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Wolof names.

478 verified names from Senegal and Gambia — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.

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AbbasboyStern or frowning; Abbas is also an Arabic name associated with a lion./ab-BAS/AbdallahboyServant of God/ab-DAL-lah/AbdelazizboyServant of the Mighty or Powerful One (al-Aziz)./ab-del-ah-ZEEZ/AbdelbasitboyServant of the Opener or Expander (al-Basit)./ab-del-BAH-sit/AbdelghaniboyServant of the Self-Sufficient or All-Rich One (al-Ghaniyy)./ab-del-GHAH-nee/AbdelhamidboyServant of the Praiseworthy/ab-del-ha-MEED/AbdelkaderboyServant of the All-Powerful/ab-del-KAH-der/AbdelmalikboyServant of the King, expressing devotion and dignified character/ab-del-MA-leek/AbdelmounimboyServant of the Bestower of Blessings, a warm wish for a life filled with grace/ab-del-MOO-neem/AbdelwahabboyServant of the Great Bestower (al-Wahhab)./ab-del-wa-HAB/AbderrahimboyA devoted servant of the Most Merciful/ab-deh-rah-HEEM/AbderrazakboyServant of the Provider or Sustainer (al-Razzaq)./ab-der-ra-ZAK/AbdesselamboyServant of Peace (al-Salam)./ab-des-seh-LAM/AbdouboyServant of God/ab-DOO/AbdoulayeboyServant of God/ab-doo-LIE/AbdramaneboyServant of the Most Merciful/ab-drah-MAHN/AbsagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/AB-sah/AbygirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/AH-bee/Adamaboy or girlA West African form of Adam, associated with “human being” or “humanity.”/ah-DAH-mah/AdilboyA fair-minded and just person/ah-DEEL/AdilagirlA fair-minded and just woman/ah-DEE-lah/AdjagirlA respected woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca/AH-jah/AdnanboyAn Arabic ancestral name, traditionally linked to Adnan, the forefather of the northern Arabs and often placed in the line of Ishmael./AD-nan/AhmadouboyMost praiseworthy; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad/ah-mah-DOO/AichagirlFull of life and vitality/EYE-sha/AidagirlReturning; a visitor or one who comes back./EYE-da/AissatougirlLiving and full of life; the name of a revered early Muslim woman/eye-sah-TOO/Ajjumaboy or girlBorn on a Friday/aj-JOO-ma/AkramboyThe most generous and noble-hearted/AK-ram/AlassaneboyHandsome; good (from Arabic al-Hasan)./ah-lah-SAHN/AlbouryboyA historic royal name associated with sovereignty, courage, and resistance./al-BOO-ree/AliboyNoble, exalted/AH-lee/AlimagirlKnowledgeable, learned/ah-LEE-ma/AlimatougirlA wise and knowledgeable woman/ah-lee-mah-TOO/AliouneboyNoble and exalted/ah-lee-OON/Allarbaboy or girlBorn on a Wednesday/al-LAR-ba/AlmamyboyImam; religious leader. The name is derived from Arabic al-imam and has long-standing West African use./al-MAH-mee/Altineboy or girlBorn on a Monday/al-TEEN/Alxamisboy or girlBorn on a Thursday/al-kha-MEES/AlyboyNoble and exalted/AH-lee/AmadouboyMost praiseworthy; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad/ah-mah-DOO/AmalgirlHope for a bright and beautiful future/ah-MAHL/AmarboyLong-lived; flourishing; a builder or cultivator (Arabic Ammar/ʿAmmar)./ah-MAR/AmaraboyBuilding, cultivation, or flourishing (Arabic ʿAmara/Amara)./ah-MAH-rah/AmathboyMost praised; most commendable (a Senegalese rendering of Ahmad)./ah-MAHT/AmethboyMost praiseworthy/ah-MET/AminboyA trustworthy and faithful person/ah-MEEN/AminagirlFaithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care/ah-MEE-nah/AminatagirlFaithful and trustworthy/ah-mee-NAH-tah/AnasboyA warm-hearted companion and friend/AH-nas/AnouarboyMore luminous; brighter; most radiant (Arabic Anwar)./an-WAR/AnsoumanaboyA West African form of Uthman/Osman, the name of the third caliph; the classical Arabic name is traditionally associated with a young bustard bird./an-soo-MAH-na/AntagirlA tender, gracious woman/AN-tah/AnwarboyMore luminous; brighter; most radiant./an-WAR/ArafatboyA name associated with the sacred plain of Arafat and the pilgrimage to Mecca/A-ra-fat/AramegirlA beloved and respected woman/ah-RAHM/AronaboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ah-ROH-nah/AshrafboyMost honorable and noble/ASH-raf/AsiyagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ah-SEE-yah/AsmagirlArabic feminine name commonly interpreted as “loftier,” “more exalted,” or “sublime.”/AHS-mah/AssaneboyA man of good character and courage/ah-SAHN/AstougirlA gracious and pure woman/as-TOO/AwagirlLife and vitality/AH-wah/AwogirlA Wolof female name/term associated with a first or senior wife in a polygynous household./AH-woh/AymanboyBlessed, fortunate, and held under a good sign/AY-man/AymaneboyBlessed and fortunate/AY-man/AymenboyBlessed, fortunate, and auspicious—a joyful wish for good fortune in life./EYE-men/AyyashboyArabic male name meaning one who lives well, enjoys life, or is long-lived/lively./ay-YASH/AyyoubboyA patient and steadfast prophet, associated with enduring faith/EYE-yoob/AzizboyPrecious, honored, and beloved/ah-ZEEZ/AzizagirlPrecious, cherished, and beloved/ah-ZEE-zah/

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BabacarboyA man of integrity and honor/bah-bah-KAR/BachirboyA child whose arrival is joyful news for everyone./bah-SHEER/BadiagirlArabic feminine name meaning distinctive, unprecedented, wonderful, or unique./BAH-dee-ya/BadrboyA luminous name wishing a child the beauty and radiance of a full moon./BADR/BahiyagirlRadiant, beautiful, and full of inner light/ba-HEE-ya/BallaboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/BAH-lah/BambaboyA beloved and spiritually respected man/BAHM-bah/BaraboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/BAH-ra/Barakaboy or girlA blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings./bah-RAH-kah/Barkeboy or girlBlessing and good fortune for the family./BAR-keh/BasimboySmiling and cheerful—a child who brings happiness/BAH-sim/BasmagirlA radiant smile and a source of happiness/BAS-mah/BassirouboyA perceptive and insightful person/bah-see-ROO/BatorgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/bah-TOR/BayalboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/bah-YAHL/BayeboyFatherly, respected elder/BAH-yeh/BecayeboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/beh-KAI/BernadettegirlFrench feminine form of Bernard, ultimately meaning “brave bear” or “strong as a bear.”/ber-nah-DET/BiguegirlA cherished girl whose arrival was eagerly awaited/bee-GAY/BilalboyRefreshing; associated with the first muezzin of Islam/bee-LAHL/BilqisgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/BIL-kiss/BinetagirlA blessed and virtuous woman/bee-NEH-tah/BintagirlDaughter; from Arabic bint./BIN-ta/BintougirlDaughter; a West African/Senegalese form derived from Arabic bint./bin-TOO/BiramboyA venerable family name used for generations in Wolof-speaking Senegal/bee-RAHM/BirameboyA man of faith and distinction/bee-RAHM/BocarboySenegalese form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name meaning “father of a young camel.”/BOH-kar/BoubacarboyWest African form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name meaning “father of a young camel.”/boo-bah-KAHR/BouchragirlThe glad news and happiness brought by a long-awaited child./BOOSH-rah/BounaboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/BOO-na/BounamaboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-NAH-mah/BourygirlA Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available./BOO-ree/BurhanboyArabic burhan: “clear proof,” “evidence,” or “demonstration.”/boor-HAAN/

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DabagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/DA-ba/DadogirlA Senegalese feminine name, often used affectionately; no secure literal etymology is established./DAH-doh/DameboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/DAH-meh/DamelboyWolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name./da-MEL/DaoudaboyDavid, a revered prophet in the Abrahamic tradition/dow-DAH/DembaboyA traditional name for a second-born son, honoring the family order and the bonds between siblings./DEM-bah/DiaratougirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/jah-rah-TOO/Dibeerboy or girlSunday; used as a day-of-birth name./dee-BAYR/DieryboyFrom Wolof dëkk-dëkk/jeeri (diéry): dry inland country or sandy upland, contrasted with the floodplain./jee-eh-ree/DieynabagirlA woman of faith and devotion/JAY-nah-bah/DiomayeboyCommonly understood in Wolof usage as connected with dignity, honor, or self-respect./joh-MY/DiongomagirlWolof jongoma/diongoma: a young woman or maiden, often with the connotation of a beautiful young woman./jon-GOH-mah/DiorgirlA traditional name from older Wolof-speaking families, now less often given/JYOR/DjibrilboyArabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.”/jee-BREEL/Doudouboy or girlBeloved, dear, or sweetheart; an affectionate name or pet name used for either sex./DOO-doo/DounyagirlThe world; earthly life./DOON-yah/

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FadelboyBounty, favor, grace; also excellent or virtuous./FAH-del/FadilagirlA virtuous and admirable woman/fa-DEE-la/FadimagirlA Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah, traditionally understood as “one who weans” or “one who abstains.”/fa-DEE-ma/FadimatougirlA West African/Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah: “one who weans” or “one who abstains.”/fa-dee-ma-TOO/FaisalboyDecisive judge; one who distinguishes or separates truth from falsehood./FAY-sal/FaizagirlA successful woman who achieves great things/FAI-za/FallouboyA common Senegalese male name, often associated with Arabic faḍl, “bounty” or “favor.”/FAH-loo/FamagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/FA-ma/FantagirlA joyful and prosperous woman/FAHN-tah/FaraboyA traditional Senegalese male given name; no securely established lexical Wolof gloss should be assigned./FAH-ra/FarahgirlJoy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home./FAH-rah/FarbaboyA dignified name linked with rank, public honor, and leadership./FAR-ba/FarhanboyA joyful child who fills the family with happiness./far-HAHN/FaroukboyOne who distinguishes truth from falsehood; a decisive judge./fa-ROOK/Fatihagirl“The Opening,” the title of the first chapter of the Quran./FAH-tee-ha/FatimagirlOne who weans; traditionally also interpreted as one who abstains./FAH-tee-mah/FatougirlA cherished form of Fatimah, the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad/fah-TOO/FatoumatagirlA form of Fatimah, honoring the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad/fah-too-MAH-tah/FawziboySuccessful and victorious in life/FAW-zee/FawziagirlA girl destined for success and victory/FAW-zee-ah/FilygirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/FEE-lee/FirdaousgirlParadise; the highest garden of Paradise./feer-DA-oos/FirdawsgirlParadise; the highest garden of Paradise./FEER-dows/FodeboyReligious scholar, jurist, or Islamic teacher./FOH-deh/FouadboyThe heart, symbolizing inner feeling and courage/foo-AAD/

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HabibboyBeloved and dearly cherished/hah-BEEB/HabibagirlBeloved; dearly loved./ha-BEE-ba/HabibatagirlBeloved; dearly loved./ha-bee-BA-ta/HabygirlA common Senegalese feminine short form of Habiba/Habibata; “beloved.”/HAH-bee/HachimboyArabic Hashim: one who breaks or crushes, traditionally explained as one who breaks bread for others./ha-SHEEM/HadiatougirlGift; present./hah-dee-ah-TOO/HadiyagirlGift; present. A differently vocalized Arabic form can also mean “female guide.”/hah-DEE-yah/HafsagirlYoung lioness; little lioness./HAF-sah/HajargirlArabic form of Hagar; also the Arabic word for “stone.”/HAH-jar/HakimboyA wise and discerning person/hah-KEEM/HakimagirlA wise and discerning woman/hah-KEE-mah/HalimboyA gentle person who responds with patience/hah-LEEM/HalimagirlA gentle and patient woman/hah-LEE-mah/HamidboyPraiseworthy and deserving of appreciation/ha-MEED/HamzaboyStrong-hearted and brave/HAM-zah/HanangirlTenderness, affection, and compassion/hah-NAHN/HanifagirlSteadfast, sincere, and devoted to what is right/hah-NEE-fah/HarounaboyArabic form of Aaron (Harun)./ha-ROO-na/HassanboyHandsome, good, virtuous/has-SAN/HawagirlEve, the first woman and mother of humanity/HAH-wah/HindougirlA Francophone West African form of Arabic Hind, traditionally “one hundred camels.”/hin-DOO/HusseinboyGood and beautiful; little handsome one/hoo-SAYN/HuzayfaboyLittle sheep; an established Arabic Muslim personal name./hoo-ZAY-fa/

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MababoyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/MA-ba/MadiboyOften understood as “rightly guided.”/MAH-dee/MadiopboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/mah-JOP/MadiorboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/mah-DYOR/MagatteboyA respected old-fashioned Senegalese name found among Wolof families/ma-GAT/MahdiboyRightly guided and on a good path/MAHD-ee/MahfouzboyProtected and preserved—a tender wish for a child watched over throughout life./mah-FOOZ/MahirboyGifted, capable, and accomplished/MAH-hir/MahmoudboyPraiseworthy; praised./mah-MOOD/MaimounagirlBlessed, fortunate, and surrounded by goodness/my-MOO-nah/MakaneboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ma-KAN/MakhtarboyChosen for a special and honored path/makh-TAR/MalakgirlAngel./MAH-lak/MalangboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ma-LANG/MalickboyKing; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God/mah-LEEK/MalikagirlQueen; female ruler./mah-LEE-kah/MamadouboyPraised and worthy of praise; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad/mah-mah-DOO/Mameboy or girlA beloved elder or grandparent, and by extension a name that honors family memory and ancestors./MAHM/MamourboyProsperous, flourishing, and blessed with well-being/mah-MOOR/MansourboyVictorious and destined to overcome life’s challenges/man-SOOR/MaodoboyA great elder or honored leader/MAH-oh-doh/MaramgirlWish, desire, aim, or aspiration./MA-ram/MaremegirlA classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignified/mah-REM/MariamagirlMary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God/mah-ree-AH-mah/MarietougirlA Senegalese feminine form or diminutive based on Marie/Mariam; it has no separately established literal meaning./mah-ree-eh-TOO/MaroufboyA person known for kindness, generosity, and good conduct/ma-ROOF/MarwagirlA sacred hill in Mecca; also “flint stone” in Arabic./MAR-wah/MaryamgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/MAR-yam/MassambaboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ma-SAM-ba/MatarboyA classic devotional name long used by Wolof-speaking families/ma-TAHR/MawdoboyA great and respected elder/MAW-doh/MbackeboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/m-BAK-keh/MbarkagirlBlessed, carrying blessing and good fortune/m-BAHR-kah/MbathiogirlA traditional Wolof feminine name; its older etymology is not securely documented/mba-TEE-oh/MbayanggirlA woman whose presence brings joy and honor/m-BAH-yahng/MbayeboyA devoted and respected man/m-BYE/MbissinegirlA documented Senegalese feminine name; no securely established literal meaning is available./mbee-SEEN/MedouneboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/meh-DOON/MeryemgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/MEH-ryem/ModouboyPraised and worthy of praise; a shortened Senegalese form of Mamadou/MOH-doo/ModyboySenegalese form of Muhammad; “praised” or “praiseworthy.”/MOH-dee/MohamedboyPraised; praiseworthy./moh-HAH-med/MorboyA traditional fourth-born son’s name, marking another welcomed branch of the family line./MOR/MouazboyProtected; safeguarded./moo-AHZ/MoubarackboyBlessed—a child whose life is surrounded by good fortune/moo-bah-RAHK/MoubarakboyBlessed and favored with goodness/moo-bah-RAHK/MouhamadouboyPraised and worthy of praise; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad/moo-hah-mah-DOO/MoulayeboyMy lord or master/moo-LAI/MounagirlWishes, hopes, or desires./MOO-nah/MoussaboyMoses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God/MOO-sah/MoustaphaboyA chosen and honored person/moos-TAH-fah/MuadhboyProtected; safeguarded./MOO-adh/MubarakboyA blessed child whose arrival brings happiness to the family./moo-BAH-rak/MunirboyRadiant, illuminating, and full of light/moo-NEER/MuniragirlRadiant and full of light/moo-NEE-rah/

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NabilboyNoble, honorable, and distinguished/nah-BEEL/NabougirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/NAH-boo/NadagirlDew, and the refreshing generosity it represents/NAH-dah/NadirboyRare; uncommon; exceptional./NA-deer/NadiragirlRare, precious, and wonderfully exceptional/na-DEE-ra/NafigirlA precious and worthy woman/NAH-fee/NafissatougirlPrecious, cherished, and exquisite/nah-fee-sah-TOO/NaimagirlPeaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-being/N-EYE-mah/NajahgirlSuccess, achievement, and the fulfillment of hopes/NAH-jah/NajatgirlSafety, deliverance, and freedom from harm/na-JAAT/NajibboyNoble, distinguished, of good lineage./na-JEEB/NasirboyA strong supporter who helps others triumph/NAH-seer/NasrboyVictory; Arabic-derived Muslim name also used in Senegal./NASR/NasragirlA girl whose life brings help and victory/NAHS-rah/NasserboyHelper, supporter, defender; Arabic-derived Muslim name used in Senegal./NAS-ser/NassimagirlBreeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal./nah-SEE-mah/NassiragirlFemale helper, supporter, or defender; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal./nas-SEE-ra/NawalgirlGift, bestowal, or benefit; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal./nah-WAHL/NdackgirlTraditional Senegalese/Wolof feminine personal name; a reliable literal translation is not established./NDAHK/NdategirlA rare historical Wolof name remembered through notable women of Senegal/NDAH-teh/Ndate YallagirlA historic royal name honoring one of the most renowned queens of Waalo./NDA-teh YAL-la/NdellagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-DEL-lah/NdeyegirlA traditional first-born daughter’s name, warmly associated with the beginning of a family’s next generation./n-JAY/NdiadianeboyA rare heritage name recalling royal lineage and leadership./n-ja-DYA-ne/NdiagaboyA longstanding Wolof given name, warmly associated with an honored family elder/NJA-gah/NdiarégirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-jah-REH/NdiasseboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/NJAHS/NdiatougirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-JAH-too/NdieumbeutgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-jum-BUHT/NdiogouboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/NJOH-goo/NdiorogirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-JOH-roh/NdiougaboyA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/NJOO-gah/NdioumagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-JOO-mah/NdongoboyStudent, pupil, learner, or disciple./n-DONG-go/NenegirlA gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tenderness/NEH-neh/NgonegirlA traditional second-born daughter’s name, celebrating her place in the growing family./ngoh-NAY/NgorboyA noble name for a child whose life is hoped to bring respect and honor./ngor/NguenargirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nguh-NAR/NjaajaanboyA historic Wolof royal name associated with the founder of the Jolof Empire/njaa-JAAN/NogaaygirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/noh-GAI/NouragirlLight, illumination, radiance; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal./NOO-ra/NourouboyLight, brightness, and hope/noo-ROO/NuhboyQuranic Arabic form of Noah, the prophet./NOOH/NumanboyArabic male proper name; its etymology is variously linked to red/blood or the anemone, not “good judgment.”/NOO-man/

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RabygirlUsually a Senegalese short form related to Rabia/Rabiatou, from Arabic Rabiʿa, “fourth” (feminine)./rah-BEE/RachadboyRight guidance and sound judgment, a hopeful blessing for a thoughtful and purposeful life./rah-SHAHD/RacineboyFrench “racine,” meaning “root.”/rah-SEEN/RafetougirlBeautiful and lovely/rah-feh-TOO/RafiatougirlFrom Arabic Rafiʿa/Rāfiʿatu, meaning “elevated,” “exalted,” or “high-ranking.”/ra-fee-a-TOO/RafikboyArabic rafiq, “companion,” “friend,” or “comrade.”/rah-FEEK/RahimboyMerciful and compassionate, reflecting one of God’s gracious qualities/ra-HEEM/RahmagirlMercy and compassion from God/RAH-mah/RahmatougirlFrom Arabic rahma, meaning “mercy” or “compassion.”/rah-ma-TOO/RajagirlHope and the expectation of good things to come/RAH-jah/RamagirlA Senegalese short form, often of Ramatoulaye/Rahmatullah-related names; it does not have a securely established independent meaning of “happiness” or “delight.”/RA-ma/RamatoulayegirlMercy, compassion, and divine kindness/rah-mah-too-LIE/RaniagirlArabic Rāniya, “one who gazes intently” or “contemplative.”/RAH-nee-ah/RashidboyA wise person who chooses the right path/rah-SHEED/RashidagirlA wise woman who chooses the right path/rah-SHEE-dah/RassoulboyMessenger; an honored religious title/rah-SOOL/RayanboyArabic Rayyan/Rayyān, “well-watered,” “lush,” or “full”; it is also the name of a gate of Paradise in Islamic tradition./RYE-ahn/RidwanboyArabic Riḍwān, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “pleasure”; in Islam it is associated with God’s favor./rid-WAHN/RiyadboyGardens and flourishing green spaces/ree-YAAD/RokhayagirlA woman of dignity and spiritual beauty/roh-KHAH-yah/RokiagirlArabic-origin form of Ruqayya; commonly explained as “rising” or “ascending.”/ROH-kee-ya/RoukayagirlVariant of Ruqayya, generally explained as “rising” or “ascending.”/roo-KAI-yah/

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