Traditional South Sudan Names

Born during early morning hours

Servant of God

Father of a multitude; father of many nations

first-born twin (girl)

Born before cattle return home (Dinka)

first daughter

Girl born after a long period of waiting or after many children have died

Alive, living, prosperous

One who fought and won

Born during a time of abundance or plenty

Born after an illness or difficult birth

Born after an illness or during a time of hardship

Born during nighttime

Noble, exalted, sublime

Born at dusk or evening

Born during difficult times; Nuer people

Born in times of peace

Born during daybreak

Born during a journey or on the road

Born after many boys

Gift

Girl whose mother had twins

Born during a journey

Born during the harvest, season of plenty and abundance

Born before cattle return home; often given to dark-skinned boys

God is my judge

Rain, a divine name in Dinka culture

Born after a father's death

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

star

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Born with an umbilical cord around the neck

Son of a family

Son of war; born during conflict or hardship

Gentle, mild, patient, forbearing

handsome, good, benefactor

Life, living

Born during the dry season

God is gracious. A classic and widely used name.

God will add; God increases

Angel, cherub

First-born girl

Born in the afternoon

Born during wartime or conflict

Born on the cattle camp

Born during times of war or conflict

Good name, good person

Born during times of wealth or cattle abundance