Wolof boy names.
279 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abbasboy“Stern or frowning; Abbas is also an Arabic name associated with a lion.”/ab-BAS/Abdallahboy“Servant of God”/ab-DAL-lah/Abdelazizboy“Servant of the Mighty or Powerful One (al-Aziz).”/ab-del-ah-ZEEZ/Abdelbasitboy“Servant of the Opener or Expander (al-Basit).”/ab-del-BAH-sit/Abdelghaniboy“Servant of the Self-Sufficient or All-Rich One (al-Ghaniyy).”/ab-del-GHAH-nee/Abdelhamidboy“Servant of the Praiseworthy”/ab-del-ha-MEED/Abdelkaderboy“Servant of the All-Powerful”/ab-del-KAH-der/Abdelmalikboy“Servant of the King, expressing devotion and dignified character”/ab-del-MA-leek/Abdelmounimboy“Servant of the Bestower of Blessings, a warm wish for a life filled with grace”/ab-del-MOO-neem/Abdelwahabboy“Servant of the Great Bestower (al-Wahhab).”/ab-del-wa-HAB/Abderrahimboy“A devoted servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-deh-rah-HEEM/Abderrazakboy“Servant of the Provider or Sustainer (al-Razzaq).”/ab-der-ra-ZAK/Abdesselamboy“Servant of Peace (al-Salam).”/ab-des-seh-LAM/Abdouboy“Servant of God”/ab-DOO/Abdoulayeboy“Servant of God”/ab-doo-LIE/Abdramaneboy“Servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-drah-MAHN/Adamaboy or girl“A West African form of Adam, associated with “human being” or “humanity.””/ah-DAH-mah/Adilboy“A fair-minded and just person”/ah-DEEL/Adnanboy“An Arabic ancestral name, traditionally linked to Adnan, the forefather of the northern Arabs and often placed in the line of Ishmael.”/AD-nan/Ahmadouboy“Most praiseworthy; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/ah-mah-DOO/Ajjumaboy or girl“Born on a Friday”/aj-JOO-ma/Akramboy“The most generous and noble-hearted”/AK-ram/Alassaneboy“Handsome; good (from Arabic al-Hasan).”/ah-lah-SAHN/Albouryboy“A historic royal name associated with sovereignty, courage, and resistance.”/al-BOO-ree/Aliboy“Noble, exalted”/AH-lee/Aliouneboy“Noble and exalted”/ah-lee-OON/Allarbaboy or girl“Born on a Wednesday”/al-LAR-ba/Almamyboy“Imam; religious leader. The name is derived from Arabic al-imam and has long-standing West African use.”/al-MAH-mee/Altineboy or girl“Born on a Monday”/al-TEEN/Alxamisboy or girl“Born on a Thursday”/al-kha-MEES/Alyboy“Noble and exalted”/AH-lee/Amadouboy“Most praiseworthy; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/ah-mah-DOO/Amarboy“Long-lived; flourishing; a builder or cultivator (Arabic Ammar/ʿAmmar).”/ah-MAR/Amaraboy“Building, cultivation, or flourishing (Arabic ʿAmara/Amara).”/ah-MAH-rah/Amathboy“Most praised; most commendable (a Senegalese rendering of Ahmad).”/ah-MAHT/Amethboy“Most praiseworthy”/ah-MET/Aminboy“A trustworthy and faithful person”/ah-MEEN/Anasboy“A warm-hearted companion and friend”/AH-nas/Anouarboy“More luminous; brighter; most radiant (Arabic Anwar).”/an-WAR/Ansoumanaboy“A West African form of Uthman/Osman, the name of the third caliph; the classical Arabic name is traditionally associated with a young bustard bird.”/an-soo-MAH-na/Anwarboy“More luminous; brighter; most radiant.”/an-WAR/Arafatboy“A name associated with the sacred plain of Arafat and the pilgrimage to Mecca”/A-ra-fat/Aronaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-ROH-nah/Ashrafboy“Most honorable and noble”/ASH-raf/Assaneboy“A man of good character and courage”/ah-SAHN/Aymanboy“Blessed, fortunate, and held under a good sign”/AY-man/Aymaneboy“Blessed and fortunate”/AY-man/Aymenboy“Blessed, fortunate, and auspicious—a joyful wish for good fortune in life.”/EYE-men/Ayyashboy“Arabic male name meaning one who lives well, enjoys life, or is long-lived/lively.”/ay-YASH/Ayyoubboy“A patient and steadfast prophet, associated with enduring faith”/EYE-yoob/Azizboy“Precious, honored, and beloved”/ah-ZEEZ/Babacarboy“A man of integrity and honor”/bah-bah-KAR/Bachirboy“A child whose arrival is joyful news for everyone.”/bah-SHEER/Badrboy“A luminous name wishing a child the beauty and radiance of a full moon.”/BADR/Ballaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-lah/Bambaboy“A beloved and spiritually respected man”/BAHM-bah/Baraboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-ra/Barakaboy or girl“A blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings.”/bah-RAH-kah/Barkeboy or girl“Blessing and good fortune for the family.”/BAR-keh/Basimboy“Smiling and cheerful—a child who brings happiness”/BAH-sim/Bassirouboy“A perceptive and insightful person”/bah-see-ROO/Bayalboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-YAHL/Bayeboy“Fatherly, respected elder”/BAH-yeh/Becayeboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/beh-KAI/Bilalboy“Refreshing; associated with the first muezzin of Islam”/bee-LAHL/Biramboy“A venerable family name used for generations in Wolof-speaking Senegal”/bee-RAHM/Birameboy“A man of faith and distinction”/bee-RAHM/Bocarboy“Senegalese form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name meaning “father of a young camel.””/BOH-kar/Boubacarboy“West African form of Abu Bakr, an Arabic name meaning “father of a young camel.””/boo-bah-KAHR/Bounaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BOO-na/Bounamaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-NAH-mah/Burhanboy“Arabic burhan: “clear proof,” “evidence,” or “demonstration.””/boor-HAAN/Cheikhboy“A respected religious scholar or elder”/SHAYKH/Cherifboy“Arabic sharif: noble, honored; traditionally, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.”/sheh-REEF/Dameboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DAH-meh/Damelboy“Wolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name.”/da-MEL/Daoudaboy“David, a revered prophet in the Abrahamic tradition”/dow-DAH/Dembaboy“A traditional name for a second-born son, honoring the family order and the bonds between siblings.”/DEM-bah/Dibeerboy or girl“Sunday; used as a day-of-birth name.”/dee-BAYR/Dieryboy“From Wolof dëkk-dëkk/jeeri (diéry): dry inland country or sandy upland, contrasted with the floodplain.”/jee-eh-ree/Diomayeboy“Commonly understood in Wolof usage as connected with dignity, honor, or self-respect.”/joh-MY/Djibrilboy“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””/jee-BREEL/Doudouboy or girl“Beloved, dear, or sweetheart; an affectionate name or pet name used for either sex.”/DOO-doo/El Hadjiboy“A pilgrim honored for devotion”/el HAD-jee/Elimaneboy“Imam; a Muslim religious leader or prayer leader.”/eh-lee-MAHN/Fadelboy“Bounty, favor, grace; also excellent or virtuous.”/FAH-del/Faisalboy“Decisive judge; one who distinguishes or separates truth from falsehood.”/FAY-sal/Fallouboy“A common Senegalese male name, often associated with Arabic faḍl, “bounty” or “favor.””/FAH-loo/Faraboy“A traditional Senegalese male given name; no securely established lexical Wolof gloss should be assigned.”/FAH-ra/Farbaboy“A dignified name linked with rank, public honor, and leadership.”/FAR-ba/Farhanboy“A joyful child who fills the family with happiness.”/far-HAHN/Faroukboy“One who distinguishes truth from falsehood; a decisive judge.”/fa-ROOK/Fawziboy“Successful and victorious in life”/FAW-zee/Fodeboy“Religious scholar, jurist, or Islamic teacher.”/FOH-deh/Fouadboy“The heart, symbolizing inner feeling and courage”/foo-AAD/Gaawuboy or girl“Born on a Saturday”/GAA-woo/Galloboy“A Senegalese male given name (also found in other West African communities); no dependable Wolof lexical meaning is established.”/GAH-loh/Ganaboy“A venerable traditional name from older Wolof generations”/GAH-nah/Ghalibboy“One who meets challenges with courage and prevails”/GHAH-lib/Goraboy“A Senegalese, especially Wolof, male given name; no certain lexical meaning should be assigned.”/GOH-ra/Gorguiboy“A traditional third-born son’s name, carrying the warmth of family continuity and inherited belonging.”/GOR-gwee/Habibboy“Beloved and dearly cherished”/hah-BEEB/Hachimboy“Arabic Hashim: one who breaks or crushes, traditionally explained as one who breaks bread for others.”/ha-SHEEM/Hakimboy“A wise and discerning person”/hah-KEEM/Halimboy“A gentle person who responds with patience”/hah-LEEM/Hamidboy“Praiseworthy and deserving of appreciation”/ha-MEED/Hamzaboy“Strong-hearted and brave”/HAM-zah/Harounaboy“Arabic form of Aaron (Harun).”/ha-ROO-na/Hassanboy“Handsome, good, virtuous”/has-SAN/Husseinboy“Good and beautiful; little handsome one”/hoo-SAYN/Huzayfaboy“Little sheep; an established Arabic Muslim personal name.”/hoo-ZAY-fa/Ibrahimaboy“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”/ee-brah-HEE-mah/Idrissaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ee-DREE-sa/Ihsanboy“Excellence, beneficence, or doing what is beautiful/good.”/ih-SAN/Ilyasboy“Arabic form of Elijah and the name of a Qur’anic prophet.”/il-YAHS/Imadboy“A strong support and guiding pillar”/ee-MAAD/Ishaqboy“A joyful name traditionally connected with laughter”/ish-HAHK/Islamboy“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”/is-LAM/Ismailaboy“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”/ees-mah-EE-lah/Issaboy“Jesus; a name associated with compassion and devotion”/EES-sa/Iyadboy“A strong support and dependable presence”/ee-YAD/Jabirboy“A compassionate person who brings comfort and healing”/JAH-bir/Jafarboy“Stream, rivulet, or small river.”/JAF-ar/Jamalboy“Beauty and grace”/ja-MAHL/Jambaarboy“A spirited name for a brave child who will earn respect through courage.”/jam-BAAR/Jambarboy“A courageous warrior who stands firm and protects others”/jahm-BAHR/Jibrilboy“Gabriel, the angelic messenger”/jib-REEL/Junaidboy“A young warrior or little army—evoking courage and steadfastness”/joo-NAYD/Kadirboy“Capable, strong, and equal to life’s challenges”/kah-DEER/Karimboy“Generous, noble, and kind-hearted”/kah-REEM/Kersaboy or girl“A gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.”/KER-sa/Khadimboy“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”/khah-DEEM/Khadimouboy“Servant of the Messenger, expressing deep religious devotion”/khah-dee-MOO/Khaledboy“Everlasting and enduring”/KHAH-led/Khalifaboy“A successor entrusted with responsibility and leadership”/kah-LEE-fah/Khalilboy“A cherished friend and loyal companion”/khah-LEEL/Koccboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kotsch/Lamineboy“A gentle and devoted man”/lah-MEEN/Lansanaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/lan-SAH-nah/Latboy“A dignified traditional name, especially familiar from older Senegalese generations”/LAHT/Lat Diorboy“A historic name linked with one of Senegal’s most celebrated kings and with steadfast leadership.”/lat JOR/Luqmanboy“A name associated with wisdom and sound judgment”/LOOK-mahn/Lutfiboy“Gentle, kind, and gracious in character”/LOOT-fee/Mababoy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MA-ba/Madiboy“Often understood as “rightly guided.””/MAH-dee/Madiopboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-JOP/Madiorboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-DYOR/Magatteboy“A respected old-fashioned Senegalese name found among Wolof families”/ma-GAT/Mahdiboy“Rightly guided and on a good path”/MAHD-ee/Mahfouzboy“Protected and preserved—a tender wish for a child watched over throughout life.”/mah-FOOZ/Mahirboy“Gifted, capable, and accomplished”/MAH-hir/Mahmoudboy“Praiseworthy; praised.”/mah-MOOD/Makaneboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-KAN/Makhtarboy“Chosen for a special and honored path”/makh-TAR/Malangboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-LANG/Malickboy“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”/mah-LEEK/Mamadouboy“Praised and worthy of praise; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/mah-mah-DOO/Mameboy or girl“A beloved elder or grandparent, and by extension a name that honors family memory and ancestors.”/MAHM/Mamourboy“Prosperous, flourishing, and blessed with well-being”/mah-MOOR/Mansourboy“Victorious and destined to overcome life’s challenges”/man-SOOR/Maodoboy“A great elder or honored leader”/MAH-oh-doh/Maroufboy“A person known for kindness, generosity, and good conduct”/ma-ROOF/Massambaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ma-SAM-ba/Matarboy“A classic devotional name long used by Wolof-speaking families”/ma-TAHR/Mawdoboy“A great and respected elder”/MAW-doh/Mbackeboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-BAK-keh/Mbayeboy“A devoted and respected man”/m-BYE/Medouneboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/meh-DOON/Modouboy“Praised and worthy of praise; a shortened Senegalese form of Mamadou”/MOH-doo/Modyboy“Senegalese form of Muhammad; “praised” or “praiseworthy.””/MOH-dee/Mohamedboy“Praised; praiseworthy.”/moh-HAH-med/Morboy“A traditional fourth-born son’s name, marking another welcomed branch of the family line.”/MOR/Mouazboy“Protected; safeguarded.”/moo-AHZ/Moubarackboy“Blessed—a child whose life is surrounded by good fortune”/moo-bah-RAHK/Moubarakboy“Blessed and favored with goodness”/moo-bah-RAHK/Mouhamadouboy“Praised and worthy of praise; a name honoring the Prophet Muhammad”/moo-hah-mah-DOO/Moulayeboy“My lord or master”/moo-LAI/Moussaboy“Moses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God”/MOO-sah/Moustaphaboy“A chosen and honored person”/moos-TAH-fah/Muadhboy“Protected; safeguarded.”/MOO-adh/Mubarakboy“A blessed child whose arrival brings happiness to the family.”/moo-BAH-rak/Munirboy“Radiant, illuminating, and full of light”/moo-NEER/Nabilboy“Noble, honorable, and distinguished”/nah-BEEL/Nadirboy“Rare; uncommon; exceptional.”/NA-deer/Najibboy“Noble, distinguished, of good lineage.”/na-JEEB/Nasirboy“A strong supporter who helps others triumph”/NAH-seer/Nasrboy“Victory; Arabic-derived Muslim name also used in Senegal.”/NASR/Nasserboy“Helper, supporter, defender; Arabic-derived Muslim name used in Senegal.”/NAS-ser/Ndiadianeboy“A rare heritage name recalling royal lineage and leadership.”/n-ja-DYA-ne/Ndiagaboy“A longstanding Wolof given name, warmly associated with an honored family elder”/NJA-gah/Ndiasseboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NJAHS/Ndiogouboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NJOH-goo/Ndiougaboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NJOO-gah/Ndongoboy“Student, pupil, learner, or disciple.”/n-DONG-go/Ngorboy“A noble name for a child whose life is hoped to bring respect and honor.”/ngor/Njaajaanboy“A historic Wolof royal name associated with the founder of the Jolof Empire”/njaa-JAAN/Nourouboy“Light, brightness, and hope”/noo-ROO/Nuhboy“Quranic Arabic form of Noah, the prophet.”/NOOH/Numanboy“Arabic male proper name; its etymology is variously linked to red/blood or the anemone, not “good judgment.””/NOO-man/Osmanboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/OHS-mahn/Oumarboy“Flourishing and long-lived; the name of a revered companion of the Prophet”/oo-MAR/Ousmaneboy“Uthman, the name of a revered companion and caliph of the Prophet”/oos-MAHN/Ousseynouboy“A form of Husayn, conveying beauty and goodness”/oo-SAY-noo/Papeboy“A beloved and honored man”/PAHP/Patheboy“A Senegalese form of al-Fatih/Fatiḥ, meaning “opener” or “conqueror.””/PAH-teh/Rachadboy“Right guidance and sound judgment, a hopeful blessing for a thoughtful and purposeful life.”/rah-SHAHD/Racineboy“French “racine,” meaning “root.””/rah-SEEN/Rafikboy“Arabic rafiq, “companion,” “friend,” or “comrade.””/rah-FEEK/Rahimboy“Merciful and compassionate, reflecting one of God’s gracious qualities”/ra-HEEM/Rashidboy“A wise person who chooses the right path”/rah-SHEED/Rassoulboy“Messenger; an honored religious title”/rah-SOOL/Rayanboy“Arabic Rayyan/Rayyān, “well-watered,” “lush,” or “full”; it is also the name of a gate of Paradise in Islamic tradition.”/RYE-ahn/Ridwanboy“Arabic Riḍwān, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “pleasure”; in Islam it is associated with God’s favor.”/rid-WAHN/Riyadboy“Gardens and flourishing green spaces”/ree-YAAD/Saadboy“Good fortune, happiness, and a life filled with blessing”/SAH-ad/Sabirboy“A patient and steadfast person”/sah-BEER/Sadioboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SA-dee-oh/Saerboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAH-er/Safwanboy“Arabic Ṣafwān, commonly glossed as “pure/clear”; it also has a classical association with a smooth rock or stone.”/SAF-wan/Saidboy“A happy and fortunate child, received as a gift.”/sah-EED/Saifboy“A courageous defender with a strong and steadfast spirit”/SAYF/Salemboy“Arabic Sālim/Salem: “safe,” “sound,” “unharmed,” or “secure.””/SA-lem/Salifboy“Arabic-origin name meaning “one who came before,” “predecessor,” or “forebear.””/sah-LEEF/Salihboy“A good-hearted and upright person”/SAH-leeh/Salimboy“A peaceful and whole-hearted person”/sah-LEEM/Saliouboy“Righteous, virtuous, and good-hearted”/sah-LYOO/Salmanboy“Arabic Salmān, generally associated with being safe, secure, or unharmed.”/SAL-man/Sambaboy“A cherished traditional name for a first-born son, linking him to the family’s continuing line.”/SAM-bah/Samba Laobeboy“A historical Wolof royal personal name, notably borne by Samba Laobé Fall, the last Damel of Cayor; it has no established literal meaning of “noble lineage.””/SAM-ba la-O-beh/Serigneboy or girl“A religious guide, teacher, or respected elder”/seh-REENY/Seydinaboy“Our honored master and respected leader”/say-DEE-nah/Seydouboy“A respected master or noble religious person”/SAY-doo/Seyniboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAY-nee/Shamsboy or girl“Arabic Shams: “sun.””/shahms/Shihabboy“Arabic Shihāb: “meteor,” “shooting star,” “flame,” or “firebrand.””/shee-HAB/Shuaybboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SHOO-ayb/Sidiboy“A respectful title expressing honor and reverence”/SEE-dee/Sidyboy“A West African form of Arabic Sidi, an honorific meaning “my lord” or “master.””/SIH-dee/Sireboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEE-reh/Souleymaneboy“A man devoted to faith and peace”/soo-lay-MAHN/Suhaibboy“Arabic Suhayb, traditionally understood as “reddish” or “reddish-haired”; it is also the name of a celebrated early Muslim companion.”/soo-HAYB/Suhaybboy“Arabic Suhayb, traditionally understood as “reddish” or “reddish-haired”; also the name of the Companion Suhayb al-Rumi.”/soo-HAYB/Sultanboy“Arabic title and male name meaning “authority,” “power,” or “ruler.””/SOOL-tan/Tafsirboy“Arabic tafsir, meaning “interpretation” or “Quranic exegesis.””/taf-SEER/Tahaboy“An Arabic Quranic name formed from the isolated letters Ta-Ha; it has no securely established literal personal-name meaning.”/TA-ha/Tahirboy“Pure-hearted and sincere”/TAH-hir/Talaataboy or girl“Born on a Tuesday”/ta-LAA-ta/Talhaboy“Arabic Talha/Talhah, the name of a kind of tree; it is also borne by the early Muslim companion Talha ibn Ubayd Allah.”/TAHL-ha/Tallaboy“A traditional name borne by respected older men”/TAH-lah/Tamimboy“Complete, whole, or fully formed—a lovely wish for a well-rounded life”/tah-MEEM/Tamsirboy“A Senegalese male form related to Arabic tafsir, “interpretation” or “Quranic exegesis.””/tam-SEER/Tarikboy“Arabic Tariq/Tarik, meaning “night visitor” or “one who comes by night”; in Quranic usage it is associated with a night star.”/TA-reek/Thiernoboy“A religious teacher or scholar, used as a cherished devotional name”/CHER-noh/Thioneboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/tyohn/Tidianeboy“A man devoted to faith and spiritual service”/tee-dyah-N/Tijaniboy“A name honoring the Tijani spiritual tradition”/tee-JAH-nee/Usamaboy“Lion—a strong and noble name with a long history in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities.”/oo-SAH-mah/Uwaysboy“Arabic Uways/Oways, traditionally understood as “little wolf.””/OO-ways/Wahabboy“From Arabic wahhāb: “bestower” or “generous giver”; often encountered in forms such as Abd al-Wahhab.”/wa-HAB/Walidboy“Arabic Walid: “newborn child” or “newly born.””/wah-LEED/Walyboy“A caring protector and guardian”/WAH-lee/Wissamboy“Arabic wisām: “medal,” “decoration,” or “badge of distinction.””/wi-SAM/Yacineboy or girl“A Qur'anic name expressing closeness to the sacred scripture”/yah-SEEN/Yassinboy“The name formed from the Qur’anic letters Ya-Sin; it is a widely used male Muslim name.”/yah-SEEN/Yassirboy“Arabic Yāsir: “easy,” “at ease,” or “prosperous”; also understood as “one who makes things easy.””/YA-seer/Yatmaboy““Orphan,” related to Arabic yatīm and its Senegalese usage.”/YAT-mah/Yerimboy“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YEH-rim/Yoroboy“A respected and cherished man”/YOR-oh/Younesboy“A revered prophetic name, the Arabic form of Jonah”/YOO-ness/Youssoufboy“Arabic form of Joseph, the prophet Yusuf; ultimately from Hebrew, commonly understood as “God adds/increases.””/yoo-SOOF/Youssouphaboy“Joseph, a prophet remembered for patience, integrity, and trust in God”/yoo-SOO-fah/Yusufboy“Arabic form of Joseph; ultimately “God adds/increases.””/YOO-soof/Zahirboy“Manifest, evident, or outward; with a different Arabic spelling, it can mean bright or radiant.”/ZAH-hir/Zakariaboy“Zechariah, a prophet whose name celebrates God’s remembrance and care”/zah-kah-REE-yah/Zaydboy“Growth, increase, abundance”/ZAYD/Ziadboy“Increase, growth, and abundance”/zee-AAD/Zinedineboy“Beauty or adornment of the faith/religion.”/zee-neh-DEEN/Ziyadboy“Increase, growth, or abundance.”/zee-YAD/Zubairboy“Strong, brave, or wise; the name is also strongly associated with the early Muslim companion al-Zubayr.”/zoo-BAYR/