Traditional Timor-Leste Names

Able, skillful

From Hadria; from the Adriatic Sea

Noble and bright

Defender of mankind

Grace, favor

Man, warrior

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing

Dawn

she who makes happy; voyager, blessed

free man

Pure

heavenly, celestial

Clear, bright, famous

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

Judged, vindicated

Of the Lord, born on Sunday

Rich guard or prosperous protector

pledged to God, a promise of devotion and faith

emerald, a precious green gemstone

Star

Captivating, shining one, or 'she who weans'

Bold voyager, brave journey

Lover of horses

Lover of song

Frenchman, free man

Bearer of treasure

Glory, fame, renown

Battle series, war

Resolute protector

torch, bright one, shining light

Timekeeper, from the Roman gens Horatia

Pure, holy, chaste

My God is an oath

Hyacinth flower

appointed by God; God will uplift

God is gracious

He will add; God will increase

Laurel tree, victory

Light, sun ray, or 'other/foreign'

from Laurentum; laurel-crowned or bright, shining

Light

From Magdala

God is with us

Little Mars, young warrior

Pearl

Beloved, bitter

Graceful; beloved star; bitter; sea of sorrow