Wolof names.
478 verified names from Senegal and Gambia — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Abbasboy“Stern or frowning; Abbas is also an Arabic name associated with a lion.”/ab-BAS/Abdallahboy“Servant of God”/ab-DAL-lah/Abdelazizboy“Servant of the Mighty or Powerful One (al-Aziz).”/ab-del-ah-ZEEZ/Abdelbasitboy“Servant of the Opener or Expander (al-Basit).”/ab-del-BAH-sit/Abdelghaniboy“Servant of the Self-Sufficient or All-Rich One (al-Ghaniyy).”/ab-del-GHAH-nee/Abdelhamidboy“Servant of the Praiseworthy”/ab-del-ha-MEED/Abdelkaderboy“Servant of the All-Powerful”/ab-del-KAH-der/Abdelmalikboy“Servant of the King, expressing devotion and dignified character”/ab-del-MA-leek/Abdelmounimboy“Servant of the Bestower of Blessings, a warm wish for a life filled with grace”/ab-del-MOO-neem/Abdelwahabboy“Servant of the Great Bestower (al-Wahhab).”/ab-del-wa-HAB/Abderrahimboy“A devoted servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-deh-rah-HEEM/Abderrazakboy“Servant of the Provider or Sustainer (al-Razzaq).”/ab-der-ra-ZAK/Abdesselamboy“Servant of Peace (al-Salam).”/ab-des-seh-LAM/Abdouboy“Servant of God”/ab-DOO/Abdoulayeboy“Servant of God”/ab-doo-LIE/Abdramaneboy“Servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-drah-MAHN/Absagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AB-sah/Abygirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AH-bee/Adamaboy or girl“A West African form of Adam, associated with “human being” or “humanity.””/ah-DAH-mah/Adilboy“A fair-minded and just person”/ah-DEEL/Adilagirl“A fair-minded and just woman”/ah-DEE-lah/Adjagirl“A respected woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca”/AH-jah/Adnanboy“An Arabic ancestral name, traditionally linked to Adnan, the forefather of the northern Arabs and often placed in the line of Ishmael.”/AD-nan/Ahmadouboy“Most praiseworthy; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/ah-mah-DOO/Aichagirl“Full of life and vitality”/EYE-sha/Aidagirl“Returning; a visitor or one who comes back.”/EYE-da/Aissatougirl“Living and full of life; the name of a revered early Muslim woman”/eye-sah-TOO/Ajjumaboy or girl“Born on a Friday”/aj-JOO-ma/Akramboy“The most generous and noble-hearted”/AK-ram/Alassaneboy“Handsome; good (from Arabic al-Hasan).”/ah-lah-SAHN/Albouryboy“A historic royal name associated with sovereignty, courage, and resistance.”/al-BOO-ree/Aliboy“Noble, exalted”/AH-lee/Alimagirl“Knowledgeable, learned”/ah-LEE-ma/Alimatougirl“A wise and knowledgeable woman”/ah-lee-mah-TOO/Aliouneboy“Noble and exalted”/ah-lee-OON/Allarbaboy or girl“Born on a Wednesday”/al-LAR-ba/Almamyboy“Imam; religious leader. The name is derived from Arabic al-imam and has long-standing West African use.”/al-MAH-mee/Altineboy or girl“Born on a Monday”/al-TEEN/Alxamisboy or girl“Born on a Thursday”/al-kha-MEES/Alyboy“Noble and exalted”/AH-lee/Amadouboy“Most praiseworthy; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/ah-mah-DOO/Amalgirl“Hope for a bright and beautiful future”/ah-MAHL/Amarboy“Long-lived; flourishing; a builder or cultivator (Arabic Ammar/ʿAmmar).”/ah-MAR/Amaraboy“Building, cultivation, or flourishing (Arabic ʿAmara/Amara).”/ah-MAH-rah/Amathboy“Most praised; most commendable (a Senegalese rendering of Ahmad).”/ah-MAHT/Amethboy“Most praiseworthy”/ah-MET/Aminboy“A trustworthy and faithful person”/ah-MEEN/Aminagirl“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”/ah-MEE-nah/Aminatagirl“Faithful and trustworthy”/ah-mee-NAH-tah/Anasboy“A warm-hearted companion and friend”/AH-nas/Anouarboy“More luminous; brighter; most radiant (Arabic Anwar).”/an-WAR/Ansoumanaboy“A 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/Antagirl“A tender, gracious woman”/AN-tah/Anwarboy“More luminous; brighter; most radiant.”/an-WAR/Arafatboy“A name associated with the sacred plain of Arafat and the pilgrimage to Mecca”/A-ra-fat/Aramegirl“A beloved and respected woman”/ah-RAHM/Aronaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-ROH-nah/Ashrafboy“Most honorable and noble”/ASH-raf/Asiyagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-SEE-yah/Asmagirl“Arabic feminine name commonly interpreted as “loftier,” “more exalted,” or “sublime.””/AHS-mah/Assaneboy“A man of good character and courage”/ah-SAHN/Astougirl“A gracious and pure woman”/as-TOO/Awagirl“Life and vitality”/AH-wah/Awogirl“A Wolof female name/term associated with a first or senior wife in a polygynous household.”/AH-woh/Aymanboy“Blessed, fortunate, and held under a good sign”/AY-man/Aymaneboy“Blessed and fortunate”/AY-man/Aymenboy“Blessed, fortunate, and auspicious—a joyful wish for good fortune in life.”/EYE-men/Ayyashboy“Arabic male name meaning one who lives well, enjoys life, or is long-lived/lively.”/ay-YASH/Ayyoubboy“A patient and steadfast prophet, associated with enduring faith”/EYE-yoob/Azizboy“Precious, honored, and beloved”/ah-ZEEZ/Azizagirl“Precious, cherished, and beloved”/ah-ZEE-zah/
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Babacarboy“A man of integrity and honor”/bah-bah-KAR/Bachirboy“A child whose arrival is joyful news for everyone.”/bah-SHEER/Badiagirl“Arabic feminine name meaning distinctive, unprecedented, wonderful, or unique.”/BAH-dee-ya/Badrboy“A luminous name wishing a child the beauty and radiance of a full moon.”/BADR/Bahiyagirl“Radiant, beautiful, and full of inner light”/ba-HEE-ya/Ballaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-lah/Bambaboy“A beloved and spiritually respected man”/BAHM-bah/Baraboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-ra/Barakaboy or girl“A blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings.”/bah-RAH-kah/Barkeboy or girl“Blessing and good fortune for the family.”/BAR-keh/Basimboy“Smiling and cheerful—a child who brings happiness”/BAH-sim/Basmagirl“A radiant smile and a source of happiness”/BAS-mah/Bassirouboy“A perceptive and insightful person”/bah-see-ROO/Batorgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-TOR/Bayalboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-YAHL/Bayeboy“Fatherly, respected elder”/BAH-yeh/Becayeboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/beh-KAI/Bernadettegirl“French feminine form of Bernard, ultimately meaning “brave bear” or “strong as a bear.””/ber-nah-DET/Biguegirl“A cherished girl whose arrival was eagerly awaited”/bee-GAY/Bilalboy“Refreshing; associated with the first muezzin of Islam”/bee-LAHL/Bilqisgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BIL-kiss/Binetagirl“A blessed and virtuous woman”/bee-NEH-tah/Bintagirl“Daughter; from Arabic bint.”/BIN-ta/Bintougirl“Daughter; a West African/Senegalese form derived from Arabic bint.”/bin-TOO/Biramboy“A venerable family name used for generations in Wolof-speaking Senegal”/bee-RAHM/Birameboy“A man of faith and distinction”/bee-RAHM/Bocarboy“Senegalese form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name meaning “father of a young camel.””/BOH-kar/Boubacarboy“West African form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name meaning “father of a young camel.””/boo-bah-KAHR/Bouchragirl“The glad news and happiness brought by a long-awaited child.”/BOOSH-rah/Bounaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BOO-na/Bounamaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-NAH-mah/Bourygirl“A Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available.”/BOO-ree/Burhanboy“Arabic burhan: “clear proof,” “evidence,” or “demonstration.””/boor-HAAN/
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Cheikhboy“A respected religious scholar or elder”/SHAYKH/Cherifboy“Arabic sharif: noble, honored; traditionally, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.”/sheh-REEF/Codougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/koh-DOO/Coumbagirl“A classic traditional woman’s name, often paired with Samba”/KOOM-bah/
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Dabagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DA-ba/Dadogirl“A Senegalese feminine name, often used affectionately; no secure literal etymology is established.”/DAH-doh/Dameboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DAH-meh/Damelboy“Wolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name.”/da-MEL/Daoudaboy“David, a revered prophet in the Abrahamic tradition”/dow-DAH/Dembaboy“A traditional name for a second-born son, honoring the family order and the bonds between siblings.”/DEM-bah/Diaratougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/jah-rah-TOO/Dibeerboy or girl“Sunday; used as a day-of-birth name.”/dee-BAYR/Dieryboy“From Wolof dëkk-dëkk/jeeri (diéry): dry inland country or sandy upland, contrasted with the floodplain.”/jee-eh-ree/Dieynabagirl“A woman of faith and devotion”/JAY-nah-bah/Diomayeboy“Commonly understood in Wolof usage as connected with dignity, honor, or self-respect.”/joh-MY/Diongomagirl“Wolof jongoma/diongoma: a young woman or maiden, often with the connotation of a beautiful young woman.”/jon-GOH-mah/Diorgirl“A traditional name from older Wolof-speaking families, now less often given”/JYOR/Djibrilboy“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””/jee-BREEL/Doudouboy or girl“Beloved, dear, or sweetheart; an affectionate name or pet name used for either sex.”/DOO-doo/Dounyagirl“The world; earthly life.”/DOON-yah/
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Fadelboy“Bounty, favor, grace; also excellent or virtuous.”/FAH-del/Fadilagirl“A virtuous and admirable woman”/fa-DEE-la/Fadimagirl“A Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah, traditionally understood as “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fa-DEE-ma/Fadimatougirl“A West African/Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah: “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fa-dee-ma-TOO/Faisalboy“Decisive judge; one who distinguishes or separates truth from falsehood.”/FAY-sal/Faizagirl“A successful woman who achieves great things”/FAI-za/Fallouboy“A common Senegalese male name, often associated with Arabic faḍl, “bounty” or “favor.””/FAH-loo/Famagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FA-ma/Fantagirl“A joyful and prosperous woman”/FAHN-tah/Faraboy“A traditional Senegalese male given name; no securely established lexical Wolof gloss should be assigned.”/FAH-ra/Farahgirl“Joy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home.”/FAH-rah/Farbaboy“A dignified name linked with rank, public honor, and leadership.”/FAR-ba/Farhanboy“A joyful child who fills the family with happiness.”/far-HAHN/Faroukboy“One 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/Fatimagirl“One who weans; traditionally also interpreted as one who abstains.”/FAH-tee-mah/Fatougirl“A cherished form of Fatimah, the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”/fah-TOO/Fatoumatagirl“A form of Fatimah, honoring the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”/fah-too-MAH-tah/Fawziboy“Successful and victorious in life”/FAW-zee/Fawziagirl“A girl destined for success and victory”/FAW-zee-ah/Filygirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FEE-lee/Firdaousgirl“Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise.”/feer-DA-oos/Firdawsgirl“Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise.”/FEER-dows/Fodeboy“Religious scholar, jurist, or Islamic teacher.”/FOH-deh/Fouadboy“The heart, symbolizing inner feeling and courage”/foo-AAD/
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Gaawuboy or girl“Born on a Saturday”/GAA-woo/Galloboy“A Senegalese male given name (also found in other West African communities); no dependable Wolof lexical meaning is established.”/GAH-loh/Ganaboy“A venerable traditional name from older Wolof generations”/GAH-nah/Ghalibboy“One who meets challenges with courage and prevails”/GHAH-lib/Goraboy“A Senegalese, especially Wolof, male given name; no certain lexical meaning should be assigned.”/GOH-ra/Gorguiboy“A traditional third-born son’s name, carrying the warmth of family continuity and inherited belonging.”/GOR-gwee/
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Habibboy“Beloved and dearly cherished”/hah-BEEB/Habibagirl“Beloved; dearly loved.”/ha-BEE-ba/Habibatagirl“Beloved; dearly loved.”/ha-bee-BA-ta/Habygirl“A common Senegalese feminine short form of Habiba/Habibata; “beloved.””/HAH-bee/Hachimboy“Arabic Hashim: one who breaks or crushes, traditionally explained as one who breaks bread for others.”/ha-SHEEM/Hadiatougirl“Gift; present.”/hah-dee-ah-TOO/Hadiyagirl“Gift; present. A differently vocalized Arabic form can also mean “female guide.””/hah-DEE-yah/Hafsagirl“Young lioness; little lioness.”/HAF-sah/Hajargirl“Arabic form of Hagar; also the Arabic word for “stone.””/HAH-jar/Hakimboy“A wise and discerning person”/hah-KEEM/Hakimagirl“A wise and discerning woman”/hah-KEE-mah/Halimboy“A gentle person who responds with patience”/hah-LEEM/Halimagirl“A gentle and patient woman”/hah-LEE-mah/Hamidboy“Praiseworthy and deserving of appreciation”/ha-MEED/Hamzaboy“Strong-hearted and brave”/HAM-zah/Hanangirl“Tenderness, affection, and compassion”/hah-NAHN/Hanifagirl“Steadfast, sincere, and devoted to what is right”/hah-NEE-fah/Harounaboy“Arabic form of Aaron (Harun).”/ha-ROO-na/Hassanboy“Handsome, good, virtuous”/has-SAN/Hawagirl“Eve, the first woman and mother of humanity”/HAH-wah/Hindougirl“A Francophone West African form of Arabic Hind, traditionally “one hundred camels.””/hin-DOO/Husseinboy“Good and beautiful; little handsome one”/hoo-SAYN/Huzayfaboy“Little sheep; an established Arabic Muslim personal name.”/hoo-ZAY-fa/
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Ibrahimaboy“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”/ee-brah-HEE-mah/Ibtisamgirl“A warm, joyful smile”/ib-tee-SAHM/Idrissaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ee-DREE-sa/Ihsanboy“Excellence, beneficence, or doing what is beautiful/good.”/ih-SAN/Ikhlasgirl“Sincerity and devotion in faith, with a pure and wholehearted spirit”/ikh-LAHS/Ikramgirl“Honor, generosity, hospitality”/ik-RAHM/Ilhamgirl“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”/IL-ham/Ilyasboy“Arabic form of Elijah and the name of a Qur’anic prophet.”/il-YAHS/Imadboy“A strong support and guiding pillar”/ee-MAAD/Imanegirl“Faith—a steady foundation for a hopeful life”/ee-MAHN/Inayagirl“Care, protection, and loving concern”/ih-NAH-yah/Ishaqboy“A joyful name traditionally connected with laughter”/ish-HAHK/Islamboy“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”/is-LAM/Ismailaboy“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”/ees-mah-EE-lah/Isragirl“Night journey, especially the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey.”/ISS-rah/Issaboy“Jesus; a name associated with compassion and devotion”/EES-sa/Iyadboy“A strong support and dependable presence”/ee-YAD/
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Jabirboy“A compassionate person who brings comfort and healing”/JAH-bir/Jafarboy“Stream, rivulet, or small river.”/JAF-ar/Jalilagirl“Noble, glorious, and deeply honored”/ja-LEE-la/Jamalboy“Beauty and grace”/ja-MAHL/Jambaarboy“A spirited name for a brave child who will earn respect through courage.”/jam-BAAR/Jambarboy“A courageous warrior who stands firm and protects others”/jahm-BAHR/Jamilagirl“Beautiful in appearance, spirit, and character”/jah-MEE-lah/Jibrilboy“Gabriel, the angelic messenger”/jib-REEL/Jumanagirl“A precious little pearl, treasured by the family”/joo-MAH-na/Junaidboy“A young warrior or little army—evoking courage and steadfastness”/joo-NAYD/Juwairiyagirl“A cherished name linked with a respected woman of early Islam”/joo-WAI-ri-ya/
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Kadirboy“Capable, strong, and equal to life’s challenges”/kah-DEER/Karimboy“Generous, noble, and kind-hearted”/kah-REEM/Karimagirl“A generous and noble woman”/kah-REE-mah/Kawthargirl“The abundance and goodness of life”/KOW-thar/Kersaboy or girl“A gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.”/KER-sa/Khadijagirl“Khadijah, the respected first wife of the Prophet Muhammad”/khah-DEE-jah/Khadimboy“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”/khah-DEEM/Khadimouboy“Servant of the Messenger, expressing deep religious devotion”/khah-dee-MOO/Khadragirl“Arabic feminine name meaning “green,” “verdant,” or “the green one.””/KHAHD-rah/Khadygirl“A virtuous and respected woman”/KHAH-dee/Khairagirl“A woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing”/KHAIR-ah/Khaledboy“Everlasting and enduring”/KHAH-led/Khalifaboy“A successor entrusted with responsibility and leadership”/kah-LEE-fah/Khalilboy“A cherished friend and loyal companion”/khah-LEEL/Kinegirl“A warm, old-fashioned name still remembered among Wolof grandmothers”/KEEN/Koccboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kotsch/Korkagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOR-kah/Kumbagirl“A girl born as one of a set of twins”/KOOM-bah/
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Lailagirl“Night; poetic and serene as the night”/LAY-la/Lallagirl“A female name and Arabic/Maghrebi honorific meaning “lady” or “madam.””/LAH-la/Lamiagirl“Arabic female name whose interpretation depends on the Arabic spelling: it may mean “shining/radiant” (Lami'a), while a related form can mean “dark-lipped,” a classical beauty epithet.”/LAH-mee-ah/Lamineboy“A gentle and devoted man”/lah-MEEN/Lansanaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/lan-SAH-nah/Latboy“A dignified traditional name, especially familiar from older Senegalese generations”/LAHT/Lat Diorboy“A historic name linked with one of Senegal’s most celebrated kings and with steadfast leadership.”/lat JOR/Lingeergirl“A regal name for a girl, associated with queenship, grace, and high standing.”/leen-GEER/Louisegirl“French feminine form of Louis, ultimately meaning “famous warrior.””/loo-EEZ/Lubnagirl“Arabic female name meaning the storax tree (a fragrant tree); it may also evoke its resin or fragrance.”/LOOB-nah/Luqmanboy“A name associated with wisdom and sound judgment”/LOOK-mahn/Lutfiboy“Gentle, kind, and gracious in character”/LOOT-fee/
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Mababoy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MA-ba/Madiboy“Often understood as “rightly guided.””/MAH-dee/Madiopboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-JOP/Madiorboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-DYOR/Magatteboy“A respected old-fashioned Senegalese name found among Wolof families”/ma-GAT/Mahdiboy“Rightly guided and on a good path”/MAHD-ee/Mahfouzboy“Protected and preserved—a tender wish for a child watched over throughout life.”/mah-FOOZ/Mahirboy“Gifted, capable, and accomplished”/MAH-hir/Mahmoudboy“Praiseworthy; praised.”/mah-MOOD/Maimounagirl“Blessed, fortunate, and surrounded by goodness”/my-MOO-nah/Makaneboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-KAN/Makhtarboy“Chosen for a special and honored path”/makh-TAR/Malakgirl“Angel.”/MAH-lak/Malangboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-LANG/Malickboy“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”/mah-LEEK/Malikagirl“Queen; female ruler.”/mah-LEE-kah/Mamadouboy“Praised and worthy of praise; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/mah-mah-DOO/Mameboy or girl“A beloved elder or grandparent, and by extension a name that honors family memory and ancestors.”/MAHM/Mamourboy“Prosperous, flourishing, and blessed with well-being”/mah-MOOR/Mansourboy“Victorious and destined to overcome life’s challenges”/man-SOOR/Maodoboy“A great elder or honored leader”/MAH-oh-doh/Maramgirl“Wish, desire, aim, or aspiration.”/MA-ram/Maremegirl“A classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignified”/mah-REM/Mariamagirl“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”/mah-ree-AH-mah/Marietougirl“A Senegalese feminine form or diminutive based on Marie/Mariam; it has no separately established literal meaning.”/mah-ree-eh-TOO/Maroufboy“A person known for kindness, generosity, and good conduct”/ma-ROOF/Marwagirl“A sacred hill in Mecca; also “flint stone” in Arabic.”/MAR-wah/Maryamgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MAR-yam/Massambaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-SAM-ba/Matarboy“A classic devotional name long used by Wolof-speaking families”/ma-TAHR/Mawdoboy“A great and respected elder”/MAW-doh/Mbackeboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-BAK-keh/Mbarkagirl“Blessed, carrying blessing and good fortune”/m-BAHR-kah/Mbathiogirl“A traditional Wolof feminine name; its older etymology is not securely documented”/mba-TEE-oh/Mbayanggirl“A woman whose presence brings joy and honor”/m-BAH-yahng/Mbayeboy“A devoted and respected man”/m-BYE/Mbissinegirl“A documented Senegalese feminine name; no securely established literal meaning is available.”/mbee-SEEN/Medouneboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/meh-DOON/Meryemgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MEH-ryem/Modouboy“Praised and worthy of praise; a shortened Senegalese form of Mamadou”/MOH-doo/Modyboy“Senegalese form of Muhammad; “praised” or “praiseworthy.””/MOH-dee/Mohamedboy“Praised; praiseworthy.”/moh-HAH-med/Morboy“A traditional fourth-born son’s name, marking another welcomed branch of the family line.”/MOR/Mouazboy“Protected; safeguarded.”/moo-AHZ/Moubarackboy“Blessed—a child whose life is surrounded by good fortune”/moo-bah-RAHK/Moubarakboy“Blessed and favored with goodness”/moo-bah-RAHK/Mouhamadouboy“Praised and worthy of praise; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/moo-hah-mah-DOO/Moulayeboy“My lord or master”/moo-LAI/Mounagirl“Wishes, hopes, or desires.”/MOO-nah/Moussaboy“Moses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God”/MOO-sah/Moustaphaboy“A chosen and honored person”/moos-TAH-fah/Muadhboy“Protected; safeguarded.”/MOO-adh/Mubarakboy“A blessed child whose arrival brings happiness to the family.”/moo-BAH-rak/Munirboy“Radiant, illuminating, and full of light”/moo-NEER/Muniragirl“Radiant and full of light”/moo-NEE-rah/
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Nabilboy“Noble, honorable, and distinguished”/nah-BEEL/Nabougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NAH-boo/Nadagirl“Dew, and the refreshing generosity it represents”/NAH-dah/Nadirboy“Rare; uncommon; exceptional.”/NA-deer/Nadiragirl“Rare, precious, and wonderfully exceptional”/na-DEE-ra/Nafigirl“A precious and worthy woman”/NAH-fee/Nafissatougirl“Precious, cherished, and exquisite”/nah-fee-sah-TOO/Naimagirl“Peaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-being”/N-EYE-mah/Najahgirl“Success, achievement, and the fulfillment of hopes”/NAH-jah/Najatgirl“Safety, deliverance, and freedom from harm”/na-JAAT/Najibboy“Noble, distinguished, of good lineage.”/na-JEEB/Nasirboy“A strong supporter who helps others triumph”/NAH-seer/Nasrboy“Victory; Arabic-derived Muslim name also used in Senegal.”/NASR/Nasragirl“A girl whose life brings help and victory”/NAHS-rah/Nasserboy“Helper, supporter, defender; Arabic-derived Muslim name used in Senegal.”/NAS-ser/Nassimagirl“Breeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nah-SEE-mah/Nassiragirl“Female helper, supporter, or defender; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nas-SEE-ra/Nawalgirl“Gift, bestowal, or benefit; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nah-WAHL/Ndackgirl“Traditional Senegalese/Wolof feminine personal name; a reliable literal translation is not established.”/NDAHK/Ndategirl“A rare historical Wolof name remembered through notable women of Senegal”/NDAH-teh/Ndate Yallagirl“A historic royal name honoring one of the most renowned queens of Waalo.”/NDA-teh YAL-la/Ndellagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-DEL-lah/Ndeyegirl“A traditional first-born daughter’s name, warmly associated with the beginning of a family’s next generation.”/n-JAY/Ndiadianeboy“A rare heritage name recalling royal lineage and leadership.”/n-ja-DYA-ne/Ndiagaboy“A longstanding Wolof given name, warmly associated with an honored family elder”/NJA-gah/Ndiarégirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-jah-REH/Ndiasseboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NJAHS/Ndiatougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JAH-too/Ndieumbeutgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-jum-BUHT/Ndiogouboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NJOH-goo/Ndiorogirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JOH-roh/Ndiougaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NJOO-gah/Ndioumagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JOO-mah/Ndongoboy“Student, pupil, learner, or disciple.”/n-DONG-go/Nenegirl“A gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tenderness”/NEH-neh/Ngonegirl“A traditional second-born daughter’s name, celebrating her place in the growing family.”/ngoh-NAY/Ngorboy“A noble name for a child whose life is hoped to bring respect and honor.”/ngor/Nguenargirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nguh-NAR/Njaajaanboy“A historic Wolof royal name associated with the founder of the Jolof Empire”/njaa-JAAN/Nogaaygirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/noh-GAI/Nouragirl“Light, illumination, radiance; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/NOO-ra/Nourouboy“Light, brightness, and hope”/noo-ROO/Nuhboy“Quranic Arabic form of Noah, the prophet.”/NOOH/Numanboy“Arabic male proper name; its etymology is variously linked to red/blood or the anemone, not “good judgment.””/NOO-man/
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Osmanboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/OHS-mahn/Oumarboy“Flourishing and long-lived; the name of a revered companion of the Prophet”/oo-MAR/Oumougirl“A Senegalese form associated with Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman”/OO-moo/Ousmaneboy“Uthman, the name of a revered companion and caliph of the Prophet”/oos-MAHN/Ousseynouboy“A form of Husayn, conveying beauty and goodness”/oo-SAY-noo/
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Rabygirl“Usually a Senegalese short form related to Rabia/Rabiatou, from Arabic Rabiʿa, “fourth” (feminine).”/rah-BEE/Rachadboy“Right guidance and sound judgment, a hopeful blessing for a thoughtful and purposeful life.”/rah-SHAHD/Racineboy“French “racine,” meaning “root.””/rah-SEEN/Rafetougirl“Beautiful and lovely”/rah-feh-TOO/Rafiatougirl“From Arabic Rafiʿa/Rāfiʿatu, meaning “elevated,” “exalted,” or “high-ranking.””/ra-fee-a-TOO/Rafikboy“Arabic rafiq, “companion,” “friend,” or “comrade.””/rah-FEEK/Rahimboy“Merciful and compassionate, reflecting one of God’s gracious qualities”/ra-HEEM/Rahmagirl“Mercy and compassion from God”/RAH-mah/Rahmatougirl“From Arabic rahma, meaning “mercy” or “compassion.””/rah-ma-TOO/Rajagirl“Hope and the expectation of good things to come”/RAH-jah/Ramagirl“A Senegalese short form, often of Ramatoulaye/Rahmatullah-related names; it does not have a securely established independent meaning of “happiness” or “delight.””/RA-ma/Ramatoulayegirl“Mercy, compassion, and divine kindness”/rah-mah-too-LIE/Raniagirl“Arabic Rāniya, “one who gazes intently” or “contemplative.””/RAH-nee-ah/Rashidboy“A wise person who chooses the right path”/rah-SHEED/Rashidagirl“A wise woman who chooses the right path”/rah-SHEE-dah/Rassoulboy“Messenger; an honored religious title”/rah-SOOL/Rayanboy“Arabic Rayyan/Rayyān, “well-watered,” “lush,” or “full”; it is also the name of a gate of Paradise in Islamic tradition.”/RYE-ahn/Ridwanboy“Arabic Riḍwān, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “pleasure”; in Islam it is associated with God’s favor.”/rid-WAHN/Riyadboy“Gardens and flourishing green spaces”/ree-YAAD/Rokhayagirl“A woman of dignity and spiritual beauty”/roh-KHAH-yah/Rokiagirl“Arabic-origin form of Ruqayya; commonly explained as “rising” or “ascending.””/ROH-kee-ya/Roukayagirl“Variant of Ruqayya, generally explained as “rising” or “ascending.””/roo-KAI-yah/
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Saadboy“Good fortune, happiness, and a life filled with blessing”/SAH-ad/Sabirboy“A patient and steadfast person”/sah-BEER/Sabiragirl“A patient and steadfast woman”/sah-BEE-rah/Sadioboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SA-dee-oh/Saerboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAH-er/Safietougirl“Pure and sincere; the name of a respected wife of the Prophet”/sah-fee-eh-TOO/Safiyagirl“Arabic Ṣafiyya: “pure,” “chosen,” or “sincere/intimate friend.””/sah-FEE-yah/Safwanboy“Arabic Ṣafwān, commonly glossed as “pure/clear”; it also has a classical association with a smooth rock or stone.”/SAF-wan/Saidboy“A happy and fortunate child, received as a gift.”/sah-EED/Saidagirl“A happy and fortunate girl whose presence brings delight.”/sah-EE-dah/Saifboy“A courageous defender with a strong and steadfast spirit”/SAYF/Sakinagirl“A calm and peaceful presence”/sah-KEE-nah/Salemboy“Arabic Sālim/Salem: “safe,” “sound,” “unharmed,” or “secure.””/SA-lem/Salifboy“Arabic-origin name meaning “one who came before,” “predecessor,” or “forebear.””/sah-LEEF/Salihboy“A good-hearted and upright person”/SAH-leeh/Salihagirl“A good-hearted and upright woman”/sah-LEE-hah/Salimboy“A peaceful and whole-hearted person”/sah-LEEM/Salimagirl“A peaceful and secure woman”/sah-LEE-mah/Salimatagirl“Peaceful, safe, and whole”/sah-lee-MAH-tah/Saliouboy“Righteous, virtuous, and good-hearted”/sah-LYOO/Salmagirl“Arabic Salmā: “safe,” “sound,” or “unharmed”; by association, peaceful.”/SAL-mah/Salmanboy“Arabic Salmān, generally associated with being safe, secure, or unharmed.”/SAL-man/Salygirl“A female name used in Senegal, often treated as a local form of Sally or as a shortened form of Salimata; no established meaning of “grace and affection.””/SAH-lee/Sambaboy“A cherished traditional name for a first-born son, linking him to the family’s continuing line.”/SAM-bah/Samba Laobeboy“A historical Wolof royal personal name, notably borne by Samba Laobé Fall, the last Damel of Cayor; it has no established literal meaning of “noble lineage.””/SAM-ba la-O-beh/Samiagirl“Elevated, noble, and admirable”/SAH-mee-ah/Samiragirl“A warm and delightful companion”/sah-MEE-rah/Saragirl“A widely used Arabic/Hebrew female name meaning “princess” or “lady.””/SAH-rah/Serigneboy or girl“A religious guide, teacher, or respected elder”/seh-REENY/Seydinaboy“Our honored master and respected leader”/say-DEE-nah/Seydouboy“A respected master or noble religious person”/SAY-doo/Seynabougirl“A woman of faith and goodness”/say-nah-BOO/Seyniboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAY-nee/Shamsboy or girl“Arabic Shams: “sun.””/shahms/Shihabboy“Arabic Shihāb: “meteor,” “shooting star,” “flame,” or “firebrand.””/shee-HAB/Shuaybboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SHOO-ayb/Sidiboy“A respectful title expressing honor and reverence”/SEE-dee/Sidyboy“A West African form of Arabic Sidi, an honorific meaning “my lord” or “master.””/SIH-dee/Sigagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEE-gah/Siragirl“A female name used in Senegal; it may be associated with Arabic sira/sirah, “life, conduct, account, or biography,” rather than “grace and dignity.””/SEE-ra/Sireboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEE-reh/Sodagirl“A Senegalese female name, often treated as a local form related to Arabic Saada/Sa‘ada, “happiness” or “good fortune.””/SOH-dah/Sokhnagirl“Lady or noble woman, often used as a respectful religious name”/SOKH-nah/Sophiegirl“Greek-derived via French, meaning “wisdom.” It is used in Senegal but is not a Wolof-origin name.”/SO-fee/Souadgirl“Happiness, joy, and good fortune”/soo-AHD/Soukeynagirl“A Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace.”/soo-KAY-nah/Souleymaneboy“A man devoted to faith and peace”/soo-lay-MAHN/Suhaibboy“Arabic Suhayb, traditionally understood as “reddish” or “reddish-haired”; it is also the name of a celebrated early Muslim companion.”/soo-HAYB/Suhaybboy“Arabic Suhayb, traditionally understood as “reddish” or “reddish-haired”; also the name of the Companion Suhayb al-Rumi.”/soo-HAYB/Sultanboy“Arabic title and male name meaning “authority,” “power,” or “ruler.””/SOOL-tan/Sumayagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-MY-ah/
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Tabaragirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TA-ba-ra/Tackogirl“A traditional Senegalese, especially Wolof, female given name; no standard literal translation is securely established.”/TAH-koh/Tafsirboy“Arabic tafsir, meaning “interpretation” or “Quranic exegesis.””/taf-SEER/Tahaboy“An Arabic Quranic name formed from the isolated letters Ta-Ha; it has no securely established literal personal-name meaning.”/TA-ha/Tahirboy“Pure-hearted and sincere”/TAH-hir/Talaataboy or girl“Born on a Tuesday”/ta-LAA-ta/Talhaboy“Arabic Talha/Talhah, the name of a kind of tree; it is also borne by the early Muslim companion Talha ibn Ubayd Allah.”/TAHL-ha/Tallaboy“A traditional name borne by respected older men”/TAH-lah/Tamimboy“Complete, whole, or fully formed—a lovely wish for a well-rounded life”/tah-MEEM/Tamsirboy“A Senegalese male form related to Arabic tafsir, “interpretation” or “Quranic exegesis.””/tam-SEER/Tarikboy“Arabic Tariq/Tarik, meaning “night visitor” or “one who comes by night”; in Quranic usage it is associated with a night star.”/TA-reek/Tasnimgirl“A heavenly spring and a source of spiritual refreshment”/tas-NEEM/Teninggirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/teh-NEENG/Thiernoboy“A religious teacher or scholar, used as a cherished devotional name”/CHER-noh/Thioneboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/tyohn/Thiorogirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TYOH-roh/Tidianeboy“A man devoted to faith and spiritual service”/tee-dyah-N/Tijaniboy“A name honoring the Tijani spiritual tradition”/tee-JAH-nee/
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Wahabboy“From Arabic wahhāb: “bestower” or “generous giver”; often encountered in forms such as Abd al-Wahhab.”/wa-HAB/Walidboy“Arabic Walid: “newborn child” or “newly born.””/wah-LEED/Walyboy“A caring protector and guardian”/WAH-lee/Wardagirl“A fragrant rose and a symbol of beauty”/WAR-dah/Wassilagirl“Arabic wāṣila: “connection,” “means of approach,” or “one who joins/connects.””/wa-SEE-la/Wiamgirl“Harmony, affection, and peaceful companionship”/wee-AHM/Wissamboy“Arabic wisām: “medal,” “decoration,” or “badge of distinction.””/wi-SAM/
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Yacineboy or girl“A Qur'anic name expressing closeness to the sacred scripture”/yah-SEEN/Yamagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YA-ma/Yandegirl““Beloved” or “loved one.””/YAN-deh/Yasminagirl“A girl with the grace and fragrance of jasmine”/yahs-MEE-nah/Yasminegirl“Jasmine flower”/yas-MEEN/Yassinboy“The name formed from the Qur’anic letters Ya-Sin; it is a widely used male Muslim name.”/yah-SEEN/Yassirboy“Arabic Yāsir: “easy,” “at ease,” or “prosperous”; also understood as “one who makes things easy.””/YA-seer/Yatmaboy““Orphan,” related to Arabic yatīm and its Senegalese usage.”/YAT-mah/Yayegirl“A loving motherly presence”/YAH-yeh/Yerimboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YEH-rim/Yeurmandegirl“Wolof yërmande: “mercy,” “compassion,” or “pity.””/yer-MAHN-deh/Yoroboy“A respected and cherished man”/YOR-oh/Younesboy“A revered prophetic name, the Arabic form of Jonah”/YOO-ness/Youssoufboy“Arabic form of Joseph, the prophet Yusuf; ultimately from Hebrew, commonly understood as “God adds/increases.””/yoo-SOOF/Youssouphaboy“Joseph, a prophet remembered for patience, integrity, and trust in God”/yoo-SOO-fah/Yusragirl“Ease, facility, comfort, or prosperity.”/YOOS-rah/Yusufboy“Arabic form of Joseph; ultimately “God adds/increases.””/YOO-soof/
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Zahirboy“Manifest, evident, or outward; with a different Arabic spelling, it can mean bright or radiant.”/ZAH-hir/Zahiragirl“Bright, radiant, or shining; depending on the Arabic spelling, also “manifest/evident.””/za-HEE-ra/Zahragirl“Radiant, shining, and flower-like in beauty”/ZAH-rah/Zainagirl“Beauty, adornment, or one who is beautiful/adorned.”/ZAY-na/Zakariaboy“Zechariah, a prophet whose name celebrates God’s remembrance and care”/zah-kah-REE-yah/Zakiagirl“Pure, virtuous, innocent, or intelligent.”/zah-KEE-yah/Zaydboy“Growth, increase, abundance”/ZAYD/Zeinabgirl“Zaynab, a cherished name associated with respected women in early Islam”/ZAY-nab/Ziadboy“Increase, growth, and abundance”/zee-AAD/Zinedineboy“Beauty or adornment of the faith/religion.”/zee-neh-DEEN/Ziyadboy“Increase, growth, or abundance.”/zee-YAD/Zohragirl“Radiant, bright, flower-like; also a traditional Arabic name for Venus.”/ZOH-ra/Zoubidagirl“The choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman.”/zoo-BEE-da/Zubaidagirl“The choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman.”/zoo-BAY-da/Zubairboy“Strong, brave, or wise; the name is also strongly associated with the early Muslim companion al-Zubayr.”/zoo-BAYR/Zuleikhagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-LAY-khah/