Traditional Angola Names

Of the Lord, born on Sunday

Meaning unknown, traditional Angolan name

Noble son

Intelligent, discerning, wise

Bright, clear, intelligent, luminous, dawn

From Alba, white

Changing, white, dull, or muddy

Work, industrious, striving

Friend of Melqart

Grace, favor

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing

Army man, warrior

Assumption, referring to the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven

she who makes happy; voyager, blessed

Brave as a bear

Shining, splendid, fiery sword

White, pure, sincere

free man

Pure

Heavenly or celestial, referring to the sky or heavens.

Merciful, gentle

God is my judge

Beautiful, noble serpent/shield

Rich guard or prosperous protector

Truth, friendly, or foreign

Rival; eager; to emulate

Hope

Crown, wreath

Well-born, noble

Very bright, famous for luck

Brave journey, adventurous, bold voyager

Bold voyager, brave journey

Lover of song

Frenchman, free man

God is my strength

Graceful

torch, bright one, shining light

Brave, bold, army-man

Pure, holy, chaste

My God is an oath

appointed by God; God will uplift

God is gracious

established by God; God will establish

He will add; God will increase

Woman of Judea; praised

Youthful, downy-bearded

Youthful, downy-bearded, or soft-haired

Famous warrior