Traditional Cameroon Names

Pure, holy, chaste

Wealth, abundance, prosperity, and good fortune.

Famous warrior

Priceless, highly praiseworthy

King's messenger, implying importance and responsibility.

Pillar, support; a child who brings stability and strength to the family or community.

Great, magnificent, venerable, revered

Warrior, brave one; denotes strength and courage.

She who makes happy; bringer of joy; blessed traveler

brave as a bear

Queen, beautiful, graceful

Wisdom, knowledge; associated with strength and leadership.

Pure, clear

merciful, gentle, mild

belonging to the Lord

Peace, calmness, tranquil, serene individual

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

God is with us

Gift; a precious and valuable child

Joy, laughter, a harbinger of happiness

Gift from God; a beloved and treasured child

star

Beauty, grace, lovely young girl

lucky, successful, fortunate

Flourishing, prosperous

King or traditional ruler, indicating noble lineage

Frenchman, free one

God is my strength

Farmer, earth-worker. A grounded and hardworking individual.

Grace, elegance, charm, beauty

torch, bright one, shining light

fiery, ardent

Supplanter, held by the heel

God is gracious. A classic and widely used name.

May God add; God will increase

praised

Lily flower, symbolizing purity and beauty

Light

Strength, power; a robust and influential individual

Leader, elder, one with wisdom and experience

Little warrior; young warrior

Of Mars, warlike, dedicated to Mars

bitter, beloved, rebellion, wished-for child

Mighty in battle

Dark-skinned, Moorish

Blessing; a child considered a divine gift

Who is like God?

Beloved, cherished; a diminutive of various names