Lingala boy names.
276 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abrahama““Father of a multitude/many nations.””/ah-brah-HAH-mah/maleAdolphe““Noble wolf,” from Germanic elements adal and wulf.”/ah-DOLF/maleAdrien““From Hadria/Adria,” referring to the Adriatic region.”/ah-dree-EN/maleAlain“Meaning uncertain; proposed derivations include a Celtic term meaning “handsome” or “harmony.””/ah-LAN/maleAlexandre““Defender of men/people.””/ah-lek-SAHN-druh/maleAlexis““Defender” or “helper/defender.””/ah-lek-SEES/maleAlphonse““Noble and ready/eager,” from Germanic elements adal and funs.”/al-FONSS/maleAmbroise“Immortal”/am-BRWAHZ/maleAndre““Manly” or “masculine.””/ahn-DRAY/maleAnge““Angel” or “messenger.””/ANZH/anyAnicet““Unconquered” or “invincible.””/ah-nee-SAY/maleAristide“The best or exceptionally excellent one”/ah-rees-TEED/maleArmand“Army man; soldier (from Germanic elements meaning army and man).”/ar-MAHN/maleAuguste“Great, dignified, and worthy of respect”/oh-GOOST/maleAugustin“Venerable and worthy of respect”/oh-gus-TAN/maleAurelien“From Aurelianus, meaning “of Aurelius”; Aurelius is associated with Latin aureus, “golden.””/oh-reh-LYAN/maleBarnabe“Son of consolation and encouragement”/bar-na-BEH/maleBenedict“Favored by God; blessed”/BEN-eh-dikt/maleBertin“Bright and illustrious”/behr-TAN/maleBienvenu“Welcome/welcomed; from French bienvenu.”/byan-vuh-NOO/maleBoboto“Kindness, gentleness, and good manners”/boh-BOH-toh/anyBokonzi“Authority, leadership, and the power to guide others”/boh-KON-zee/anyBolamu“God’s goodness”/boh-LAH-moo/anyBolingo“Love—the deep affection and happiness a child brings into the home”/boh-LEENG-goh/anyBomengo“Wealth, abundance, and prosperity”/boh-MENG-goh/anyBomoi“The precious gift of life”/bo-MOY/anyBondimi“Faith; belief in God”/bohn-DEE-mee/anyBosco“A Catholic/Italian-derived male given name, from Italian bosco, “wood” or “forest”; commonly associated with Saint John Bosco.”/BOS-koh/maleBosembo“Honesty, integrity, and upright character”/boh-SEM-boh/anyBotosi“Respectful obedience and good manners”/boh-TOH-see/anyBoyengebene“Justice, fairness, and righteousness”/boh-yeng-geh-BEH-neh/anyBoyokani“Harmony, agreement, and unity”/boh-yoh-KAH-nee/maleBozindo“Depth; figuratively, profundity. “Wisdom” is an interpretive extension, not the literal meaning.”/boh-ZEEN-doh/maleBozwi“Wealth, riches, prosperity, or abundance.”/boh-ZWEE/maleBwanya“Wisdom, good judgment, and cleverness”/BWAN-yah/anyCedric“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-DRIK/maleCesar“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAY-zar/maleChance“Chance, luck, or fortune.”/CHAHNSS/anyConstant“Steadfast and constant”/kon-STAN/maleCrispin“Curly-haired; associated with Saint Crispin”/KRIS-pin/maleCyprien“From Cyprus; Cypriot”/see-pree-EN/maleCyriaque“Belonging to the Lord”/see-ree-AK/maleCyrille“Lordly; belonging to the Lord”/see-REEL/maleDanyele“God is my judge”/dan-YEH-leh/maleDavidi“Beloved”/dah-VEE-dee/maleDenis“Follower of Dionysus”/deh-NEES/maleDestin“Destiny; fate”/des-TAN/maleDidier“Desired; longed for”/dee-DYAY/maleDieu-Merci“Thank God; gratitude for a blessing”/dyuh mehr-SEE/maleDieudonne“God-given; gift of God”/dyuh-doh-NAY/maleDieumerci“Thank God; thanks be to God”/dyuh-mehr-SEE/maleDimitri“Dedicated to Demeter”/dee-mee-TREE/maleDivin“Divine”/dee-VAN/maleDominique“Belonging to the Lord”/doh-mee-NEEK/anyEbale“A flowing river, symbolising life and continuity”/eh-BAH-leh/anyEdgard“Wealthy or prosperous spear”/ED-gar/maleEdmond“Wealthy protector or guardian”/ed-MON/maleEdouard“Wealthy guard or protector”/eh-dwah/maleElie“My God is Yahweh”/eh-lee/maleEliezer“God is my help”/eh-lee-EH-zehr/maleElikia“Hope and hopeful expectation—a child who fills the family’s future with promise”/eh-lee-kee-ah/anyElikya“Hope and trust in God”/eh-LEE-kyah/anyEliya“My God is Yahweh”/eh-LEE-yah/maleEloi“Chosen or elected”/eh-LWAH/maleElombe“A brave, strong-hearted person worthy of respect”/eh-LOHM-beh/anyElonga“Victory or success—a joyful triumph and cause for celebration”/eh-LONG-gah/anyEmanwele“God is with us”/eh-man-WEH-leh/maleEmery“Work-ruler; powerful ruler”/eh-meh-REE/maleEmmanuel“God is with us”/eh-man-wel/maleEphrem“Fruitful”/EH-frem/maleEsawu“Hairy”/eh-SAH-woo/maleEsengo“Joy and thanksgiving”/eh-SENG-goh/anyEspoir“hope”/eh-SPWAR/maleEtienne“crown; garland”/eh-tyen/maleEtumba“A child born during wartime or remembered as a sign of courage through difficult times”/eh-TOOM-bah/anyExauce“A long-awaited answer to prayer”/eg-ZOSS/maleEzekiele“God strengthens”/eh-zeh-kee-EH-leh/maleFabien“associated with the Roman family name Fabius; traditionally linked to faba, “bean””/fa-BYAN/maleFilipo“Lover of horses.”/fee-LEE-poh/maleFirmin“Firm and steadfast”/feer-MAN/maleFiston“Son; a familiar or affectionate term for a son.”/fees-TON/maleFrederic“Peaceful ruler”/freh-deh-REEK/maleGerard“Brave or hardy with the spear.”/zheh-RAR/maleGhislain“A Germanic name derived from gisel, commonly interpreted as “pledge” or “hostage”; associated with Saint Ghislain.”/gee-LAN/maleGlody“Glory; a name formed from or associated with French gloire/English glory.”/GLOH-dee/maleGloire“Glory, honor, and a life that brings praise”/GLWAR/anyHeritier“Heir; inheritor.”/eh-ree-TYEH/maleHerve“Battle-worthy or worthy in battle; from Breton elements meaning “battle” and “worthy.””/ehr-VEH/maleHilaire“Cheerful and joyful”/ee-LAIR/maleHugues“Mind, intellect, or spirit; from a Germanic root.”/OOG/maleInnocent“Pure-hearted and sincere”/in-noh-SAHN/maleIsaka“A form of Isaac, meaning “he laughs” or “laughter.””/ee-SAH-kah/maleIsrael“One who struggles with God; traditionally interpreted as one who contends with God.”/IZ-ra-el/maleJeremie“Yahweh/God exalts.”/zheh-reh-MEE/maleJoachim“Yahweh/God establishes.”/zho-ah-KEEM/maleJob“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/JOHB/maleJoël“Yahweh is God.”/zhoh-EL/maleJonas“Dove.”/YOH-nas/maleJosaphat“Yahweh/God judges.”/zho-sa-FAT/maleJosias“Yahweh/God supports.”/zho-ZEE-as/maleJosue“The Lord saves”/zhoh-ZWAY/maleJude“Praise; praised one.”/JOOD/maleJules“Youthful”/ZHYL/maleKabasele“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-bah-SEH-leh/maleKalebe“A Congolese form of Caleb, from Hebrew; traditionally glossed “dog” (the Hebrew etymology is not fully certain).”/kah-LEH-beh/maleKanza“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KAHN-zah/anyKimbangu“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kim-BAHN-goo/maleKimia“A peaceful, harmonious life”/kee-MEE-a/anyKitoko“Beautiful or lovely”/kee-TOH-koh/anyKizito“A Luganda name associated with -zito, “heavy”; it is used in the DRC largely through Catholic devotion to St. Kizito.”/kee-ZEE-toh/maleLambert“A Germanic name meaning “land-bright” or “bright land.””/lam-BEHR/maleLazare“God has helped”/la-ZAR/maleLelo““Today.””/LEH-loh/anyLibonza“Offering or gift—a child welcomed as a blessing”/lee-BON-zah/anyLiboso“One who goes first and leads the way”/lee-BOH-soh/anyLibota“Family, lineage, and the enduring bond of one’s people”/lee-BOH-tah/anyLikabo“Gift—a precious child received with gratitude and love”/lee-KAH-boh/anyLikambo““Matter,” “affair,” “issue,” or “event.””/lee-KAHM-boh/anyLikoki““Ability,” “capacity,” or “possibility.””/lee-KOH-kee/anyLikolo“The open sky and high aspirations”/lee-KOH-loh/anyLipamboli“Blessing from God”/lee-pam-BOH-lee/anyLisanga““Gathering,” “assembly,” “association,” or “union.””/lee-SAHN-gah/anyLisungi““Help,” “assistance,” or “support.””/lee-SOON-gee/anyLitomba““Benefit,” “advantage,” “value,” or “profit.””/lee-TOM-bah/anyLobiko“Salvation and deliverance”/loh-BEE-koh/anyLokua“A Congolese personal and family name; a secure literal Lingala etymology is not established.”/loh-KOO-ah/maleLokumu“Honor and glory to God”/loh-KOO-moo/anyLolendo““Pride,” sometimes with the negative sense “arrogance” or “conceit.””/loh-LEN-doh/anyLolo“A widely used familiar nickname or reduplicated personal form; it has no single fixed meaning of “sweet and affectionate.””/LOH-loh/anyLomingo““Sunday,” from the regional form lomingo/domingo.”/loh-MEEN-goh/anyLosako““Blessing” or “benediction.””/loh-SAH-koh/anyLosambo“Prayer and devotion”/loh-SAM-boh/anyLoyembo““Song.””/loh-YEM-boh/anyLuc“A child who brings light”/LOOK/maleLucien“Radiant and full of light”/loo-SYAN/maleLumiere“French lumière, “light.””/loo-MYEHR/anyLumumba“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-MOOM-bah/anyLutumba“A Congolese personal and family name; a verified literal Lingala meaning is unavailable.”/loo-TOOM-bah/anyMabele“The earth, grounding and nourishing”/mah-BEH-leh/anyMabiala“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-bee-AH-lah/maleMakasi“Strength, power, and the ability to stand tall”/mah-KAH-see/anyMakiadi“A Congolese/Kongo personal name; in Kongo usage it is associated with hardship or troubles, not family continuity.”/mah-kee-AH-dee/maleMalaki“My messenger or my angel”/mah-LAH-kee/maleMalonga“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-LONG-gah/maleMapamboli“Blessings—a child welcomed as a source of happiness and good fortune”/mah-pahm-BOH-lee/anyMapasa“A child associated with twins, or a name celebrating twin birth”/mah-PAH-sah/anyMarius“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-RYUS/maleMaseka“Laughter and smiles—a child who fills the family with joy”/mah-SEH-kah/anyMathieu“Gift of Yahweh/God (from Hebrew Mattityahu).”/mah-TYUH/maleMathurin“Related to Latin maturus, “mature” or “ripe.””/ma-too-RAN/maleMatondo“Thanks to God; gratitude”/mah-TON-doh/anyMaxime“The greatest”/mak-SEEM/maleMayele“Wisdom, intelligence, and practical understanding”/mah-YEH-leh/anyMbemba“Dove or pigeon.”/m-BEM-bah/maleMbula“Rain, renewal, and a fruitful year”/MBOO-lah/anyMedard“Strength or might plus hardy/brave (Germanic elements maht and hard).”/meh-DAR/maleMerveille“Wonder; marvel (French merveille).”/mehr-VAY/anyMika“Who is like God?”/MEE-kah/maleMoke““Small,” “little,” or “young one.””/MOH-keh/maleMokili““World,” “earth,” or, depending on context, “country.””/moh-KEE-lee/maleMokolo“A child whose birth marks an important or much-remembered day”/moh-KOH-loh/anyMokonzi“Leader, ruler, or chief”/moh-KON-zee/anyMolende“A determined, hardworking person who does not give up”/moh-LEN-deh/anyMolimo““Spirit” or “soul.””/moh-LEE-moh/anyMolongi“Victor or one who triumphs—a child who brings celebration and pride”/moh-LONG-ghee/maleMonganga““Doctor,” “healer,” or traditional practitioner/healer.”/mohn-GAHN-gah/maleMoninga““Friend” or “companion.””/moh-NEEN-gah/anyMopamboli““One who blesses” or “blesser.””/moh-pahm-BOH-lee/maleMopepe““Wind.””/moh-PEH-peh/anyMosantu““Holy one,” “saint,” or “sacred.””/moh-SAHN-too/maleMose“Drawn out of the water”/MOH-seh/maleMotema“A loving heart”/moh-TEH-mah/anyMoteyi““Teacher” or “instructor.””/moh-TEH-yee/maleMoyekoli““Learner,” “pupil,” or “student.””/moh-yeh-KOH-lee/maleMoyi““Sun” and, by extension, “daylight.””/MOH-yee/anyMoyindo““Black,” “dark,” or “dark-colored.””/moh-YEEN-doh/maleMozwi““Rich person,” “wealthy person,” or “one who has wealth.””/moh-ZWEE/anyMpema““Breath”; in some contexts, life or vital breath.”/m-PEH-mah/maleMpeve““Wind,” “air,” or “spirit,” depending on context.”/MPEH-veh/maleMpiko“Courage and bravery in difficult times”/MPEE-koh/anyMpongo“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-PONG-goh/anyMutombo“A Luba/Tshiluba name, commonly glossed as “head”; it is not a Lingala expression meaning family-line honor.”/moo-TOM-boh/maleMwana“A cherished child who continues the family line”/MWAH-nah/anyNataniele“God has given”/nah-tah-nee-EH-leh/maleNathanael“God has given.”/na-ta-na-EL/maleNdombe““Black” or “dark” in Lingala; also found as a Congolese personal/family name.”/n-DOHM-beh/maleNehemia““Yahweh comforts” or “the LORD has comforted.””/neh-heh-MEE-ah/maleNehemie“Yahweh comforts; alternatively, “Yahweh has comforted.””/neh-eh-MEE/maleNestor““Homecoming” or “one who returns.””/NES-tor/maleNgala“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ngah-LAH/maleNgando“Crocodile.”/ngahn-DOH/anyNganga“Traditional healer, ritual specialist, or diviner.”/ngahn-GAH/anyNgolu“Grace, favor, or mercy.”/ngoh-LOO/anyNgoma“Drum.”/ngoh-mah/anyNgonga“Hour, time, or occasion.”/ngoh-NGAH/anyNgoy“A common Congolese name/surname; it is not the standard Lingala word for leopard, which is nkoyi.”/ngoy/anyNguma“Python.”/ngoo-MAH/anyNicolas“Victory of the people”/nee-ko-LA/maleNkembo“Glory and honor to God”/n- KEM-boh/anyNkoko“Grandparent or ancestor.”/n-KOH-koh/anyNkolo“Lord, master, owner, or chief.”/n-KOH-loh/maleNkoyi“Leopard.”/n-KOH-yee/anyNkumu“Chief, leader, or elder.”/n-KOO-moo/maleNorbert““Bright north” or “northern brightness.””/NOR-behr/maleNsango“news; message”/n-SAHN-goh/anyNsimba“The name traditionally given to one of a pair of twins”/nseem-bah/anyNtango“time; season; occasion”/n-TAHN-goh/anyNtina“reason; cause; purpose”/n-TEE-nah/anyNtoma“messenger; envoy; apostle”/n-TOH-mah/anyNyoka“snake”/nyoh-KAH/anyNzambe“God”/nzam-BEH/anyNzela“path; way; road”/n-ZEH-lah/anyNzete“tree; wood”/n-ZEH-teh/anyNzoku“elephant”/n-ZOH-koo/anyNzoto“body”/n-ZOH-toh/anyNzuzi“The name traditionally given to the other child in a pair of twins”/n-zoo-zee/anyObadia“servant of Yahweh (God)”/oh-bah-DEE-ah/maleOlivier“Olive tree; symbol of peace”/oh-lee-VYEH/maleOscar“Divine spear”/OS-kar/maleOsea“salvation”/oh-SEH-ah/malePacifique“peaceful; peaceable”/pah-see-FEEK/malePacome“broad-shouldered”/pa-KOM/malePatient“patient; enduring”/pah-SYAN/malePatrice“A noble person”/pah-TREES/malePaulo“Small or humble”/PAH-oo-loh/malePetelo“Rock or steadfast foundation”/peh-TEH-loh/malePhilippe“Lover of horses; horse-loving.”/fee-LEEP/malePlamedi“God's wonderful plan; from the Congolese Christian expression/acronym “Plan merveilleux de Dieu.””/plah-MEH-dee/malePolo“A Lingala/Congolese form of Paul, ultimately “small” or “humble.””/POH-loh/malePrecieux“Precious; valuable.”/preh-SYUH/maleProsper“Prosperous and flourishing”/proh-SPAIR/maleRaoul“Counsel-wolf; traditionally interpreted from Germanic elements meaning “advice/counsel” and “wolf.””/ra-OOL/maleRaphael“God heals and brings restoration”/rah-fah-EL/maleRoger“Famous spear (from Germanic elements meaning “fame” and “spear”).”/roh-ZHAY/maleRoland“Famous land; renowned in the land (from Germanic elements for “fame” and “land”).”/roh-LAN/maleRomain“Roman; a person from Rome.”/roh-MAN/maleSagesse“Wisdom.”/sah-ZHES/anySakombi“Meaning not reliably established; it is a Congolese personal name and surname.”/sah-KOM-bee/maleSalomo“Peaceful or peaceful one”/sah-LOH-moh/maleSalomon“A peaceful one”/sa-loh-MON/maleSamsoni“A regional African/Swahili-form variant of Samson; Samson is generally understood as “sun-like” or “of the sun.””/sam-SOH-nee/maleSamwele“God has heard”/sam-WEH-leh/maleSebastien“Honored, respected, and worthy of admiration”/seh-bas-TYAN/maleSilasi“A form of Silas, meaning “forest.””/see-LAH-see/maleStefano“Crown; Italian form of Stephen.”/steh-FAH-noh/maleSunga“Help; support; assist (from Lingala kosunga, “to help/support”).”/SOON-gah/maleTelema“Stand up; rise.”/teh-LEH-mah/anyTheogene“Born of God; God-born.”/teh-oh-ZHEN/maleTheophane“Manifestation or appearance of God.”/teh-oh-FAN/maleTheophile“Lover or friend of God.”/tay-oh-FEEL/maleThierry“Ruler of the people.”/tee-eh-REE/maleTimote“Honoring God; one who honors God.”/tee-moh-TEH/maleTito“A Roman personal name of uncertain origin.”/TEE-toh/maleTokolonga“We will overcome; we will win.”/toh-koh-LOHN-gah/anyTokumisa“Let us praise; let us glorify.”/toh-koo-MEE-sah/anyToma“Twin”/TOH-mah/maleToussaint“All Saints.”/too-SAN/maleTresor“Treasure.”/treh-ZOR/anyUlysse“A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oo-LEES/maleValentin“Strong, healthy, and vigorous”/vah-lahn-TAN/maleWilfried“Desiring peace”/vil-FREED/maleXavier“New house”/zah-VYAY/maleYakobo“One who follows or supplants”/yah-KOH-boh/maleYamba“Receive; welcome”/YAHM-bah/maleYannick“God is gracious”/yah-NEEK/maleYeremia“Jeremiah; the Lord exalts”/yeh-reh-MEE-ah/maleYesu“Jesus; “YHWH saves””/YEH-soo/maleYisaya“God is salvation”/yee-SAH-yah/maleYoane“The Lord is gracious”/yoh-AH-neh/maleYoele“Joel; “YHWH is God””/yoh-EH-leh/maleYoka“Hear; listen”/YOH-kah/maleYosua“God will save”/yoh-SOO-ah/maleYozefe“God will add or increase”/yoh-ZEH-feh/maleZacharie“Yahweh/God remembers.”/za-ka-REE/maleZefania“Yahweh/God has hidden, or Yahweh has protected.”/zeh-fah-NEE-ah/maleZola“Love; related to the Lingala verb zola, “to love.””/zoh-lah/any