Traditional Gabon Names

Traditional Gabon Names — browse our complete collection of 72+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 72 names

Of the forest

Born on Sunday, peace

Twice born, precious

He who brought joy home

5.Akouba

♀ Female

Ewondo (Central Africa)

Born on Saturday, prosperity

6.Alima

♀ Female

Arabic

Knowledgeable, learned, wise

7.Amadou

♂ Male

West African (Mandinka/Dioula), derived from Arabic

The praised one, worthy of praise

8.Ayoka

♀ Female

Yoruba

One who causes joy or happiness

9.Bapou

♂ Male

Uncertain, possibly West African or Indigenous

Warrior, brave, or a strong and protective individual

To persevere, strong

Be grateful, thankful

desired, longed for

Born on Thursday, calm

Crown, garland

Beautiful day, pretty

Flower

Frenchman, free man

God is my strength

Honor, dignity

industrious, prosperous

fiery

Faith

gift of Isis

God is gracious

God will add; God increases

Youthful, downy

Respected, esteemed

Gift

Land-bright, famous land

from Laurentum

Lioness

Light

Hebrew, Greek, French

From Magdala; high tower

34.Mamadou

♂ Male

Arabic

Praised one; derived from Muhammad

pearl

Hebrew, Egyptian, Latin

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion (from various interpretations)

37.Marthe

♀ Female

Aramaic

Lady, mistress of the house

Who is like God?

Advisor, nun, or unique

Drawn out of water

Grace, grandmother, or queen

Precious, beloved

Warrior, courageous

Ruler, king, signifying leadership and authority

God's gift; precious

Central African Bantu

Rainbow, symbolizing beauty, hope, and new beginnings.

47.Noël

⚥ Unisex

Latin

Christmas; born on Christmas Day

48.Odette

♀ Female

Germanic

Wealth, riches

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