Lingala girl names.
271 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abigaile“A beloved daughter who brings her father joy”/ab-ih-GAH-ee-leh/femaleAdele““Noble,” from the Germanic element adal.”/ah-DEL/femaleAline“Its derivation is disputed; it may be related to names meaning “noble” or, in some traditions, “light.””/ah-LEEN/femaleAmina““Trustworthy,” “faithful,” or “honest.””/ah-MEE-nah/femaleAnais“A form of Anne/Anna, ultimately meaning “grace” or “favor.””/ah-na-EES/femaleAnge““Angel” or “messenger.””/ANZH/anyAngelique“Like an angel; gentle and radiant”/ahn-zheh-LEEK/femaleAnnie“Grace; favor (a diminutive of Anne).”/AN-ee/femaleAnuarite“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/femaleApolline“Feminine form associated with Apollo, the Greek god.”/ah-poh-LEEN/femaleAriane“Traditionally interpreted as “most holy” or “very holy.””/ah-ree-AN/femaleArielle“Lion of God.”/ah-ree-EL/femaleArlette“Etymology uncertain; often linked to a Germanic element meaning “eagle.””/ar-LET/femaleBenediction“Blessing; the French noun bénédiction.”/beh-neh-deek-SYON/femaleBernadette“Brave bear; from Germanic elements meaning “bear” and “brave/strong.””/ber-nah-DET/femaleBerthe“Bright and splendid”/BEHRT/femaleBethanie“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/beh-ta-NEE/femaleBibi““Grandmother” or a respectful term for an older woman in Swahili.”/BEE-bee/femaleBien-aimee“Beloved; from French bien-aimée.”/byen-ah-MAY/femaleBienvenue“Welcome/welcomed; from French bienvenue.”/byan-vuh-NOO/femaleBintu“Daughter or girl, a form related to Swahili binti.”/BEEN-too/femaleBlandine“Gentle and kind-hearted”/blan-DEEN/femaleBoboto“Kindness, gentleness, and good manners”/boh-BOH-toh/anyBokonzi“Authority, leadership, and the power to guide others”/boh-KON-zee/anyBolamu“God’s goodness”/boh-LAH-moo/anyBolingo“Love—the deep affection and happiness a child brings into the home”/boh-LEENG-goh/anyBomengo“Wealth, abundance, and prosperity”/boh-MENG-goh/anyBomoi“The precious gift of life”/bo-MOY/anyBondimi“Faith; belief in God”/bohn-DEE-mee/anyBosembo“Honesty, integrity, and upright character”/boh-SEM-boh/anyBotosi“Respectful obedience and good manners”/boh-TOH-see/anyBoyengebene“Justice, fairness, and righteousness”/boh-yeng-geh-BEH-neh/anyBrigitte“Exalted or high; from a Celtic root associated with height and eminence.”/bree-ZHEET/femaleBwanya“Wisdom, good judgment, and cleverness”/BWAN-yah/anyCarmen“Spanish form of Carmel, referring to Mount Carmel; it is also associated with Latin carmen, “song.””/KAR-men/femaleChance“Chance, luck, or fortune.”/CHAHNSS/anyChanceline“Feminine formation based on Chance; conveys chance, luck, or fortune.”/shan-seh-LEEN/femaleChantal“A French feminine name derived from a place name, ultimately related to Occitan cantal, “stone” or “stony place.””/shahn-TAL/femaleCharline“Feminine form of Charles; ultimately “free woman” by modern feminine interpretation.”/shar-LEEN/femaleChristelle“A feminine form related to Christian/Christine; “Christian,” “follower of Christ,” or “anointed one.””/krees-TEL/femaleChristiane“A follower of Christ”/kree-stee-AHN/femaleCindy“Usually a diminutive of Cynthia (associated with Mount Cynthus and Artemis/the moon); sometimes of Lucinda”/SIN-dee/femaleClarisse“Bright; clear; famous”/klah-REES/femaleClaudette“Feminine diminutive of Claude/Claudia; traditionally connected with “lame” or “limping””/kloh-DET/femaleClaudia“Feminine form of Claudius; traditionally connected with “lame” or “limping””/KLAW-dee-a/femaleClaudine“Feminine form/diminutive of Claude or Claudia; traditionally connected with “lame” or “limping””/kloh-DEEN/femaleClemence“Merciful, gentle, and forgiving”/kleh-MAHNS/femaleClementine“Merciful; mild; gentle”/KLEM-en-teen/femaleConsolata“Consoled; comforted”/kon-soh-LAH-tah/femaleCoralie“Coral”/ko-ra-LEE/femaleCorinne“Maiden; young girl”/koh-RIN/femaleDamaris“Young heifer; calf”/DAH-mah-ris/femaleDanielle“God is my judge”/dan-YEL/femaleDelphine“Dolphin; woman from Delphi”/del-FEEN/femaleDenise“Female form of Denis; follower of Dionysus”/deh-NEEZ/femaleDestinee“Destiny; fate”/des-tee-NAY/femaleDiane“Divine; associated with the Roman goddess Diana”/dee-AHN/femaleDivine“Divine”/dee-VEEN/femaleDominique“Belonging to the Lord”/doh-mee-NEEK/anyDonatienne“Given; bestowed”/doh-na-see-EN/femaleDorkasi“Gazelle”/dor-KAH-see/femaleDorothee“Gift of God”/doh-roh-TAY/femaleEbale“A flowing river, symbolising life and continuity”/eh-BAH-leh/anyEliane“Light or torch; a form related to Helen/Helena”/eh-lee-AHN/femaleElikia“Hope and hopeful expectation—a child who fills the family’s future with promise”/eh-lee-kee-ah/anyElikya“Hope and trust in God”/eh-LEE-kyah/anyElisa“God is my oath”/eh-LEE-za/femaleElisabeth“God is my oath”/eh-lee-zah-BET/femaleElise“God is my oath”/eh-LEEZ/femaleElombe“A brave, strong-hearted person worthy of respect”/eh-LOHM-beh/anyElonga“Victory or success—a joyful triumph and cause for celebration”/eh-LONG-gah/anyEmilie“Rival; striving or emulating”/eh-mee-LEE/femaleEmilienne“Rival; striving or emulating”/eh-mee-lee-EN/femaleEmmanuelle“God is with us”/eh-man-wel/femaleEsengo“Joy and thanksgiving”/eh-SENG-goh/anyEsperance“Hope”/es-peh-RANS/femaleEstelle“A shining star”/es-TEL/femaleEtumba“A child born during wartime or remembered as a sign of courage through difficult times”/eh-TOOM-bah/anyEugenie“well-born; of noble birth”/yoo-zheh-NEE/femaleEvelyne“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/eh-veh-LEEN/femaleEvodia“good journey; prosperous journey”/eh-VOH-dee-ah/femaleExaucee“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”/eg-zoh-SAY/femaleFabienne“feminine form of Fabien; associated with the Roman family name Fabius and traditionally with faba, “bean””/fa-bee-EN/femaleFabiola“feminine Roman family name derived from Fabius, traditionally associated with faba, “bean””/fah-bee-OH-lah/femaleFanny“free one; a diminutive of Frances/Françoise”/FAN-ee/femaleFatuma“a Swahili and other African form of Fatimah, commonly interpreted as “one who abstains” or “one who weans””/fah-TOO-mah/femaleFaveur“favor; grace”/fah-VUR/femaleFebe“A bright, radiant woman whose presence brings light”/FEH-beh/femaleFelicia“happy; fortunate; lucky”/feh-LEE-see-ah/femaleFelicite“Happiness and good fortune”/feh-lee-see-TAY/femaleFlore“A flower, symbolizing beauty and flourishing”/FLOR/femaleFoi“Faith.”/FWAH/femaleFortunata“One who is born fortunate and blessed”/for-too-NAH-tah/femaleFrancine“A free and independent woman”/fran-SEEN/femaleGabrielle“God is my strength.”/ga-bree-EL/femaleGaelle“A Gael; of Gaelic/Breton origin.”/gah-EL/femaleGisele“Pledge; promise; hostage (in the older Germanic sense).”/zhee-ZEL/femaleGladys“Princess; ruler of a territory (traditional Welsh interpretation).”/GLA-dis/femaleGloire“Glory, honor, and a life that brings praise”/GLWAR/anyGrace“Grace and divine favor”/grays/femaleHalima“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”/hah-LEE-mah/femaleHelene“A shining and radiant woman”/eh-LEN/femaleHuguette“Feminine diminutive of Hugues, ultimately meaning mind, intellect, or spirit.”/oo-GET/femaleImmaculee“Immaculate; without stain or blemish.”/ee-mah-koo-LAY/femaleIngrid“Beautiful or beloved of Ing, an Old Norse god.”/ING-grid/femaleIrma“A whole-hearted and complete person”/EER-ma/femaleIsabelle“God is my oath”/ee-zah-BEL/femaleJacqueline“Feminine form of Jacques/James, ultimately from Jacob, traditionally interpreted as “supplanter.””/ZHAH-kleen/femaleJasmine“A fragrant flower and a symbol of beauty”/JAZ-min/femaleJeannette“God is gracious”/zhah-NET/femaleJemima“Dove.”/jeh-MEE-mah/femaleJennifer“Fair/white phantom or spirit (Cornish form related to Guinevere).”/JEN-ih-fer/femaleJocelyne“Traditionally derived from a Germanic element referring to a Gaut/Goth; the exact derivation is debated.”/JOH-seh-leen/femaleJoie“Joy and happiness”/ZHWAH/femaleJosette“Feminine diminutive of Joseph; “may he/Yahweh add or increase.””/zhoh-ZET/femaleJulienne“Youthful and full of promise”/zhoo-lee-EN/femaleJustine“Just, fair, and upright”/zhoos-TEEN/femaleKanza“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KAHN-zah/anyKhadija“An Arabic name meaning “premature child” or “one born early.””/kha-DEE-jah/femaleKimia“A peaceful, harmonious life”/kee-MEE-a/anyKitoko“Beautiful or lovely”/kee-TOH-koh/anyLaurence“French feminine form of Laurent; “from Laurentum,” traditionally associated with laurel.”/loh-RAHNS/femaleLea“Weary; traditionally understood as a woman who has endured much”/LEE-ah/femaleLelo““Today.””/LEH-loh/anyLeonie“French feminine form of Léon, meaning “lion.””/leh-oh-NEE/femaleLibonza“Offering or gift—a child welcomed as a blessing”/lee-BON-zah/anyLiboso“One who goes first and leads the way”/lee-BOH-soh/anyLibota“Family, lineage, and the enduring bond of one’s people”/lee-BOH-tah/anyLikabo“Gift—a precious child received with gratitude and love”/lee-KAH-boh/anyLikambo““Matter,” “affair,” “issue,” or “event.””/lee-KAHM-boh/anyLikoki““Ability,” “capacity,” or “possibility.””/lee-KOH-kee/anyLikolo“The open sky and high aspirations”/lee-KOH-loh/anyLiliane“French feminine given name, usually connected with Lily/Lillian; conventionally interpreted as “lily.””/lee-lee-AN/femaleLipamboli“Blessing from God”/lee-pam-BOH-lee/anyLisanga““Gathering,” “assembly,” “association,” or “union.””/lee-SAHN-gah/anyLisungi““Help,” “assistance,” or “support.””/lee-SOON-gee/anyLitomba““Benefit,” “advantage,” “value,” or “profit.””/lee-TOM-bah/anyLobiko“Salvation and deliverance”/loh-BEE-koh/anyLokumu“Honor and glory to God”/loh-KOO-moo/anyLolendo““Pride,” sometimes with the negative sense “arrogance” or “conceit.””/loh-LEN-doh/anyLolo“A widely used familiar nickname or reduplicated personal form; it has no single fixed meaning of “sweet and affectionate.””/LOH-loh/anyLomingo““Sunday,” from the regional form lomingo/domingo.”/loh-MEEN-goh/anyLosako““Blessing” or “benediction.””/loh-SAH-koh/anyLosambo“Prayer and devotion”/loh-SAM-boh/anyLoyembo““Song.””/loh-YEM-boh/anyLucie“A woman who brings light”/loo-SEE/femaleLumiere“French lumière, “light.””/loo-MYEHR/anyLumumba“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-MOOM-bah/anyLutumba“A Congolese personal and family name; a verified literal Lingala meaning is unavailable.”/loo-TOOM-bah/anyMabele“The earth, grounding and nourishing”/mah-BEH-leh/anyMado“A French-language affectionate short form, usually of Madeleine; it has no distinct Lingala lexical meaning.”/MAH-doh/femaleMaimuna“Arabic name, also spelled Maimouna or Maymuna, meaning “fortunate,” “blessed,” or “auspicious.””/my-MOO-nah/femaleMakasi“Strength, power, and the ability to stand tall”/mah-KAH-see/anyMapamboli“Blessings—a child welcomed as a source of happiness and good fortune”/mah-pahm-BOH-lee/anyMapasa“A child associated with twins, or a name celebrating twin birth”/mah-PAH-sah/anyMarguerite“Pearl”/mar-guh-REET/femaleMariama“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-ree-AH-mah/femaleMarlene“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/femaleMarlyse“A French feminine form, generally treated as a Marie-Lise/Marie-Élise-type compound; it has no verified meaning of “precious child.””/mar-LEES/femaleMarta“Lady; mistress of the household (from Aramaic).”/MAR-tah/femaleMarthe“Lady; mistress of the household (from Aramaic).”/mart/femaleMartine“Feminine form of Martin: of Mars; warlike.”/mar-TEEN/femaleMaseka“Laughter and smiles—a child who fills the family with joy”/mah-SEH-kah/anyMathilde“Mighty in battle”/mah-TEELD/femaleMatondo“Thanks to God; gratitude”/mah-TON-doh/anyMayele“Wisdom, intelligence, and practical understanding”/mah-YEH-leh/anyMbula“Rain, renewal, and a fruitful year”/MBOO-lah/anyMerveille“Wonder; marvel (French merveille).”/mehr-VAY/anyMichelle“Who is like God?”/mee-SHEL/femaleMireille“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/femaleMokolo“A child whose birth marks an important or much-remembered day”/moh-KOH-loh/anyMokonzi“Leader, ruler, or chief”/moh-KON-zee/anyMolende“A determined, hardworking person who does not give up”/moh-LEN-deh/anyMolimo““Spirit” or “soul.””/moh-LEE-moh/anyMoninga““Friend” or “companion.””/moh-NEEN-gah/anyMonique“A French feminine name, ultimately related to Greek monos, “alone” or “solitary.””/mo-NEEK/femaleMopepe““Wind.””/moh-PEH-peh/anyMoseka““Young woman” or “young girl.””/moh-SEH-kah/femaleMotema“A loving heart”/moh-TEH-mah/anyMotuya““Value,” “worth,” “importance,” or “price.””/moh-TOO-yah/femaleMoyi““Sun” and, by extension, “daylight.””/MOH-yee/anyMozwi““Rich person,” “wealthy person,” or “one who has wealth.””/moh-ZWEE/anyMpiko“Courage and bravery in difficult times”/MPEE-koh/anyMpongo“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-PONG-goh/anyMwana“A cherished child who continues the family line”/MWAH-nah/anyNadege“Hope; French Nadège is a form related to Russian Nadezhda/Nadia.”/nah-DEZH/femaleNadia“Hope, from the Russian form of Nadezhda.”/NAH-dee-ah/femaleNatacha“Russian diminutive of Natalia, ultimately meaning “birthday” and traditionally associated with Christmas.”/nah-TAH-shah/femaleNathalie“A woman born on Christmas Day”/nah-tah-LEE/femaleNelly“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NEL-ee/femaleNgando“Crocodile.”/ngahn-DOH/anyNganga“Traditional healer, ritual specialist, or diviner.”/ngahn-GAH/anyNgolu“Grace, favor, or mercy.”/ngoh-LOO/anyNgoma“Drum.”/ngoh-mah/anyNgonga“Hour, time, or occasion.”/ngoh-NGAH/anyNgoy“A common Congolese name/surname; it is not the standard Lingala word for leopard, which is nkoyi.”/ngoy/anyNgudi“Mother; maternal source or origin.”/ngoo-DEE/femaleNguma“Python.”/ngoo-MAH/anyNicole“Victory of the people”/nee-KOL/femaleNkembo“Glory and honor to God”/n- KEM-boh/anyNkoko“Grandparent or ancestor.”/n-KOH-koh/anyNkoyi“Leopard.”/n-KOH-yee/anyNoella“Feminine form of Noël; Christmas.”/noh-EL-ah/femaleNoelle“Feminine form of Noël; Christmas.”/noh-EL/femaleNsango“news; message”/n-SAHN-goh/anyNsimba“The name traditionally given to one of a pair of twins”/nseem-bah/anyNtango“time; season; occasion”/n-TAHN-goh/anyNtina“reason; cause; purpose”/n-TEE-nah/anyNtoma“messenger; envoy; apostle”/n-TOH-mah/anyNyoka“snake”/nyoh-KAH/anyNzambe“God”/nzam-BEH/anyNzela“path; way; road”/n-ZEH-lah/anyNzete“tree; wood”/n-ZEH-teh/anyNzoku“elephant”/n-ZOH-koo/anyNzoto“body”/n-ZOH-toh/anyNzuzi“The name traditionally given to the other child in a pair of twins”/n-zoo-zee/anyOdette“wealth; fortune”/oh-DET/femaleOlga“holy”/OL-gah/femaleOlive“Peaceful and fruitful, like the olive tree”/OH-liv/femalePatience“Patience and steadfastness”/pa-SYENS/femalePauline“Humble, gentle, and grounded”/poh-LEEN/femalePerle“A precious pearl”/PERL/femalePhilomene“Lover of strength; commonly interpreted as “friend/lover of strength.””/fee-loh-MEN/femalePrisca“Ancient; old; venerable.”/PRIS-kah/femalePriscille“Ancient; old; a diminutive form of Prisca.”/pree-SEEL/femaleProvidence“Divine providence; God's protective guidance or care.”/proh-vee-DAHNSS/femalePrudence“Wise foresight and good judgment”/PROO-dens/femaleReine“A queen”/REN/femaleRosalie“A rose; beautiful and cherished”/roh-zah-LEE/femaleRoselyne“Little rose.”/roh-zeh-LEEN/femaleRosette“A little rose, symbolizing beauty and tenderness”/roh-ZET/femaleRosine“A rose; a name evoking beauty and tenderness”/roh-ZEEN/femaleRoxane“Dawn and brightness—a hopeful new beginning”/rok-SAHN/femaleSabine“A Sabine woman; belonging to the ancient Sabine people of Italy.”/sa-BEEN/femaleSafi“Pure; clean.”/SAH-fee/femaleSagesse“Wisdom.”/sah-ZHES/anySandra“Defender of humankind/men; a short form of Alexandra.”/SAN-drah/femaleSandrine“Defender of humankind/men; a French diminutive form related to Sandra/Alexandra.”/sahn-DREEN/femaleSeraphine“Seraph; a fiery celestial being. Feminine form of Seraphin.”/seh-rah-FEEN/femaleSintike“Fortunate; Greek form of Syntyche.”/seen-TEE-keh/femaleSonia“Wisdom; a form of Sophia.”/SOH-nee-ah/femaleSophie“A woman of wisdom”/soh-FEE/femaleStella“A shining star”/STEL-ah/femaleStephanie“Crown; feminine form of Stephen/Stephane.”/steh-FAH-nee/femaleSuzette“Little Suzanne; a diminutive of Suzanne, ultimately associated with “lily.””/soo-ZET/femaleTabita“Gazelle.”/tah-BEE-tah/femaleTabitha“Gazelle.”/TAH-bi-thah/femaleTalitha“Little girl.”/tah-LEE-tah/femaleTamara“Date palm.”/tah-MAH-rah/femaleTatiana“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ta-tee-A-na/femaleTelema“Stand up; rise.”/teh-LEH-mah/anyTheodora“A gift from God”/thee-oh-DOR-ah/femaleTherese“Meaning uncertain; possibly associated with the Greek place-name Thera or, less certainly, Greek therizein, “to harvest.””/teh-REZ/femaleTokolonga“We will overcome; we will win.”/toh-koh-LOHN-gah/anyTokumisa“Let us praise; let us glorify.”/toh-koo-MEE-sah/anyTresor“Treasure.”/treh-ZOR/anyValerie“Strong, healthy, and full of vitality”/vah-leh-REE/femaleVanessa“A coined literary name created by Jonathan Swift; no established lexical meaning.”/vah-NES-sah/femaleVasti“A woman of good fortune and honored status”/VAH-stee/femaleVeronique“The one who brings victory”/veh-roh-NEEK/femaleVictoire“Victory”/veek-TWAR/femaleViolette“A delicate and beautiful violet flower”/vee-oh-LET/femaleVirginie“A maiden; traditionally associated with purity”/veer-zhee-NEE/femaleViviane“Living; alive”/vee-vee-AN/femaleWivine“Usually analyzed as a Germanic name meaning “battle/war friend.””/wee-VEEN/femaleYaele“A courageous woman as sure-footed and lively as a mountain goat”/yah-EH-leh/femaleYasmine“Jasmine flower”/yas-MEEN/femaleYolande“French feminine name, ultimately associated with the yew tree (from Germanic iv, “yew”).”/yo-LAND/femaleYvette“French feminine name associated with the yew tree.”/ee-VET/femaleYvonne“French feminine name associated with the yew tree.”/ee-VON/femaleZola“Love; related to the Lingala verb zola, “to love.””/zoh-lah/any