Traditional Gambia Names

Traditional Gambia Names — browse our complete collection of 68+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 49–68 of 68 names

Mother, elder

Mother, grandmother

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent

52.Ousman

♂ Male

Arabic

Companion of the Prophet; valiant, wise, or patient

Father, elder

Beloved, cherished

Mercy, compassion, often associated with divine grace.

My soul, spiritual

Pure, genuine, clear

Chief, leader

Good tree, beautiful

Pious, virtuous

Second son

Scholar, religious teacher

63.Sheriff

♂ Male

Arabic

Noble, honorable, chief, overseer

64.Sulayman

♂ Male

Arabic, Hebrew

Man of peace, peaceful

65.Sullayman

♂ Male

Arabic

Man of peace, Solomon

66.Tijan

♂ Male

Arabic

Crown, honor, or golden

67.Yassin

♂ Male

Arabic

Mysterious letters in the Quran; a chapter in the Quran

68.Yaya

⚥ Unisex

Mandinka, also found as a diminutive in various languages

Elder sister; also a diminutive or nickname in various cultures

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