Traditional Central African Republic Names

beloved

Beloved

Noble and ready

Resurrection

Great, magnificent, venerable

Great, magnificent, venerable, revered

son of Talmai (furrowed, or rich in furrows)

Brave as a bear

brave as a bear

to lisp, stammer

Exalted one, high, powerful

Pure, clear

follower of Christ

Follower of Christ

Merciful, gentle

Merciful, gentle, mild

famous battle

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

desired, longed for

Of the Lord

God is with us

God is with us

serious, earnest, resolute

Serious, earnest, resolute

Good cheer, delight, well-spoken

Faithful, loyal

Faithful, loyal

Flourishing, prosperous

Frenchman, free man

Frenchwoman, free woman

From Gascony, a region in southwestern France; 'guest' or 'stranger'

farmer, earth-worker

from Germany

Staff of the Goths, or Royal Staff

Home ruler, or ruler of the home

Home ruler

Honored, respectable

God is gracious (Jean) and stone (Pierre)

God is gracious

God will add; God increases

May God add; God will increase

lion

Lioness

Praised, commendable; often associated with Muhammad

Little warrior; young warrior

Warlike, dedicated to Mars

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion (from various interpretations)