Traditional Guinea Names

From the land of the Moors; often refers to learned men

Drawn out of water

Drawn out of water; to draw out; son

Mother, beloved woman

Precious, valuable, exquisite

My mother; respectful term for an elder woman

Light, brilliant, fire of the Lord

Flourishing, long-lived, prosperous, eloquent speaker

Companion of the Prophet Muhammad; 'baby bustard'

Ascending, charming; derived from Ruqayyah

Fortunate, happy, lucky

Chief, elder, learned one

Companion, star

River, symbolizing life, flow, and prosperity

Warrior, brave, or rebellious/revolutionary

Explanation, interpretation, Quranic exegesis

Gift from God

Learned man, revered scholar, often a religious title

Noble, respected; often a surname used as a first name

Supplanter, he who supplants

God increases, God adds

Fragrant flower, beautiful tree