Benin Girl Names

Born into wealth and honor

Born on Monday

Born on a Friday

Living, prosperous

Born on a Sunday

Knowledgeable, wise

Traditional Baoulé male name usually given to girls

Born on a Thursday

blessed

Finds wealth at home

Pure, innocent, white, dazzling

follower of Christ

Clear, bright, famous

Victory of the people

Maiden; heart; spear

follower of Dionysius

desired, wished for

star

Good victory, victorious, conquering well

Captivating; one who abstains

Flower

Frenchwoman, free woman

Woman of the race or tribe

A diminutive of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.

Pledge, hostage, or oath

princess

Torch, bright, shining one

Home ruler

Honor, dignity

Spotless, pure, without blemish

Peace

Supplanter

God is gracious

God will add; God will increase

Youthful, downy

Just, righteous

Cool heart, peaceful

Born on Friday

Born on a Sunday

Bright, clear, white

from Lydia; woman from Lydia

From Magdala; high tower

pearl

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion (from various interpretations)

Of Mars; warlike

Advisor, nun, or unique

Grace, grandmother, or queen

born on Christmas Day