Traditional São Tomé and Príncipe Names

Of the Lord, born on Sunday

Of noble strength, glorious defender

Old, prosperous, rich

Friend of the gods; my kinsman is king

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing

Army man, warrior

Majestic, venerable, exalted

Majestic, venerable, esteemed

Royal, kingly

Beautiful sight, wonderful gaze

Brave as a bear

White, pure, sincere

White, pure, sincere, shining

Free woman

free man

Heavenly or celestial, referring to the sky or heavens.

Merciful, gentle

Constant, steadfast, firm

curly-haired

Bearer of Christ

Guardian, keeper

God is my judge

from Delphi; dolphin

Beautiful, noble serpent/shield

Of the Lord, born on Sunday

Wealthy guardian

Rich guard or prosperous protector

Divine, half-god

Serious, earnest, resolute

Serious, earnest, resolute

Very bright, famous for luck

Fortunate, lucky, happy

Bold voyager, brave journey

Lover of horses

Frenchman, free man

Resolute protector

torch, bright one, shining light

Home ruler, ruler of the home

Peace

My God is an oath

God is gracious

God will establish

Farmer, earth-worker

He will add; God will increase

He will add, God will increase

Youthful, downy-bearded, or soft-haired

Brave people

From the Roman family name Lucilius, meaning 'light' or 'born at dawn'.