir; inheritor.”
/eh-ree-TYEH/
“Battle-worthy or worthy in battle; from Breton elements meaning “battle” and “worthy.””
/ehr-VEH/
“Cheerful and joyful”
/ee-LAIR/
“Mind, intellect, or spirit; from a Germanic root.”
/OOG/
“Feminine diminutive of Hugues, ultimately meaning mind, intellect, or spirit.”
/oo-GET/
I
“Immaculate; without stain or blemish.”
/ee-mah-koo-LAY/
“Beautiful or beloved of Ing, an Old Norse god.”
/ING-grid/
“Pure-hearted and sincere”
/in-noh-SAHN/
“A whole-hearted and complete person”
/EER-ma/
“God is my oath”
/ee-zah-BEL/
“A form of Isaac, meaning “he laughs” or “laughter.””
/ee-SAH-kah/
“One who struggles with God; traditionally interpreted as one who contends with God.”
/IZ-ra-el/
J
“Feminine form of Jacques/James, ultimately from Jacob, traditionally interpreted as “supplanter.””
/ZHAH-kleen/
“A fragrant flower and a symbol of beauty”
/JAZ-min/
“God is gracious”
/zhah-NET/
“Dove.”
/jeh-MEE-mah/
“Fair/white phantom or spirit (Cornish form related to Guinevere).”
/JEN-ih-fer/
“Yahweh/God exalts.”
/zheh-reh-MEE/
“Yahweh/God establishes.”
/zho-ah-KEEM/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/JOHB/
“Traditionally derived from a Germanic element referring to a Gaut/Goth; the exact derivation is debated.”
/JOH-seh-leen/
“Yahweh is God.”
/zhoh-EL/
“Joy and happiness”
/ZHWAH/
“Dove.”
/YOH-nas/
“Yahweh/God judges.”
/zho-sa-FAT/
“Feminine diminutive of Joseph; “may he/Yahweh add or increase.””
/zhoh-ZET/
“Yahweh/God supports.”
/zho-ZEE-as/
“The Lord saves”
/zhoh-ZWAY/
“Praise; praised one.”
/JOOD/
“Youthful”
/ZHYL/
“Youthful and full of promise”
/zhoo-lee-EN/
“Just, fair, and upright”
/zhoos-TEEN/
K
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/kah-bah-SEH-leh/
“A Congolese form of Caleb, from Hebrew; traditionally glossed “dog” (the Hebrew etymology is not fully certain).”
/kah-LEH-beh/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/KAHN-zah/
“An Arabic name meaning “premature child” or “one born early.””
/kha-DEE-jah/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/kim-BAHN-goo/
“A peaceful, harmonious life”
/kee-MEE-a/
“Beautiful or lovely”
/kee-TOH-koh/
“A Luganda name associated with -zito, “heavy”; it is used in the DRC largely through Catholic devotion to St. Kizito.”
/kee-ZEE-toh/
L
“A Germanic name meaning “land-bright” or “bright land.””
/lam-BEHR/
“French feminine form of Laurent; “from Laurentum,” traditionally associated with laurel.”
/loh-RAHNS/
“God has helped”
/la-ZAR/
“Weary; traditionally understood as a woman who has endured much”
/LEE-ah/
““Today.””
/LEH-loh/
“French feminine form of Léon, meaning “lion.””
/leh-oh-NEE/
“Offering or gift—a child welcomed as a blessing”
/lee-BON-zah/
“One who goes first and leads the way”
/lee-BOH-soh/
“Family, lineage, and the enduring bond of one’s people”
/lee-BOH-tah/
“Gift—a precious child received with gratitude and love”
/lee-KAH-boh/
““Matter,” “affair,” “issue,” or “event.””
/lee-KAHM-boh/
““Ability,” “capacity,” or “possibility.””
/lee-KOH-kee/
“The open sky and high aspirations”
/lee-KOH-loh/
“French feminine given name, usually connected with Lily/Lillian; conventionally interpreted as “lily.””
/lee-lee-AN/
“Blessing from God”
/lee-pam-BOH-lee/
““Gathering,” “assembly,” “association,” or “union.””
/lee-SAHN-gah/
““Help,” “assistance,” or “support.””
/lee-SOON-gee/
““Benefit,” “advantage,” “value,” or “profit.””
/lee-TOM-bah/
“Salvation and deliverance”
/loh-BEE-koh/
“A Congolese personal and family name; a secure literal Lingala etymology is not established.”
/loh-KOO-ah/
“Honor and glory to God”
/loh-KOO-moo/
““Pride,” sometimes with the negative sense “arrogance” or “conceit.””
/loh-LEN-doh/
“A widely used familiar nickname or reduplicated personal form; it has no single fixed meaning of “sweet and affectionate.””
/LOH-loh/
““Sunday,” from the regional form lomingo/domingo.”
/loh-MEEN-goh/
““Blessing” or “benediction.””
/loh-SAH-koh/
“Prayer and devotion”
/loh-SAM-boh/
““Song.””
/loh-YEM-boh/
“A child who brings light”
/LOOK/
“A woman who brings light”
/loo-SEE/
“Radiant and full of light”
/loo-SYAN/
“French lumière, “light.””
/loo-MYEHR/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/loo-MOOM-bah/
“A Congolese personal and family name; a verified literal Lingala meaning is unavailable.”
/loo-TOOM-bah/
M
“The earth, grounding and nourishing”
/mah-BEH-leh/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mah-bee-AH-lah/
“A French-language affectionate short form, usually of Madeleine; it has no distinct Lingala lexical meaning.”
/MAH-doh/
“Arabic name, also spelled Maimouna or Maymuna, meaning “fortunate,” “blessed,” or “auspicious.””
/my-MOO-nah/
“Strength, power, and the ability to stand tall”
/mah-KAH-see/
“A Congolese/Kongo personal name; in Kongo usage it is associated with hardship or troubles, not family continuity.”
/mah-kee-AH-dee/
“My messenger or my angel”
/mah-LAH-kee/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mah-LONG-gah/
“Blessings—a child welcomed as a source of happiness and good fortune”
/mah-pahm-BOH-lee/
“A child associated with twins, or a name celebrating twin birth”
/mah-PAH-sah/
“Pearl”
/mar-guh-REET/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mah-ree-AH-mah/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ma-RYUS/
“A European feminine name, commonly analyzed as a form combining Marie and Madeleine/Magdalene; it is not a Lingala word meaning strength or courage.”
/mar-LEHN/
“A French feminine form, generally treated as a Marie-Lise/Marie-Élise-type compound; it has no verified meaning of “precious child.””
/mar-LEES/
“Lady; mistress of the household (from Aramaic).”
/MAR-tah/
“Lady; mistress of the household (from Aramaic).”
/mart/
“Feminine form of Martin: of Mars; warlike.”
/mar-TEEN/
“Laughter and smiles—a child who fills the family with joy”
/mah-SEH-kah/
“Gift of Yahweh/God (from Hebrew Mattityahu).”
/mah-TYUH/
“Mighty in battle”
/mah-TEELD/
“Related to Latin maturus, “mature” or “ripe.””
/ma-too-RAN/
“Thanks to God; gratitude”
/mah-TON-doh/
“The greatest”
/mak-SEEM/
“Wisdom, intelligence, and practical understanding”
/mah-YEH-leh/
“Dove or pigeon.”
/m-BEM-bah/
“Rain, renewal, and a fruitful year”
/MBOO-lah/
“Strength or might plus hardy/brave (Germanic elements maht and hard).”
/meh-DAR/
“Wonder; marvel (French merveille).”
/mehr-VAY/
“Who is like God?”
/mee-SHEL/
“Who is like God?”
/MEE-kah/
“A French feminine name, used in Francophone Congo; usually connected with Provençal Mireio and interpreted as “to admire” or “admirable,” not “one who brings joy.””
/mee-RAY/
““Small,” “little,” or “young one.””
/MOH-keh/
““World,” “earth,” or, depending on context, “country.””
/moh-KEE-lee/
“A child whose birth marks an important or much-remembered day”
/moh-KOH-loh/
“Leader, ruler, or chief”
/moh-KON-zee/
“A determined, hardworking person who does not give up”
/moh-LEN-deh/
““Spirit” or “soul.””
/moh-LEE-moh/
“Victor or one who triumphs—a child who brings celebration and pride”
/moh-LONG-ghee/
““Doctor,” “healer,” or traditional practitioner/healer.”
/mohn-GAHN-gah/
““Friend” or “companion.””
/moh-NEEN-gah/
“A French feminine name, ultimately related to Greek monos, “alone” or “solitary.””
/mo-NEEK/
““One who blesses” or “blesser.””
/moh-pahm-BOH-lee/
““Wind.””
/moh-PEH-peh/
““Holy one,” “saint,” or “sacred.””
/moh-SAHN-too/
“Drawn out of the water”
/MOH-seh/
““Young woman” or “young girl.””
/moh-SEH-kah/
“A loving heart”
/moh-TEH-mah/
““Teacher” or “instructor.””
/moh-TEH-yee/
““Value,” “worth,” “importance,” or “price.””
/moh-TOO-yah/
““Learner,” “pupil,” or “student.””
/moh-yeh-KOH-lee/
““Sun” and, by extension, “daylight.””
/MOH-yee/
““Black,” “dark,” or “dark-colored.””
/moh-YEEN-doh/
““Rich person,” “wealthy person,” or “one who has wealth.””
/moh-ZWEE/
““Breath”; in some contexts, life or vital breath.”
/m-PEH-mah/
““Wind,” “air,” or “spirit,” depending on context.”
/MPEH-veh/
“Courage and bravery in difficult times”
/MPEE-koh/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/m-PONG-goh/
“A Luba/Tshiluba name, commonly glossed as “head”; it is not a Lingala expression meaning family-line honor.”
/moo-TOM-boh/
“A cherished child who continues the family line”
/MWAH-nah/
N
“Hope; French Nadège is a form related to Russian Nadezhda/Nadia.”
/nah-DEZH/
“Hope, from the Russian form of Nadezhda.”
/NAH-dee-ah/
“Russian diminutive of Natalia, ultimately meaning “birthday” and traditionally associated with Christmas.”
/nah-TAH-shah/
“God has given”
/nah-tah-nee-EH-leh/
“A woman born on Christmas Day”
/nah-tah-LEE/
“God has given.”
/na-ta-na-EL/
““Black” or “dark” in Lingala; also found as a Congolese personal/family name.”
/n-DOHM-beh/
““Yahweh comforts” or “the LORD has comforted.””
/neh-heh-MEE-ah/
“Yahweh comforts; alternatively, “Yahweh has comforted.””
/neh-eh-MEE/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/NEL-ee/
““Homecoming” or “one who returns.””
/NES-tor/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ngah-LAH/
“Crocodile.”
/ngahn-DOH/
“Traditional healer, ritual specialist, or diviner.”
/ngahn-GAH/
“Grace, favor, or mercy.”
/ngoh-LOO/
“Drum.”
/ngoh-mah/
“Hour, time, or occasion.”
/ngoh-NGAH/
“A common Congolese name/surname; it is not the standard Lingala word for leopard, which is nkoyi.”
/ngoy/
“Mother; maternal source or origin.”
/ngoo-DEE/
“Python.”
/ngoo-MAH/
“Victory of the people”
/nee-ko-LA/
“Victory of the people”
/nee-KOL/
“Glory and honor to God”
/n- KEM-boh/
“Grandparent or ancestor.”
/n-KOH-koh/
“Lord, master, owner, or chief.”
/n-KOH-loh/
“Leopard.”
/n-KOH-yee/
“Chief, leader, or elder.”
/n-KOO-moo/
“Feminine form of Noël; Christmas.”
/noh-EL-ah/
“Feminine form of Noël; Christmas.”
/noh-EL/
““Bright north” or “northern brightness.””
/NOR-behr/
“news; message”
/n-SAHN-goh/
“The name traditionally given to one of a pair of twins”
/nseem-bah/
“time; season; occasion”
/n-TAHN-goh/
“reason; cause; purpose”
/n-TEE-nah/
“messenger; envoy; apostle”
/n-TOH-mah/
“snake”
/nyoh-KAH/
“God”
/nzam-BEH/
“path; way; road”
/n-ZEH-lah/
“tree; wood”
/n-ZEH-teh/
“elephant”
/n-ZOH-koo/
“body”
/n-ZOH-toh/
“The name traditionally given to the other child in a pair of twins”
/n-zoo-zee/
O
P
“peaceful; peaceable”
/pah-see-FEEK/
“broad-shouldered”
/pa-KOM/
“Patience and steadfastness”
/pa-SYENS/
“patient; enduring”
/pah-SYAN/
“A noble person”
/pah-TREES/
“Humble, gentle, and grounded”
/poh-LEEN/
“Small or humble”
/PAH-oo-loh/
“A precious pearl”
/PERL/
“Rock or steadfast foundation”
/peh-TEH-loh/
“Lover of horses; horse-loving.”
/fee-LEEP/
“Lover of strength; commonly interpreted as “friend/lover of strength.””
/fee-loh-MEN/
“God's wonderful plan; from the Congolese Christian expression/acronym “Plan merveilleux de Dieu.””
/plah-MEH-dee/
“A Lingala/Congolese form of Paul, ultimately “small” or “humble.””
/POH-loh/
“Precious; valuable.”
/preh-SYUH/
“Ancient; old; venerable.”
/PRIS-kah/
“Ancient; old; a diminutive form of Prisca.”
/pree-SEEL/
“Prosperous and flourishing”
/proh-SPAIR/
“Divine providence; God's protective guidance or care.”
/proh-vee-DAHNSS/
“Wise foresight and good judgment”
/PROO-dens/
R
“Counsel-wolf; traditionally interpreted from Germanic elements meaning “advice/counsel” and “wolf.””
/ra-OOL/
“God heals and brings restoration”
/rah-fah-EL/
“A queen”
/REN/
“Famous spear (from Germanic elements meaning “fame” and “spear”).”
/roh-ZHAY/
“Famous land; renowned in the land (from Germanic elements for “fame” and “land”).”
/roh-LAN/
“Roman; a person from Rome.”
/roh-MAN/
“A rose; beautiful and cherished”
/roh-zah-LEE/
“Little rose.”
/roh-zeh-LEEN/
“A little rose, symbolizing beauty and tenderness”
/roh-ZET/
“A rose; a name evoking beauty and tenderness”
/roh-ZEEN/
“Dawn and brightness—a hopeful new beginning”
/rok-SAHN/
S
“A Sabine woman; belonging to the ancient Sabine people of Italy.”
/sa-BEEN/
“Pure; clean.”
/SAH-fee/
“Wisdom.”
/sah-ZHES/
“Meaning not reliably established; it is a Congolese personal name and surname.”
/sah-KOM-bee/
“Peaceful or peaceful one”
/sah-LOH-moh/
“A peaceful one”
/sa-loh-MON/
“A regional African/Swahili-form variant of Samson; Samson is generally understood as “sun-like” or “of the sun.””
/sam-SOH-nee/
“God has heard”
/sam-WEH-leh/
“Defender of humankind/men; a short form of Alexandra.”
/SAN-drah/
“Defender of humankind/men; a French diminutive form related to Sandra/Alexandra.”
/sahn-DREEN/
“Honored, respected, and worthy of admiration”
/seh-bas-TYAN/
“Seraph; a fiery celestial being. Feminine form of Seraphin.”
/seh-rah-FEEN/
“A form of Silas, meaning “forest.””
/see-LAH-see/
“Fortunate; Greek form of Syntyche.”
/seen-TEE-keh/
“Wisdom; a form of Sophia.”
/SOH-nee-ah/
“A woman of wisdom”
/soh-FEE/
“Crown; Italian form of Stephen.”
/steh-FAH-noh/
“A shining star”
/STEL-ah/
“Crown; feminine form of Stephen/Stephane.”
/steh-FAH-nee/
“Help; support; assist (from Lingala kosunga, “to help/support”).”
/SOON-gah/
“Little Suzanne; a diminutive of Suzanne, ultimately associated with “lily.””
/soo-ZET/
T
“Gazelle.”
/tah-BEE-tah/
“Gazelle.”
/TAH-bi-thah/
“Little girl.”
/tah-LEE-tah/
“Date palm.”
/tah-MAH-rah/
“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ta-tee-A-na/
“Stand up; rise.”
/teh-LEH-mah/
“A gift from God”
/thee-oh-DOR-ah/
“Born of God; God-born.”
/teh-oh-ZHEN/
“Manifestation or appearance of God.”
/teh-oh-FAN/
“Lover or friend of God.”
/tay-oh-FEEL/
“Meaning uncertain; possibly associated with the Greek place-name Thera or, less certainly, Greek therizein, “to harvest.””
/teh-REZ/
“Ruler of the people.”
/tee-eh-REE/
“Honoring God; one who honors God.”
/tee-moh-TEH/
“A Roman personal name of uncertain origin.”
/TEE-toh/
“We will overcome; we will win.”
/toh-koh-LOHN-gah/
“Let us praise; let us glorify.”
/toh-koo-MEE-sah/
“Twin”
/TOH-mah/
“All Saints.”
/too-SAN/
“Treasure.”
/treh-ZOR/
U
V
“Strong, healthy, and vigorous”
/vah-lahn-TAN/
“Strong, healthy, and full of vitality”
/vah-leh-REE/
“A coined literary name created by Jonathan Swift; no established lexical meaning.”
/vah-NES-sah/
“A woman of good fortune and honored status”
/VAH-stee/
“The one who brings victory”
/veh-roh-NEEK/
“Victory”
/veek-TWAR/
“A delicate and beautiful violet flower”
/vee-oh-LET/
“A maiden; traditionally associated with purity”
/veer-zhee-NEE/
“Living; alive”
/vee-vee-AN/
W
X
Y
“A courageous woman as sure-footed and lively as a mountain goat”
/yah-EH-leh/
“One who follows or supplants”
/yah-KOH-boh/
“Receive; welcome”
/YAHM-bah/
“God is gracious”
/yah-NEEK/
“Jasmine flower”
/yas-MEEN/
“Jeremiah; the Lord exalts”
/yeh-reh-MEE-ah/
“Jesus; “YHWH saves””
/YEH-soo/
“God is salvation”
/yee-SAH-yah/
“The Lord is gracious”
/yoh-AH-neh/
“Joel; “YHWH is God””
/yoh-EH-leh/
“Hear; listen”
/YOH-kah/
“French feminine name, ultimately associated with the yew tree (from Germanic iv, “yew”).”
/yo-LAND/
“God will save”
/yoh-SOO-ah/
“God will add or increase”
/yoh-ZEH-feh/
“French feminine name associated with the yew tree.”
/ee-VET/
“French feminine name associated with the yew tree.”
/ee-VON/