Wolof girl names.
215 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Absa“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AB-sah/femaleAby“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AH-bee/femaleAdama“A West African form of Adam, associated with “human being” or “humanity.””/ah-DAH-mah/anyAdila“A fair-minded and just woman”/ah-DEE-lah/femaleAdja“A respected woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca”/AH-jah/femaleAicha“Full of life and vitality”/EYE-sha/femaleAida“Returning; a visitor or one who comes back.”/EYE-da/femaleAissatou“Living and full of life; the name of a revered early Muslim woman”/eye-sah-TOO/femaleAjjuma“Born on a Friday”/aj-JOO-ma/anyAlima“Knowledgeable, learned”/ah-LEE-ma/femaleAlimatou“A wise and knowledgeable woman”/ah-lee-mah-TOO/femaleAllarba“Born on a Wednesday”/al-LAR-ba/anyAltine“Born on a Monday”/al-TEEN/anyAlxamis“Born on a Thursday”/al-kha-MEES/anyAmal“Hope for a bright and beautiful future”/ah-MAHL/femaleAmina“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”/ah-MEE-nah/femaleAminata“Faithful and trustworthy”/ah-mee-NAH-tah/femaleAnta“A tender, gracious woman”/AN-tah/femaleArame“A beloved and respected woman”/ah-RAHM/femaleAsiya“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-SEE-yah/femaleAsma“Arabic feminine name commonly interpreted as “loftier,” “more exalted,” or “sublime.””/AHS-mah/femaleAstou“A gracious and pure woman”/as-TOO/femaleAwa“Life and vitality”/AH-wah/femaleAwo“A Wolof female name/term associated with a first or senior wife in a polygynous household.”/AH-woh/femaleAziza“Precious, cherished, and beloved”/ah-ZEE-zah/femaleBadia“Arabic feminine name meaning distinctive, unprecedented, wonderful, or unique.”/BAH-dee-ya/femaleBahiya“Radiant, beautiful, and full of inner light”/ba-HEE-ya/femaleBaraka“A blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings.”/bah-RAH-kah/anyBarke“Blessing and good fortune for the family.”/BAR-keh/anyBasma“A radiant smile and a source of happiness”/BAS-mah/femaleBator“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-TOR/femaleBernadette“French feminine form of Bernard, ultimately meaning “brave bear” or “strong as a bear.””/ber-nah-DET/femaleBigue“A cherished girl whose arrival was eagerly awaited”/bee-GAY/femaleBilqis“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BIL-kiss/femaleBineta“A blessed and virtuous woman”/bee-NEH-tah/femaleBinta“Daughter; from Arabic bint.”/BIN-ta/femaleBintou“Daughter; a West African/Senegalese form derived from Arabic bint.”/bin-TOO/femaleBouchra“The glad news and happiness brought by a long-awaited child.”/BOOSH-rah/femaleBoury“A Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available.”/BOO-ree/femaleCodou“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/koh-DOO/femaleCoumba“A classic traditional woman’s name, often paired with Samba”/KOOM-bah/femaleDaba“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DA-ba/femaleDado“A Senegalese feminine name, often used affectionately; no secure literal etymology is established.”/DAH-doh/femaleDiaratou“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/jah-rah-TOO/femaleDibeer“Sunday; used as a day-of-birth name.”/dee-BAYR/anyDieynaba“A woman of faith and devotion”/JAY-nah-bah/femaleDiongoma“Wolof jongoma/diongoma: a young woman or maiden, often with the connotation of a beautiful young woman.”/jon-GOH-mah/femaleDior“A traditional name from older Wolof-speaking families, now less often given”/JYOR/femaleDoudou“Beloved, dear, or sweetheart; an affectionate name or pet name used for either sex.”/DOO-doo/anyDounya“The world; earthly life.”/DOON-yah/femaleFadila“A virtuous and admirable woman”/fa-DEE-la/femaleFadima“A Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah, traditionally understood as “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fa-DEE-ma/femaleFadimatou“A West African/Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah: “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fa-dee-ma-TOO/femaleFaiza“A successful woman who achieves great things”/FAI-za/femaleFama“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FA-ma/femaleFanta“A joyful and prosperous woman”/FAHN-tah/femaleFarah“Joy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home.”/FAH-rah/femaleFatiha““The Opening,” the title of the first chapter of the Quran.”/FAH-tee-ha/femaleFatima“One who weans; traditionally also interpreted as one who abstains.”/FAH-tee-mah/femaleFatou“A cherished form of Fatimah, the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”/fah-TOO/femaleFatoumata“A form of Fatimah, honoring the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”/fah-too-MAH-tah/femaleFawzia“A girl destined for success and victory”/FAW-zee-ah/femaleFily“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FEE-lee/femaleFirdaous“Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise.”/feer-DA-oos/femaleFirdaws“Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise.”/FEER-dows/femaleGaawu“Born on a Saturday”/GAA-woo/anyHabiba“Beloved; dearly loved.”/ha-BEE-ba/femaleHabibata“Beloved; dearly loved.”/ha-bee-BA-ta/femaleHaby“A common Senegalese feminine short form of Habiba/Habibata; “beloved.””/HAH-bee/femaleHadiatou“Gift; present.”/hah-dee-ah-TOO/femaleHadiya“Gift; present. A differently vocalized Arabic form can also mean “female guide.””/hah-DEE-yah/femaleHafsa“Young lioness; little lioness.”/HAF-sah/femaleHajar“Arabic form of Hagar; also the Arabic word for “stone.””/HAH-jar/femaleHakima“A wise and discerning woman”/hah-KEE-mah/femaleHalima“A gentle and patient woman”/hah-LEE-mah/femaleHanan“Tenderness, affection, and compassion”/hah-NAHN/femaleHanifa“Steadfast, sincere, and devoted to what is right”/hah-NEE-fah/femaleHawa“Eve, the first woman and mother of humanity”/HAH-wah/femaleHindou“A Francophone West African form of Arabic Hind, traditionally “one hundred camels.””/hin-DOO/femaleIbtisam“A warm, joyful smile”/ib-tee-SAHM/femaleIkhlas“Sincerity and devotion in faith, with a pure and wholehearted spirit”/ikh-LAHS/femaleIkram“Honor, generosity, hospitality”/ik-RAHM/femaleIlham“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”/IL-ham/femaleImane“Faith—a steady foundation for a hopeful life”/ee-MAHN/femaleInaya“Care, protection, and loving concern”/ih-NAH-yah/femaleIsra“Night journey, especially the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey.”/ISS-rah/femaleJalila“Noble, glorious, and deeply honored”/ja-LEE-la/femaleJamila“Beautiful in appearance, spirit, and character”/jah-MEE-lah/femaleJumana“A precious little pearl, treasured by the family”/joo-MAH-na/femaleJuwairiya“A cherished name linked with a respected woman of early Islam”/joo-WAI-ri-ya/femaleKarima“A generous and noble woman”/kah-REE-mah/femaleKawthar“The abundance and goodness of life”/KOW-thar/femaleKersa“A gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.”/KER-sa/anyKhadija“Khadijah, the respected first wife of the Prophet Muhammad”/khah-DEE-jah/femaleKhadra“Arabic feminine name meaning “green,” “verdant,” or “the green one.””/KHAHD-rah/femaleKhady“A virtuous and respected woman”/KHAH-dee/femaleKhaira“A woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing”/KHAIR-ah/femaleKine“A warm, old-fashioned name still remembered among Wolof grandmothers”/KEEN/femaleKorka“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOR-kah/femaleKumba“A girl born as one of a set of twins”/KOOM-bah/femaleLaila“Night; poetic and serene as the night”/LAY-la/femaleLalla“A female name and Arabic/Maghrebi honorific meaning “lady” or “madam.””/LAH-la/femaleLamia“Arabic female name whose interpretation depends on the Arabic spelling: it may mean “shining/radiant” (Lami'a), while a related form can mean “dark-lipped,” a classical beauty epithet.”/LAH-mee-ah/femaleLingeer“A regal name for a girl, associated with queenship, grace, and high standing.”/leen-GEER/femaleLouise“French feminine form of Louis, ultimately meaning “famous warrior.””/loo-EEZ/femaleLubna“Arabic female name meaning the storax tree (a fragrant tree); it may also evoke its resin or fragrance.”/LOOB-nah/femaleMaimouna“Blessed, fortunate, and surrounded by goodness”/my-MOO-nah/femaleMalak“Angel.”/MAH-lak/femaleMalika“Queen; female ruler.”/mah-LEE-kah/femaleMame“A beloved elder or grandparent, and by extension a name that honors family memory and ancestors.”/MAHM/anyMaram“Wish, desire, aim, or aspiration.”/MA-ram/femaleMareme“A classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignified”/mah-REM/femaleMariama“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”/mah-ree-AH-mah/femaleMarietou“A Senegalese feminine form or diminutive based on Marie/Mariam; it has no separately established literal meaning.”/mah-ree-eh-TOO/femaleMarwa“A sacred hill in Mecca; also “flint stone” in Arabic.”/MAR-wah/femaleMaryam“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MAR-yam/femaleMbarka“Blessed, carrying blessing and good fortune”/m-BAHR-kah/femaleMbathio“A traditional Wolof feminine name; its older etymology is not securely documented”/mba-TEE-oh/femaleMbayang“A woman whose presence brings joy and honor”/m-BAH-yahng/femaleMbissine“A documented Senegalese feminine name; no securely established literal meaning is available.”/mbee-SEEN/femaleMeryem“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MEH-ryem/femaleMouna“Wishes, hopes, or desires.”/MOO-nah/femaleMunira“Radiant and full of light”/moo-NEE-rah/femaleNabou“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NAH-boo/femaleNada“Dew, and the refreshing generosity it represents”/NAH-dah/femaleNadira“Rare, precious, and wonderfully exceptional”/na-DEE-ra/femaleNafi“A precious and worthy woman”/NAH-fee/femaleNafissatou“Precious, cherished, and exquisite”/nah-fee-sah-TOO/femaleNaima“Peaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-being”/N-EYE-mah/femaleNajah“Success, achievement, and the fulfillment of hopes”/NAH-jah/femaleNajat“Safety, deliverance, and freedom from harm”/na-JAAT/femaleNasra“A girl whose life brings help and victory”/NAHS-rah/femaleNassima“Breeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nah-SEE-mah/femaleNassira“Female helper, supporter, or defender; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nas-SEE-ra/femaleNawal“Gift, bestowal, or benefit; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nah-WAHL/femaleNdack“Traditional Senegalese/Wolof feminine personal name; a reliable literal translation is not established.”/NDAHK/femaleNdate“A rare historical Wolof name remembered through notable women of Senegal”/NDAH-teh/femaleNdate Yalla“A historic royal name honoring one of the most renowned queens of Waalo.”/NDA-teh YAL-la/femaleNdella“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-DEL-lah/femaleNdeye“A traditional first-born daughter’s name, warmly associated with the beginning of a family’s next generation.”/n-JAY/femaleNdiaré“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-jah-REH/femaleNdiatou“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JAH-too/femaleNdieumbeut“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-jum-BUHT/femaleNdioro“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JOH-roh/femaleNdiouma“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JOO-mah/femaleNene“A gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tenderness”/NEH-neh/femaleNgone“A traditional second-born daughter’s name, celebrating her place in the growing family.”/ngoh-NAY/femaleNguenar“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nguh-NAR/femaleNogaay“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/noh-GAI/femaleNoura“Light, illumination, radiance; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/NOO-ra/femaleOumou“A Senegalese form associated with Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman”/OO-moo/femalePenda“A traditional third-born daughter’s name, honoring her place among the family’s children and descendants.”/PEN-dah/femaleRaby“Usually a Senegalese short form related to Rabia/Rabiatou, from Arabic Rabiʿa, “fourth” (feminine).”/rah-BEE/femaleRafetou“Beautiful and lovely”/rah-feh-TOO/femaleRafiatou“From Arabic Rafiʿa/Rāfiʿatu, meaning “elevated,” “exalted,” or “high-ranking.””/ra-fee-a-TOO/femaleRahma“Mercy and compassion from God”/RAH-mah/femaleRahmatou“From Arabic rahma, meaning “mercy” or “compassion.””/rah-ma-TOO/femaleRaja“Hope and the expectation of good things to come”/RAH-jah/femaleRama“A Senegalese short form, often of Ramatoulaye/Rahmatullah-related names; it does not have a securely established independent meaning of “happiness” or “delight.””/RA-ma/femaleRamatoulaye“Mercy, compassion, and divine kindness”/rah-mah-too-LIE/femaleRania“Arabic Rāniya, “one who gazes intently” or “contemplative.””/RAH-nee-ah/femaleRashida“A wise woman who chooses the right path”/rah-SHEE-dah/femaleRokhaya“A woman of dignity and spiritual beauty”/roh-KHAH-yah/femaleRokia“Arabic-origin form of Ruqayya; commonly explained as “rising” or “ascending.””/ROH-kee-ya/femaleRoukaya“Variant of Ruqayya, generally explained as “rising” or “ascending.””/roo-KAI-yah/femaleSabira“A patient and steadfast woman”/sah-BEE-rah/femaleSafietou“Pure and sincere; the name of a respected wife of the Prophet”/sah-fee-eh-TOO/femaleSafiya“Arabic Ṣafiyya: “pure,” “chosen,” or “sincere/intimate friend.””/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSaida“A happy and fortunate girl whose presence brings delight.”/sah-EE-dah/femaleSakina“A calm and peaceful presence”/sah-KEE-nah/femaleSaliha“A good-hearted and upright woman”/sah-LEE-hah/femaleSalima“A peaceful and secure woman”/sah-LEE-mah/femaleSalimata“Peaceful, safe, and whole”/sah-lee-MAH-tah/femaleSalma“Arabic Salmā: “safe,” “sound,” or “unharmed”; by association, peaceful.”/SAL-mah/femaleSaly“A female name used in Senegal, often treated as a local form of Sally or as a shortened form of Salimata; no established meaning of “grace and affection.””/SAH-lee/femaleSamia“Elevated, noble, and admirable”/SAH-mee-ah/femaleSamira“A warm and delightful companion”/sah-MEE-rah/femaleSara“A widely used Arabic/Hebrew female name meaning “princess” or “lady.””/SAH-rah/femaleSerigne“A religious guide, teacher, or respected elder”/seh-REENY/anySeynabou“A woman of faith and goodness”/say-nah-BOO/femaleShams“Arabic Shams: “sun.””/shahms/anySiga“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEE-gah/femaleSira“A female name used in Senegal; it may be associated with Arabic sira/sirah, “life, conduct, account, or biography,” rather than “grace and dignity.””/SEE-ra/femaleSoda“A Senegalese female name, often treated as a local form related to Arabic Saada/Sa‘ada, “happiness” or “good fortune.””/SOH-dah/femaleSokhna“Lady or noble woman, often used as a respectful religious name”/SOKH-nah/femaleSophie“Greek-derived via French, meaning “wisdom.” It is used in Senegal but is not a Wolof-origin name.”/SO-fee/femaleSouad“Happiness, joy, and good fortune”/soo-AHD/femaleSoukeyna“A Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace.”/soo-KAY-nah/femaleSumaya“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-MY-ah/femaleTabara“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TA-ba-ra/femaleTacko“A traditional Senegalese, especially Wolof, female given name; no standard literal translation is securely established.”/TAH-koh/femaleTalaata“Born on a Tuesday”/ta-LAA-ta/anyTasnim“A heavenly spring and a source of spiritual refreshment”/tas-NEEM/femaleTening“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/teh-NEENG/femaleThioro“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TYOH-roh/femaleWarda“A fragrant rose and a symbol of beauty”/WAR-dah/femaleWassila“Arabic wāṣila: “connection,” “means of approach,” or “one who joins/connects.””/wa-SEE-la/femaleWiam“Harmony, affection, and peaceful companionship”/wee-AHM/femaleYacine“A Qur'anic name expressing closeness to the sacred scripture”/yah-SEEN/anyYama“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YA-ma/femaleYande““Beloved” or “loved one.””/YAN-deh/femaleYasmina“A girl with the grace and fragrance of jasmine”/yahs-MEE-nah/femaleYasmine“Jasmine flower”/yas-MEEN/femaleYaye“A loving motherly presence”/YAH-yeh/femaleYeurmande“Wolof yërmande: “mercy,” “compassion,” or “pity.””/yer-MAHN-deh/femaleYusra“Ease, facility, comfort, or prosperity.”/YOOS-rah/femaleZahira“Bright, radiant, or shining; depending on the Arabic spelling, also “manifest/evident.””/za-HEE-ra/femaleZahra“Radiant, shining, and flower-like in beauty”/ZAH-rah/femaleZaina“Beauty, adornment, or one who is beautiful/adorned.”/ZAY-na/femaleZakia“Pure, virtuous, innocent, or intelligent.”/zah-KEE-yah/femaleZeinab“Zaynab, a cherished name associated with respected women in early Islam”/ZAY-nab/femaleZohra“Radiant, bright, flower-like; also a traditional Arabic name for Venus.”/ZOH-ra/femaleZoubida“The choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman.”/zoo-BEE-da/femaleZubaida“The choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman.”/zoo-BAY-da/femaleZuleikha“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-LAY-khah/female