Traditional Guinea Names

Father of a young camel; companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Living, prosperous, or she who lives

The good, the beautiful

Noble, exalted, sublime

First, leader, beginning

The praised one, worthy of praise

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Good fortune, prosperity

Bringer of good news, harbinger

Freshness, moisture, water; companion of the Prophet Muhammad

From the noble camel family; companion of the Prophet

Father of multitudes

Elder, leader, respected scholar, chief

Horse, warrior

Warrior, hunter, a prominent Malinke clan name, often associated with nobility or leadership.

Brave, bold, prominent clan name, associated with strength and leadership

Joy, happiness

Variant of Diaraye, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'

Good, beautiful woman

Beautiful, good

Sweet, gentle

Beautiful day, pretty

Beautiful

Radiant, shining; captivating, she who abstains

From the Fula people; scholar, learned person

Pilgrim; one who has completed the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

Pilgrim born on Monday

Life, living

Life (Hawa), common Soussou surname (Bangoura)

Life

Father of many; a prophet's name

God hears; heard by God

Little Kaba

Respected, esteemed

Born prematurely; respected

Joyful, happy; often associated with a queen or royalty, symbolizing a cherished and beloved person.

Generous, noble, bountiful

Heir, inheritor

Firstborn son

Griot, storyteller, traditional musician

Respectable, esteemed

Trustworthy, faithful

Good, beautiful

Blessed, auspicious, or fortunate

Praised one; derived from Muhammad

Queen, noblewoman

Beloved, bitter, or a variation of Mary

Praised, praiseworthy