Traditional Guinea-Bissau Names

Father of a young camel

From Hadria (an ancient city in Northern Italy)

Living, prosperous, or she who lives

Highly praised, admirable

Friend of the gods; my kinsman is king

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Gracious and beautiful

Priceless, highly praiseworthy

Variant of Abubakar, meaning 'father of a young camel'

she who makes happy; voyager, blessed

Daughter

Father of many; a form of Abraham

White, pure, glowing

free man

Proclaims peace

Heavenly or celestial, referring to the sky or heavens.

Merciful, gentle

From the coast

supplanter

Beautiful, graceful, lovely

God is my strength

lady, mistress

Rich guard or prosperous protector

My God is an oath

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Bold voyager, brave journey

Lover of song

From the Fula people; scholar, learned person

Frenchman, free man

Life, living

torch, bright one, shining light

Interpreter, studying, immortal

Fiery, ardent

Beauty, splendor, goddess Lakshmi

My God is an oath

Living, prosperous, full of life

God saves

Majesty, greatness, glory

Great, exalted, magnificent, noble, glorious

God is gracious

God is gracious

God will add; God increases

Youthful, downy

Premature baby, respected wife, trustworthy

Respectable, esteemed

Trustworthy, faithful

Praiseworthy, highly lauded

God is with us