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Wolof girl names.

215 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.

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/AdilagirlA fair-minded and just woman/ah-DEE-lah/AdjagirlA respected woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca/AH-jah/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/AlimagirlKnowledgeable, learned/ah-LEE-ma/AlimatougirlA wise and knowledgeable woman/ah-lee-mah-TOO/Allarbaboy or girlBorn on a Wednesday/al-LAR-ba/Altineboy or girlBorn on a Monday/al-TEEN/Alxamisboy or girlBorn on a Thursday/al-kha-MEES/AmalgirlHope for a bright and beautiful future/ah-MAHL/AminagirlFaithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care/ah-MEE-nah/AminatagirlFaithful and trustworthy/ah-mee-NAH-tah/AntagirlA tender, gracious woman/AN-tah/AramegirlA beloved and respected woman/ah-RAHM/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/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/AzizagirlPrecious, cherished, and beloved/ah-ZEE-zah/BadiagirlArabic feminine name meaning distinctive, unprecedented, wonderful, or unique./BAH-dee-ya/BahiyagirlRadiant, beautiful, and full of inner light/ba-HEE-ya/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/BasmagirlA radiant smile and a source of happiness/BAS-mah/BatorgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/bah-TOR/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/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/BouchragirlThe glad news and happiness brought by a long-awaited child./BOOSH-rah/BourygirlA Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available./BOO-ree/CodougirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/koh-DOO/CoumbagirlA classic traditional woman’s name, often paired with Samba/KOOM-bah/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/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/DieynabagirlA woman of faith and devotion/JAY-nah-bah/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/Doudouboy or girlBeloved, dear, or sweetheart; an affectionate name or pet name used for either sex./DOO-doo/DounyagirlThe world; earthly life./DOON-yah/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/FaizagirlA successful woman who achieves great things/FAI-za/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/FarahgirlJoy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home./FAH-rah/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/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/Gaawuboy or girlBorn on a Saturday/GAA-woo/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/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/HakimagirlA wise and discerning woman/hah-KEE-mah/HalimagirlA gentle and patient woman/hah-LEE-mah/HanangirlTenderness, affection, and compassion/hah-NAHN/HanifagirlSteadfast, sincere, and devoted to what is right/hah-NEE-fah/HawagirlEve, the first woman and mother of humanity/HAH-wah/HindougirlA Francophone West African form of Arabic Hind, traditionally “one hundred camels.”/hin-DOO/IbtisamgirlA warm, joyful smile/ib-tee-SAHM/IkhlasgirlSincerity and devotion in faith, with a pure and wholehearted spirit/ikh-LAHS/IkramgirlHonor, generosity, hospitality/ik-RAHM/IlhamgirlDivine inspiration and a gift of insight/IL-ham/ImanegirlFaith—a steady foundation for a hopeful life/ee-MAHN/InayagirlCare, protection, and loving concern/ih-NAH-yah/IsragirlNight journey, especially the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey./ISS-rah/JalilagirlNoble, glorious, and deeply honored/ja-LEE-la/JamilagirlBeautiful in appearance, spirit, and character/jah-MEE-lah/JumanagirlA precious little pearl, treasured by the family/joo-MAH-na/JuwairiyagirlA cherished name linked with a respected woman of early Islam/joo-WAI-ri-ya/KarimagirlA generous and noble woman/kah-REE-mah/KawthargirlThe abundance and goodness of life/KOW-thar/Kersaboy or girlA gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct./KER-sa/KhadijagirlKhadijah, the respected first wife of the Prophet Muhammad/khah-DEE-jah/KhadragirlArabic feminine name meaning “green,” “verdant,” or “the green one.”/KHAHD-rah/KhadygirlA virtuous and respected woman/KHAH-dee/KhairagirlA woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing/KHAIR-ah/KinegirlA warm, old-fashioned name still remembered among Wolof grandmothers/KEEN/KorkagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/KOR-kah/KumbagirlA girl born as one of a set of twins/KOOM-bah/LailagirlNight; poetic and serene as the night/LAY-la/LallagirlA female name and Arabic/Maghrebi honorific meaning “lady” or “madam.”/LAH-la/LamiagirlArabic 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/LingeergirlA regal name for a girl, associated with queenship, grace, and high standing./leen-GEER/LouisegirlFrench feminine form of Louis, ultimately meaning “famous warrior.”/loo-EEZ/LubnagirlArabic female name meaning the storax tree (a fragrant tree); it may also evoke its resin or fragrance./LOOB-nah/MaimounagirlBlessed, fortunate, and surrounded by goodness/my-MOO-nah/MalakgirlAngel./MAH-lak/MalikagirlQueen; female ruler./mah-LEE-kah/Mameboy or girlA beloved elder or grandparent, and by extension a name that honors family memory and ancestors./MAHM/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/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/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/MbissinegirlA documented Senegalese feminine name; no securely established literal meaning is available./mbee-SEEN/MeryemgirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/MEH-ryem/MounagirlWishes, hopes, or desires./MOO-nah/MuniragirlRadiant and full of light/moo-NEE-rah/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/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/NasragirlA girl whose life brings help and victory/NAHS-rah/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/NdiarégirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-jah-REH/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/NdiorogirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-JOH-roh/NdioumagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-JOO-mah/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/NguenargirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nguh-NAR/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/OumougirlA Senegalese form associated with Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman/OO-moo/PendagirlA traditional third-born daughter’s name, honoring her place among the family’s children and descendants./PEN-dah/RabygirlUsually a Senegalese short form related to Rabia/Rabiatou, from Arabic Rabiʿa, “fourth” (feminine)./rah-BEE/RafetougirlBeautiful and lovely/rah-feh-TOO/RafiatougirlFrom Arabic Rafiʿa/Rāfiʿatu, meaning “elevated,” “exalted,” or “high-ranking.”/ra-fee-a-TOO/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/RashidagirlA wise woman who chooses the right path/rah-SHEE-dah/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/SabiragirlA patient and steadfast woman/sah-BEE-rah/SafietougirlPure and sincere; the name of a respected wife of the Prophet/sah-fee-eh-TOO/SafiyagirlArabic Ṣafiyya: “pure,” “chosen,” or “sincere/intimate friend.”/sah-FEE-yah/SaidagirlA happy and fortunate girl whose presence brings delight./sah-EE-dah/SakinagirlA calm and peaceful presence/sah-KEE-nah/SalihagirlA good-hearted and upright woman/sah-LEE-hah/SalimagirlA peaceful and secure woman/sah-LEE-mah/SalimatagirlPeaceful, safe, and whole/sah-lee-MAH-tah/SalmagirlArabic Salmā: “safe,” “sound,” or “unharmed”; by association, peaceful./SAL-mah/SalygirlA 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/SamiagirlElevated, noble, and admirable/SAH-mee-ah/SamiragirlA warm and delightful companion/sah-MEE-rah/SaragirlA widely used Arabic/Hebrew female name meaning “princess” or “lady.”/SAH-rah/Serigneboy or girlA religious guide, teacher, or respected elder/seh-REENY/SeynabougirlA woman of faith and goodness/say-nah-BOO/Shamsboy or girlArabic Shams: “sun.”/shahms/SigagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/SEE-gah/SiragirlA 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/SodagirlA Senegalese female name, often treated as a local form related to Arabic Saada/Sa‘ada, “happiness” or “good fortune.”/SOH-dah/SokhnagirlLady or noble woman, often used as a respectful religious name/SOKH-nah/SophiegirlGreek-derived via French, meaning “wisdom.” It is used in Senegal but is not a Wolof-origin name./SO-fee/SouadgirlHappiness, joy, and good fortune/soo-AHD/SoukeynagirlA Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace./soo-KAY-nah/SumayagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/soo-MY-ah/TabaragirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/TA-ba-ra/TackogirlA traditional Senegalese, especially Wolof, female given name; no standard literal translation is securely established./TAH-koh/Talaataboy or girlBorn on a Tuesday/ta-LAA-ta/TasnimgirlA heavenly spring and a source of spiritual refreshment/tas-NEEM/TeninggirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/teh-NEENG/ThiorogirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/TYOH-roh/WardagirlA fragrant rose and a symbol of beauty/WAR-dah/WassilagirlArabic wāṣila: “connection,” “means of approach,” or “one who joins/connects.”/wa-SEE-la/WiamgirlHarmony, affection, and peaceful companionship/wee-AHM/Yacineboy or girlA Qur'anic name expressing closeness to the sacred scripture/yah-SEEN/YamagirlA 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/YasminagirlA girl with the grace and fragrance of jasmine/yahs-MEE-nah/YasminegirlJasmine flower/yas-MEEN/YayegirlA loving motherly presence/YAH-yeh/YeurmandegirlWolof yërmande: “mercy,” “compassion,” or “pity.”/yer-MAHN-deh/YusragirlEase, facility, comfort, or prosperity./YOOS-rah/ZahiragirlBright, radiant, or shining; depending on the Arabic spelling, also “manifest/evident.”/za-HEE-ra/ZahragirlRadiant, shining, and flower-like in beauty/ZAH-rah/ZainagirlBeauty, adornment, or one who is beautiful/adorned./ZAY-na/ZakiagirlPure, virtuous, innocent, or intelligent./zah-KEE-yah/ZeinabgirlZaynab, a cherished name associated with respected women in early Islam/ZAY-nab/ZohragirlRadiant, bright, flower-like; also a traditional Arabic name for Venus./ZOH-ra/ZoubidagirlThe choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman./zoo-BEE-da/ZubaidagirlThe choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman./zoo-BAY-da/ZuleikhagirlA traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/zoo-LAY-khah/