Traditional Vanuatu Names

my father is joy

Island

Beautiful flower

Gracious, merciful

Grace, favor.

Wholehearted, faithful

Free man, derived from English

God is my judge

Beloved.

Bee

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

Star. A beautiful and significant name.

Wished for child, hazelnut

Flower

free, or from the Franks (a Germanic tribe)

God is my strength. A powerful and divine name.

Elegance, charm. A name embodying beauty and poise.

grace, favor

He will laugh; a patriarch in the Old Testament

God is gracious

Supplanter (English influence)

Supplanter

God is gracious

God will add

Meaning 'the Lord is salvation'.

Woman of Judea, praised

Strong, brave warrior

Taro plant; essential food source, sustenance

Wise elder

Man of the village

Strong heart

Citadel

Meaning 'weary' or 'meadow'.

From the lineage, noble

Meaning 'light'.

Song, melody

My messenger; a prophet's name

Young warrior

Warlike

bitter, beloved, rebellion, wished-for child

Of the sea

Bitter, rebellious; beloved

Orange (fruit), sweet

Gentle breeze

Pleasantness

Man of the land

rest, comfort, long-lived

Derived from the Old French word 'noël', meaning 'Christmas'.

Warrior from the fatherland

small, humble