Traditional Liberia Names

Mountain of strength, exalted, enlightened

Father of a multitude; father of many nations

Majestic, venerable, exalted

She who makes happy; bringer of joy; blessed traveler

Born on Tuesday

blessed

King, leader

Pure, clear

Benevolent love, Christian love, generosity

To strengthen, to console, solace

Throne, or sun

God is my judge

Possessing goodness; rich; kingly

Beloved, darling, friend

precious gem; unbreakable

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

God is with us

Trust, belief, fidelity

Born on Friday

Victorious, triumphant

Flourishing, prosperous

Great leader or great chief

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

Full of glory, magnificent, splendid

Grace, elegance, charm, beauty

grace, favor

Expectation, desire, or a feeling of trust

He will laugh

Supplanter, held by the heel

Meaning 'supplanter'.

Born after war, or peaceful

God is gracious. A classic and widely used name.

God will add; God increases

The Lord is salvation

Cool heart, peaceful

Born after the market, referring to the time of birth

Likely derived from the Kpelle language, specific meaning unknown.

Wise woman

Originates from the Mandinka people, likely a clan or family name

Respectable, esteemed

Mother, beloved

bitter, beloved, rebellion, wished-for child

First daughter, queen, or mass/lump

Delivered from the water

Beautiful flower

Gift of God

Enduring, patient

nobleman, patrician