Traditional Mauritania Names

Servant of the mighty

Servant of the powerful

Servant of God

Highly praised. Another name for the Prophet Muhammad.

Living, prosperous. Name of the Prophet Muhammad's wife.

The good, the beautiful

Noble, exalted. Son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.

Hope, aspiration.

Trustworthy, faithful, and secure.

friendly, pleasant, companion

Supreme, exalted, or names. A revered name.

Freshness, companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Elder, chief, respected person

Noble, honorable, descendant of Prophet Muhammad

To study, to learn

Virtue, excellence, grace, merit, or outstanding quality.

Opener, conqueror; opening chapter of the Quran

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

To forsake or flight. Mother of Ishmael in Abrahamic religions.

Strong, steadfast. Name of an uncle of Prophet Muhammad.

Elevated, exalted; the Arabic form of Aaron.

Handsome, good

Life, living

Guidance, right path. Suggests enlightenment.

Good, handsome; grandson of Prophet Muhammad

Father of many, a prophet's name

Faith, belief

God saves

Stream, rivulet

Beautiful, graceful

Generous, noble. Implies kindness and high status.

Treasure. Symbolizes value and preciousness.

Respectable, born prematurely. First wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Night. Famous in classical Arabic poetry.

Praised, commendable

Blessed, auspicious, or fortunate, often associated with good luck and prosperity.

Queen

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Praised, praiseworthy. Name of the Prophet of Islam.

Drawn out of water

Blessed, fortunate, or auspicious, bringing good luck and prosperity.

The chosen one, one of Muhammad's names

Precious, valuable, esteemed

Tranquil, peaceful

Recreation, amusement, integrity

Light

Long-lived, flourishing. A companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, 'baby bustard'

Rightly guided, judicious