Traditional Mauritius Names

Peaceful, musical, calm, melodic

Eternal, immortal; also means 'grace' or 'bitter' in other contexts

Unique, without a second, incomparable

priceless, inestimable

Most holy, very holy, noble

Army man, soldier

Lord of horses; light; possessing horses

Golden

Son of the right hand; son of the south

Helper to the priest; young ceremonial attendant

heavenly

stone

Merciful, gentle, mild

coral

Laurel tree, bay tree

Poet, divine, fawn

Initiation, consecration, dedication, spiritual discipline

Prosperous guardian or rich guard, signifying protection and wealth.

Bright, shining light

foreign riches

God is with us

star

craftsman, artisan

flower

Frenchman, free man

from Ireland, a person of Irish descent, or a Gaelic speaker

Rule of the spear

Pledge, hostage

Resolute protector

Home ruler, ruler of the home

Pure, holy, chaste

pledged to God

God is gracious

God is gracious

May God exalt

Youthful, downy-bearded

youthful, downy-bearded

Kohl, eyeliner; a dark, cosmetic substance used to adorn the eyes.

Handsome birth

from Laurentum

weary; lioness

Famous warrior

Light

Famous warrior

Princess, chief, or prince

Lord of the mind, God of the mind, or Wise One

Warlike, dedicated to Mars

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion (from various interpretations)