Papua New Guinea Boy Names

Traditional short name, meaning unknown

Blessing, grace, pleasant life

rest, comfort, long-lived

Rain or water

Land, earth

Ancestor, grandfather

Father

A common traditional and adopted name, meaning is not explicitly defined.

Water, stream

A historically significant name (specific meaning unknown)

Powerful ruler; rich, strong; jasmine

Moon

God is gracious

Gift from God

Sacred, forbidden, or set apart, often with spiritual or social significance.

Lion

Gift of God

Friend, companion

Strength, power

Warrior, brave

Traditional name often associated with strength.

Eight

Brave, courageous, broad, wide