Fulani girl names.
244 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abeer“Fragrance, perfume, or a pleasant scent.”/a-BEER/femaleAbida“A woman devoted to worship and a faithful life”/AH-bi-dah/femaleAdama“A name honoring Adam, the first human and prophet”/ah-DAH-mah/anyAdila“Just, fair-minded, and upright”/ah-DEE-lah/femaleAfnan“Branches, boughs, or luxuriant foliage.”/af-NAHN/femaleAfra“White, fair, or bright; also used with the sense of a fair-complexioned woman.”/AF-rah/femaleAfrah“Joyful happiness and glad celebrations”/AF-rah/femaleAisha“Alive, living, and full of life”/eye-SHAH/femaleAissatou“A name honoring Aisha, remembered as a beloved wife of the Prophet”/eye-sah-TOO/femaleAlawiya“Of Ali; associated with Ali or an Alid/descendant of Ali. It may also be understood as lofty or exalted in name usage.”/ah-lah-WEE-yah/femaleAlima“Learned, knowledgeable, and wise”/ah-LEE-mah/femaleAlimatou“Born on Monday”/ah-lee-MAH-too/femaleAmina“Trustworthy, faithful, and reassuring”/ah-MEE-nah/femaleAminata“A trustworthy, faithful woman; a form of Amina”/ah-mee-NAH-tah/femaleAmira“Princess or woman of leadership, graceful and respected”/ah-MEE-rah/femaleAnisa“A warm and gracious companion”/ah-NEE-sah/femaleAqsa“The farthest or most distant; often associated with al-Aqsa Mosque.”/AK-sah/femaleAreej“Fragrance; sweet scent.”/ah-REEJ/femaleArifa“A knowledgeable and discerning woman”/ah-REE-fah/femaleAsabe“A girl born on Thursday.”/ah-SAH-beh/femaleAsiya“A woman of faith and steadfast devotion”/ah-SEE-yah/femaleAsma“Exalted and noble”/AHS-mah/femaleAsmau“Exalted and lofty; a name expressing high hopes for a daughter”/ahs-MOW/femaleAstou“A Senegalese/West African form or diminutive of Aïssatou (Aisha).”/ahs-TOO/femaleAwa“Life and vitality; the West African form of Eve”/AH-wah/femaleAziza“Esteemed and dearly cherished, with strength and dignity”/ah-ZEE-zah/femaleBalkissa“A West African form of Arabic Bilqis/Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.”/bal-KEE-sah/femaleBaraka“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”/bah-RAH-kah/anyBarira“Arabic Barīra: “pious,” “virtuous,” or “righteous.””/bah-REE-rah/femaleBashira“A bringer of good news and happiness”/bah-SHEE-rah/femaleBatoul“Pure and devoted”/bah-TOOL/femaleBilikisu“Bilqis, the celebrated Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition”/bee-lee-KEE-soo/femaleBilkisu“A West African form of Arabic Bilqis/Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.”/bil-KEE-soo/femaleBinta“Arabic bint: “daughter.””/BIN-tah/femaleBintou“West African, especially francophone, form of Bint: “daughter.””/BIN-too/femaleBushra“Good news and joyful tidings”/BOOSH-rah/femaleDalal“Arabic Dalāl: “coquetry,” “pampering,” “fondness,” or “charm.””/dah-LAHL/femaleDewgal“Rain, bringing renewal and blessing”/DEW-gahl/anyDjenaba“A West African Fula/Manding form of Zaynab; Zaynab is traditionally linked to a fragrant flowering plant and is also interpreted as “father's adornment.””/jeh-NAH-bah/femaleDjenabou“A West African Fula/Manding form of Zaynab; Zaynab is traditionally linked to a fragrant flowering plant and is also interpreted as “father's adornment.””/jeh-nah-BOO/femaleDjeneba“A West African Fula/Manding form of Zaynab, traditionally associated with a fragrant flowering plant and sometimes interpreted as “father's adornment.””/jeh-NEH-bah/femaleDunya““World” or “the worldly/temporal life.””/DOON-yah/femaleFadila“Virtuous and distinguished, with qualities that bring honor”/fah-DEE-lah/femaleFadimata“A West African form of Fatima. The Arabic name is traditionally explained as “one who abstains” or “the weaned one.””/fah-dee-MAH-tah/femaleFaiza“Victorious and successful; a hopeful name for a daughter who will flourish”/FIE-zah/femaleFanta“A cherished Sahelian feminine name, traditionally associated with Fatima”/FAHN-tah/femaleFarah“Joy and happiness”/FAH-rah/anyFarida““Unique,” “singular,” or “precious.””/fah-REE-dah/femaleFariha“Joyful and full of happiness”/fah-REE-hah/femaleFati“Short form of Fatima; ultimately from Arabic, commonly glossed as “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/FAH-tee/femaleFatima“Arabic female name meaning “one who weans” or “one who abstains”; borne by Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.”/FAH-ti-mah/femaleFatou“West African form of Fatima, ultimately meaning “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fah-TOO/femaleFatoumata“A name honoring Fatimah, the beloved daughter of the Prophet”/fah-too-MAH-tah/femaleFawzia“Successful and victorious”/FAW-zee-ah/femaleGhaliba“She who prevails and overcomes”/GHAH-lee-bah/femaleGhaniya“Prosperous and blessed with abundance and well-being”/ghah-NEE-yah/femaleGhazal“A fragrant flower and beautiful presence”/ghah-ZAHL/femaleHabiba“Beloved and cherished”/ha-BEE-bah/femaleHaby“Usually a Senegalese/West African short form of Habiba or Habibatu, meaning “beloved.””/HAH-bee/femaleHadi“In Hausa-Fulani usage, Hadi may be associated with a girl born on Sunday, from the regional form of Arabic al-aḥad (“Sunday”); it does not mean born on Friday.”/HAH-dee/femaleHadiatou“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”/hah-dee-ah-TOO/femaleHadiya“A precious gift and blessing to the family”/hah-DEE-yah/femaleHadiza“Hausa-West African form of Khadija; traditionally associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife. The Arabic name is commonly explained as “born prematurely” or “early child.””/hah-DEE-zah/femaleHadja“A pilgrim who has completed the hajj; a name associated with devotion and honor”/HAH-jah/femaleHafida“Arabic feminine name meaning “guardian,” “keeper,” or “preserver”; Arabic ḥafīda can also mean “granddaughter.””/hah-FEE-dah/femaleHafiza“A guardian and preserver; one who protects what is entrusted to her”/hah-FEE-zah/femaleHafsa“Young lioness; strong and courageous”/HAF-sah/femaleHafsat“Young lioness; brave and resilient”/HAF-sat/femaleHafsatou“West African extended form of Hafsat/Hafsa, conventionally associated with “young lioness.””/haf-sah-TOO/femaleHajara“Arabic form of Hagar/Hājar, the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of Isma'il in Islamic tradition.”/hah-JAH-rah/femaleHakima“Wise and discerning”/ha-KEE-mah/femaleHalima“Patient, gentle, and kind-hearted”/ha-LEE-mah/femaleHamida“Feminine form of Hamid, meaning “praiseworthy” or “one who praises.””/ha-MEE-dah/femaleHanifa“Feminine form of Hanif: upright, sincere in faith, or adhering to the true religion.”/ha-NEE-fah/femaleHaseena“Beautiful; good, virtuous.”/ha-SEE-na/femaleHasiba“Esteemed, noble, worthy; sometimes understood as of good lineage.”/ha-SEE-bah/femaleHassana“Beautiful, good, virtuous.”/has-SAH-nah/femaleHauwa“Hawwa, the Arabic/Islamic name of Eve.”/HOW-wah/femaleHawa“Hawwa, the Arabic/Islamic name of Eve.”/HAH-wah/femaleHayat“Life, vitality, and the gift of living”/hah-YAHT/femaleHind“An Arabic female name traditionally glossed as “a hundred camels” or “young camel”; it may also evoke Hind/India in later usage.”/HIND/femaleHindatou“A Sahelian feminine form of Hind, an Arabic name traditionally associated with “a hundred camels” or a young camel.”/hin-dah-TOO/femaleHinde“A regional Fulani/Sahelian form of the Arabic name Hind.”/HIN-deh/femaleHindou“A West African/Sahelian form of the Arabic female name Hind.”/HIN-doo/femaleHusna“Beautiful, excellent, and virtuous”/HOOS-nah/femaleIkhlas“Sincere devotion and purity of heart”/ikh-LAHS/femaleIlham“Divine inspiration and guidance”/IL-ham/femaleIman“Faith and deep trust in God”/ee-MAHN/femaleImane“Faith and trust in God”/ee-MAHN/femaleInas“Warm-hearted companionship and friendliness”/ee-NAHS/femaleJalila“Exalted, venerable, majestic, or noble; feminine form of Jalil.”/ja-LEE-lah/femaleJamila“Beautiful and graceful”/jah-MEE-lah/femaleJannah“Garden; by Islamic usage, Paradise.”/JAN-nah/femaleJannat“Gardens; used with the sense of Paradise.”/JAN-nat/femaleJannatu“Paradise/garden; a West African Muslim feminine form related to Jannat.”/jan-NAH-too/femaleJihan“The world, universe, or age.”/jee-HAHN/femaleJumanah“A precious pearl”/joo-MA-nah/femaleJummai“Friday; a Hausa form of the Arabic Islamic day-name Jumu'a, also used among Hausa-speaking Fulani.”/joom-MY/femaleJuwairiya“Young woman or young girl; an Arabic Islamic name, used by Fulani as well as other Muslim communities.”/joo-WAI-ree-yah/femaleKabirat“A girl with the promise of greatness and honor”/kah-bee-RAT/femaleKadi“A West African short form of Khadija/Khadidja (also spelled Khady); it does not literally mean "honorable woman."”/KAH-dee/femaleKaltouma“West African spelling of Kulthum; traditionally glossed as full-cheeked or full-faced.”/kal-TOO-mah/femaleKande“A traditional West African, including Fulani, feminine personal name; no secure single lexical meaning should be assigned.”/KAN-deh/femaleKankou“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KAHN-koo/femaleKarima“Generous, gracious, and noble in character”/kah-REE-mah/femaleKawthar“Abundance, plentiful goodness; the name of a Quranic term.”/KOW-thar/femaleKhadidja“A name honoring Khadijah, the faithful first wife of the Prophet”/kah-DEE-jah/femaleKhadra“Green, verdant, or fresh.”/KHAH-drah/femaleKhaira“Goodness, generosity, and kindness”/KHAIR-ah/femaleKhairiya“Kind-hearted, charitable, and benevolent”/khay-REE-yah/femaleKhalida“Enduring and strong through every season of life”/KHAH-lee-dah/femaleKhawla“Female gazelle or doe.”/KHAW-la/femaleKulsum“West African spelling of Kulthum; traditionally glossed as full-cheeked or full-faced.”/kool-SOOM/femaleKumba“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOOM-bah/femaleLadi“A Hausa short form of Ladidi, generally associated with sweetness or pleasantness; also used by some Hausa-speaking Fulani.”/LAH-dee/femaleLaraba“Wednesday; a Hausa weekday name used in northern Nigerian Muslim communities, including Hausa-speaking Fulani.”/lah-RAH-bah/femaleLatifa“Gentle, kind, and gracious”/la-TEE-fah/femaleMaama“Mother or grandmother; a loving name that keeps an honored elder close to the family.”/MAH-mah/anyMaayo“River, suggesting a life that flows with strength and purpose”/MAH-yoh/anyMaimouna“Blessed and fortunate through God's grace”/my-MOO-nah/femaleMalika“Queen, a name of dignity, strength, and honor”/mah-LEE-kah/femaleMansoura“Victorious and strong, a name celebrating success and honor”/man-SOO-rah/femaleMansura“Victorious and triumphant”/man-SOO-rah/femaleMariama“A name honoring Mary, the devoted mother of Jesus”/mah-ree-AH-mah/femaleMaryam“Arabic form of Mary/Miriam; the name of Maryam, mother of Jesus (Isa) in Islamic tradition.”/MAR-yam/femaleMarziya“One who is loved, accepted, and pleasing to God”/mar-ZEE-yah/femaleMubaraka“A blessed and fortunate girl”/moo-bah-RAH-kah/femaleMujahida“A female striver; the feminine form of Mujahid. It denotes one who strives or struggles, rather than specifically a courageous person.”/moo-JAH-hee-dah/femaleMunawwara“Illuminated, radiant, or enlightened.”/moo-nah-WAR-rah/femaleMunira“Radiant and full of light”/moo-NEE-rah/femaleMurjanatu“Coral, especially precious red coral; not pearl.”/moor-ja-NAH-too/femaleMuzaffara“Triumphant and victorious”/moo-ZAF-fah-rah/femaleNaange“Sunshine and the warmth that brightens life”/NAHN-geh/anyNabila“Noble and honorable”/nah-BEE-lah/femaleNabou“A well-established Senegalese/West African female name, but it has no securely documented lexical Fulani meaning that should be presented as a definition.”/NAH-boo/femaleNadia“The spelling has multiple origins. As Arabic Nadiya/Nādiyah it is commonly glossed “dewy,” “fresh,” or “moist”; as a Slavic form it is associated with “hope.” It does not directly mean “tender-hearted.””/NAH-dee-ya/femaleNadira“Rare, exceptional, or precious.”/na-DEE-rah/femaleNafi“A West African female short form of Nafisa/Nafissatou; consequently associated with “precious” or “valuable,” rather than the Arabic masculine name Nafiʿ (“beneficial”).”/NAH-fee/femaleNafisa“Precious and exquisite”/nah-FEE-sah/femaleNafissatou“Precious and exquisite”/nah-fee-sah-TOO/femaleNaima“Peaceful, contented, and at ease”/NAH-ee-mah/femaleNajat“A hopeful name for a child whose life brings relief and grace”/NAH-jat/femaleNajma“Star.”/NAJ-mah/femaleNajwa“A private or secret conversation; a confidential whisper or inner communication.”/NAJ-wah/femaleNana“A widely used West African female name; it may function as a maternal or grandmother-style address in regional usage, but “honored womanhood” is not a standard Fula lexical meaning.”/NAH-nah/femaleNargis“Narcissus; the name of the narcissus flower.”/NAR-gis/femaleNasira“A supportive helper who brings strength and victory”/nah-SEE-rah/femaleNassima“Gentle breeze; a name suggesting freshness and calm”/nah-SEE-mah/femaleNdiyam“Water, symbolizing life and abundance”/NDEE-yahm/anyNene“Grandmother or respected elder woman; a name expressing affection for the family’s elders.”/NEH-neh/femaleNoura“Light, suggesting divine guidance and hope”/NOO-rah/femaleNuha“Intellect, reason, understanding, or wisdom.”/NOO-hah/femaleNusayba“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/noo-SAI-bah/femaleNusrat“Help, support, and victory”/NOOS-rat/femaleOumou“A West African rendering of Ummu/Umu, meaning “mother of” in Arabic name constructions.”/OO-moo/femalePenda“Beloved and cherished”/PEN-dah/femaleQadira“Powerful and capable of overcoming challenges”/KAH-dee-rah/femaleQamar“The moon, bringing light and beauty to the night”/QAH-mar/anyRabi“Usually a regional shortened form of Arabic Rabiʿa, meaning “fourth” (feminine). “Spring” belongs to the distinct masculine Arabic name Rabiʿ.”/RAH-bee/femaleRabia“Fourth (feminine Arabic form); it is not the Arabic word for springtime.”/RAH-bee-ah/femaleRabiatou“Fourth (a West African feminine form of Arabic Rabi'a).”/rah-bee-ah-TOO/femaleRabiatu“Fourth (a West African feminine form of Arabic Rabi'a).”/rah-bee-AH-too/femaleRabiya“Fourth (feminine Arabic form, Rabi'a).”/rah-BEE-yah/femaleRachida“Wise, rightly guided, and mature in judgment”/rah-SHEE-dah/femaleRafika“Female companion, friend, or associate.”/rah-FEE-kah/femaleRahila“A woman traveler; one who departs or journeys.”/rah-HEE-lah/femaleRahima“A compassionate and kind-hearted woman”/rah-HEE-mah/femaleRahma“Mercy, compassion, and tenderness”/RAH-mah/femaleRahmatou“Merciful, compassionate, and caring”/rah-mah-TOO/femaleRaihana“Basil; an aromatic herb or fragrant plant.”/ry-HAH-nah/femaleRamata“Mercy, compassion, and tenderness”/rah-MAH-tah/femaleRamatoulaye“The mercy of God”/rah-mah-too-LIE/femaleRamla“Sand; sandy ground.”/RAM-lah/femaleRashida“Rightly guided; wise; possessing sound judgment.”/ra-SHEE-dah/femaleRima“A graceful gazelle and an image of beauty”/REE-mah/femaleRokhaya“Senegambian/West African rendering of Arabic Ruqayya. The name is conventionally associated with rising or elevation, though its older derivation is debated.”/roh-KHAH-yah/femaleRokia“West African rendering of Arabic Ruqayya, conventionally associated with rising or elevation.”/ROH-kee-ah/femaleRukayatou“West African/French-influenced form of Ruqayya, conventionally associated with rising or elevation.”/roo-kah-yah-TOO/femaleRukayya“Arabic feminine name conventionally interpreted as rise or elevation.”/roo-KAI-yah/femaleRuqayya“Arabic feminine name conventionally interpreted as rise or elevation.”/roo-KAY-yah/femaleSaada“Happiness, good fortune, and contentment”/SAH-dah/femaleSaadatu“A bringer of happiness and prosperity”/sah-AH-dah-too/femaleSaadia“Fortunate and blessed, with hopes of happiness and prosperity”/sah-DEE-ah/femaleSabira“Patient, resilient, and steadfast through hardship”/sah-BEE-rah/femaleSadiya“Fortunate and happy”/sah-DEE-yah/femaleSafa“Purity and sincere devotion, recalling the sacred Islamic place of Safa”/SAH-fah/femaleSafi“Pure or clear; often used regionally as a feminine short form related to Safiya/Safiatou.”/SAH-fee/femaleSafiatou“West African feminine form of Safiyya: pure, sincere, or chosen.”/sah-fee-ah-TOO/femaleSafiya“Pure, sincere, or chosen; also associated with a close or chosen friend.”/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSafiyya“Pure, sincere, or chosen; also associated with a close or chosen friend.”/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSafura“Arabic form associated in Islamic tradition with Moses’ wife, Zipporah; the Hebrew source name means “bird.””/sah-FOO-rah/femaleSahar“The calm beauty of the hours before dawn”/SA-har/femaleSaida“Happy, fortunate, and blessed”/sah-EE-dah/femaleSaima“A woman who fasts; feminine form of an Arabic word for one observing a fast.”/SAH-ee-mah/femaleSakina“Peace, serenity, and a calm heart”/sah-KEE-nah/femaleSakinah“Peace, serenity, and calm”/sah-KEE-nah/femaleSalamatu“Safety, well-being, peace, or soundness.”/sah-lah-MAH-too/femaleSaliha“Righteous, good, and virtuous”/SAH-lee-hah/femaleSalima“Peaceful, safe, and well”/sa-LEE-mah/femaleSalimata“Safe, peaceful, and protected”/sah-lee-MAH-tah/femaleSalma“Safe, peaceful, and protected”/SAL-ma/femaleSamia“A woman of high standing and distinction”/sah-MEE-ah/femaleSamira“A pleasant companion and warm conversationalist”/sah-MEE-rah/femaleSeynabou“West African form of Zaynab; traditionally associated with a fragrant flowering plant/tree, and also popularly glossed as “father's adornment.””/say-nah-BOO/femaleShakira“A grateful girl who recognizes life’s blessings”/shah-KEE-rah/femaleSharifa“A noble and honored woman, respected for her dignity”/shah-REE-fah/femaleShukriya“Gratitude; thankfulness.”/shook-REE-yah/femaleShukura“Thankful; grateful; gratitude.”/shoo-KOO-rah/femaleSidra“Lote tree (Arabic sidra); also the name of the lote tree in Islamic tradition.”/SID-rah/femaleSira“Born on Sunday”/SEE-rah/femaleSokhna“A respected woman and lady”/SOKH-nah/femaleSouadou“Happy; fortunate.”/soo-AH-doo/femaleSuhaila“Easy; gentle; smooth.”/soo-HAY-lah/femaleSultana“Sovereign queen, a name of dignity and commanding presence”/sool-TAH-nah/femaleSumaya“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-MY-ah/femaleSumayya“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-MAI-yah/femaleTahira“Pure-hearted and virtuous”/tah-HEE-rah/femaleTalatu“Tuesday, traditionally given in northern Nigerian naming practice”/tah-LAH-too/femaleTaqwa“God-consciousness; piety”/TAK-wah/femaleTasnim“A blessed fountain in paradise”/TAS-neem/femaleTawfiqa“A girl guided toward success, goodness, and achievement”/taw-FEE-kah/femaleThabita“Steadfast, firm, and unwavering”/thah-BEE-tah/femaleUmm Kulthum“Mother of Kulthum; Kulthum is traditionally interpreted as “one with full/plump cheeks””/oom KUL-thoom/femaleUmmulkhairi“Mother of goodness”/oom-ool-KHY-ree/femaleUmmulkulsum“Mother of Kulthum”/oom-ul-KOOL-soom/femaleWahida“Unique and one of a kind”/wah-HEE-dah/femaleWarda“Rose”/WAR-dah/femaleWassila“Connection, means of approach, or intercession”/wah-SEE-lah/femaleYama“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YAH-mah/femaleYasmina“Jasmine, symbolizing beauty and a sweet fragrance”/yas-MEE-nah/femaleYaye“An attested feminine name in Senegambian and Fulani/Pulaar-speaking settings; it may have maternal associations, but “motherly tenderness” is not a secure literal name meaning.”/YAH-yeh/femaleYumna“Blessed, fortunate, and prosperous”/YOOM-nah/femaleYusra“Ease, comfort, and hopeful prosperity”/YOOS-rah/femaleZafira“Victorious and triumphant”/zah-FEE-rah/femaleZahra“Radiant, bright, and flower-like”/ZAH-rah/femaleZainab“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ZAY-nab/femaleZainabou“West African feminine form of Zainab, traditionally associated with the Arabic name Zaynab and, uncertainly, a fragrant plant or flower.”/ZAY-nah-boo/femaleZakia“Pure-hearted, virtuous, and sincere”/zah-KEE-ah/femaleZeinab“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ZAY-nab/femaleZeinabou“West African/French-influenced form of Zaynab/Zeinab; traditionally linked with a fragrant flowering plant, though the etymology is disputed.”/ZAY-nah-boo/femaleZeynab“Variant spelling of Zaynab, traditionally associated with a fragrant flowering plant; the exact etymology is disputed.”/ZAY-nab/femaleZubaida“The choicest or finest part; often glossed as “little butter/cream” or “the best.””/zoo-BAY-dah/femaleZulaiha“A traditional Arabic/Persian literary name, especially associated with the wife of the Egyptian official in Islamic retellings of Joseph's story; no secure lexical meaning is established.”/zoo-LAY-hah/femaleZuleikha“A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-LAY-khah/female