Traditional Mali Names

Servant of God

Earth, of human origin

Living, prosperous

Beautiful, good

The praised one, worthy of praise

Trustworthy, faithful, honest

Myrtle tree

Noble, camel driver

Daughter, often used to denote a female child or a young woman.

Servant of the Most Gracious (God)

Father of multitudes

Elder, chief, respected leader

Lion; gift

Lion

Treasured, beloved; a name of endearment and high regard

King, leader

Beautiful day, pretty

Captivating; one who abstains

Radiant, shining; captivating, she who abstains

Beloved, friend, or loved one.

Premature; respected; referring to Khadijah, Prophet Muhammad's first wife

handsome, good, benefactor

Life, living

Father of many; a prophet's name

God saves

Treasured, beloved

Respected, esteemed

Respected, noble

Successor, caliph, leader, steward

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

Distributor, one who divides

Respectable, trustworthy, born prematurely

Elder brother; to gather, collect; light, glow

Gift

Pearl, jewel; also a pet name or lullaby sound

Pearl, jewel

Trustworthy, faithful

Praised, commendable

Blessed, auspicious, or fortunate

Place, abode; also associated with 'great king' or 'emperor'

Praised one; derived from Muhammad

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Drawn out of water

Prophetess, news

Precious, valuable, exquisite

Mother, elder

My blessing, gift of God, blessed one

Flourishing, long-lived, prosperous, eloquent speaker