Gambia Girl Names

Earth, of human origin

Alive, living, prosperous

Noble, respected, often a title for older women

Beloved, friend

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Desire, Eve, or mother of humanity

Light, shining, often associated with beauty

Daughter

Little daughter, often used for a younger 'Binta'

Hope, aspiration, a positive outlook on life

King, leader

Beautiful day, pretty

Captivating, attractive

Revered elder, ancestor, or a wise and respected individual

Life, living

Life, living one

Living, prosperous, full of life

Jewel, precious stone

Good and beautiful

Meaning linked to a specific family or lineage, often denoting a griot or praise singer.

Peace, beautiful

Diminutive or affectionate form of Jainaba

Lioness, brave, courageous

Treasured, beloved

Pearl

Breeze, soft wind, often associated with gentleness.

Cube, place for prostration

Gift, respected woman

Respected, trustworthy; a form of Khadija

Sweet, beloved

Respectable, esteemed

Respected woman; possibly related to the Kumba name

Pearl, jewel; also a pet name or lullaby sound

Beautiful, lovely

Auspicious, blessed, fortunate

Mother, matriarch

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Form of Mariam, meaning 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'rebellious'

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion (from various interpretations)

To draw out, or drawn from water

Beneficial, profitable, advantageous

Precious, valuable, exquisite

Mother, respected woman

Born on Saturday

Mother, elder

Mother, grandmother

Blessing, grace, gift, or just

Often related to wisdom or resilience