Traditional Jamaica Names

Classic and timeless names from Jamaica's heritage

Showing 1–48 of 78 names

Mountain of strength, exalted, enlightened

my father is joy

Man, earth

Alive, living, prosperous

Noble and bright

noble kind, of noble sort

Man, warrior, brave

Hebrew, via Greek and Latin

Gracious, full of grace or favor

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing.

Son of the right hand; son of the south

Sword, blazing sword

at the cow sheds

Germanic (via Latin) and English

Free man (originally male) or song (female)

Pure, clear

Free man

Germanic, Old French

Free woman

Bearer of Christ

From the town of Clare

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

Bee

divine, heavenly

Ruler of the world, proud chief

Gift of God

Rich guard or prosperous protector

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

Rival; industrious; striving

Wished for child; hazelnut

Flourishing, prosperous

Peaceful ruler

Farmer, earth-worker. A grounded and hardworking individual.

princess

Glory

Grace, elegance, charm, beauty

Army ruler

Home ruler, army ruler

home ruler

Bright army

industrious, prosperous

Faith

Rainbow

Hebrew (Christian adoption)

Meaning 'supplanter'.

God is gracious

White shadow, white wave, or fair one

Hebrew, via Latin and Old French

God is gracious

God is gracious. A classic and widely used name.

God will add; God increases

Old French, Latin

lord

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