Wolof girl names.
215 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Absagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AB-sah/Abygirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AH-bee/Adamaboy or girl“A West African form of Adam, associated with “human being” or “humanity.””/ah-DAH-mah/Adilagirl“A fair-minded and just woman”/ah-DEE-lah/Adjagirl“A respected woman who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca”/AH-jah/Aichagirl“Full of life and vitality”/EYE-sha/Aidagirl“Returning; a visitor or one who comes back.”/EYE-da/Aissatougirl“Living and full of life; the name of a revered early Muslim woman”/eye-sah-TOO/Ajjumaboy or girl“Born on a Friday”/aj-JOO-ma/Alimagirl“Knowledgeable, learned”/ah-LEE-ma/Alimatougirl“A wise and knowledgeable woman”/ah-lee-mah-TOO/Allarbaboy or girl“Born on a Wednesday”/al-LAR-ba/Altineboy or girl“Born on a Monday”/al-TEEN/Alxamisboy or girl“Born on a Thursday”/al-kha-MEES/Amalgirl“Hope for a bright and beautiful future”/ah-MAHL/Aminagirl“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”/ah-MEE-nah/Aminatagirl“Faithful and trustworthy”/ah-mee-NAH-tah/Antagirl“A tender, gracious woman”/AN-tah/Aramegirl“A beloved and respected woman”/ah-RAHM/Asiyagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-SEE-yah/Asmagirl“Arabic feminine name commonly interpreted as “loftier,” “more exalted,” or “sublime.””/AHS-mah/Astougirl“A gracious and pure woman”/as-TOO/Awagirl“Life and vitality”/AH-wah/Awogirl“A Wolof female name/term associated with a first or senior wife in a polygynous household.”/AH-woh/Azizagirl“Precious, cherished, and beloved”/ah-ZEE-zah/Badiagirl“Arabic feminine name meaning distinctive, unprecedented, wonderful, or unique.”/BAH-dee-ya/Bahiyagirl“Radiant, beautiful, and full of inner light”/ba-HEE-ya/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/Basmagirl“A radiant smile and a source of happiness”/BAS-mah/Batorgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-TOR/Bernadettegirl“French feminine form of Bernard, ultimately meaning “brave bear” or “strong as a bear.””/ber-nah-DET/Biguegirl“A cherished girl whose arrival was eagerly awaited”/bee-GAY/Bilqisgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BIL-kiss/Binetagirl“A blessed and virtuous woman”/bee-NEH-tah/Bintagirl“Daughter; from Arabic bint.”/BIN-ta/Bintougirl“Daughter; a West African/Senegalese form derived from Arabic bint.”/bin-TOO/Bouchragirl“The glad news and happiness brought by a long-awaited child.”/BOOSH-rah/Bourygirl“A Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available.”/BOO-ree/Codougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/koh-DOO/Coumbagirl“A classic traditional woman’s name, often paired with Samba”/KOOM-bah/Dabagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DA-ba/Dadogirl“A Senegalese feminine name, often used affectionately; no secure literal etymology is established.”/DAH-doh/Diaratougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/jah-rah-TOO/Dibeerboy or girl“Sunday; used as a day-of-birth name.”/dee-BAYR/Dieynabagirl“A woman of faith and devotion”/JAY-nah-bah/Diongomagirl“Wolof jongoma/diongoma: a young woman or maiden, often with the connotation of a beautiful young woman.”/jon-GOH-mah/Diorgirl“A traditional name from older Wolof-speaking families, now less often given”/JYOR/Doudouboy or girl“Beloved, dear, or sweetheart; an affectionate name or pet name used for either sex.”/DOO-doo/Dounyagirl“The world; earthly life.”/DOON-yah/Fadilagirl“A virtuous and admirable woman”/fa-DEE-la/Fadimagirl“A Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah, traditionally understood as “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fa-DEE-ma/Fadimatougirl“A West African/Senegalese form of Fatima/Fāṭimah: “one who weans” or “one who abstains.””/fa-dee-ma-TOO/Faizagirl“A successful woman who achieves great things”/FAI-za/Famagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FA-ma/Fantagirl“A joyful and prosperous woman”/FAHN-tah/Farahgirl“Joy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home.”/FAH-rah/Fatihagirl““The Opening,” the title of the first chapter of the Quran.”/FAH-tee-ha/Fatimagirl“One who weans; traditionally also interpreted as one who abstains.”/FAH-tee-mah/Fatougirl“A cherished form of Fatimah, the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”/fah-TOO/Fatoumatagirl“A form of Fatimah, honoring the revered daughter of the Prophet Muhammad”/fah-too-MAH-tah/Fawziagirl“A girl destined for success and victory”/FAW-zee-ah/Filygirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FEE-lee/Firdaousgirl“Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise.”/feer-DA-oos/Firdawsgirl“Paradise; the highest garden of Paradise.”/FEER-dows/Gaawuboy or girl“Born on a Saturday”/GAA-woo/Habibagirl“Beloved; dearly loved.”/ha-BEE-ba/Habibatagirl“Beloved; dearly loved.”/ha-bee-BA-ta/Habygirl“A common Senegalese feminine short form of Habiba/Habibata; “beloved.””/HAH-bee/Hadiatougirl“Gift; present.”/hah-dee-ah-TOO/Hadiyagirl“Gift; present. A differently vocalized Arabic form can also mean “female guide.””/hah-DEE-yah/Hafsagirl“Young lioness; little lioness.”/HAF-sah/Hajargirl“Arabic form of Hagar; also the Arabic word for “stone.””/HAH-jar/Hakimagirl“A wise and discerning woman”/hah-KEE-mah/Halimagirl“A gentle and patient woman”/hah-LEE-mah/Hanangirl“Tenderness, affection, and compassion”/hah-NAHN/Hanifagirl“Steadfast, sincere, and devoted to what is right”/hah-NEE-fah/Hawagirl“Eve, the first woman and mother of humanity”/HAH-wah/Hindougirl“A Francophone West African form of Arabic Hind, traditionally “one hundred camels.””/hin-DOO/Ibtisamgirl“A warm, joyful smile”/ib-tee-SAHM/Ikhlasgirl“Sincerity and devotion in faith, with a pure and wholehearted spirit”/ikh-LAHS/Ikramgirl“Honor, generosity, hospitality”/ik-RAHM/Ilhamgirl“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”/IL-ham/Imanegirl“Faith—a steady foundation for a hopeful life”/ee-MAHN/Inayagirl“Care, protection, and loving concern”/ih-NAH-yah/Isragirl“Night journey, especially the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey.”/ISS-rah/Jalilagirl“Noble, glorious, and deeply honored”/ja-LEE-la/Jamilagirl“Beautiful in appearance, spirit, and character”/jah-MEE-lah/Jumanagirl“A precious little pearl, treasured by the family”/joo-MAH-na/Juwairiyagirl“A cherished name linked with a respected woman of early Islam”/joo-WAI-ri-ya/Karimagirl“A generous and noble woman”/kah-REE-mah/Kawthargirl“The abundance and goodness of life”/KOW-thar/Kersaboy or girl“A gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.”/KER-sa/Khadijagirl“Khadijah, the respected first wife of the Prophet Muhammad”/khah-DEE-jah/Khadragirl“Arabic feminine name meaning “green,” “verdant,” or “the green one.””/KHAHD-rah/Khadygirl“A virtuous and respected woman”/KHAH-dee/Khairagirl“A woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing”/KHAIR-ah/Kinegirl“A warm, old-fashioned name still remembered among Wolof grandmothers”/KEEN/Korkagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOR-kah/Kumbagirl“A girl born as one of a set of twins”/KOOM-bah/Lailagirl“Night; poetic and serene as the night”/LAY-la/Lallagirl“A female name and Arabic/Maghrebi honorific meaning “lady” or “madam.””/LAH-la/Lamiagirl“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/Lingeergirl“A regal name for a girl, associated with queenship, grace, and high standing.”/leen-GEER/Louisegirl“French feminine form of Louis, ultimately meaning “famous warrior.””/loo-EEZ/Lubnagirl“Arabic female name meaning the storax tree (a fragrant tree); it may also evoke its resin or fragrance.”/LOOB-nah/Maimounagirl“Blessed, fortunate, and surrounded by goodness”/my-MOO-nah/Malakgirl“Angel.”/MAH-lak/Malikagirl“Queen; female ruler.”/mah-LEE-kah/Mameboy or girl“A beloved elder or grandparent, and by extension a name that honors family memory and ancestors.”/MAHM/Maramgirl“Wish, desire, aim, or aspiration.”/MA-ram/Maremegirl“A classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignified”/mah-REM/Mariamagirl“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”/mah-ree-AH-mah/Marietougirl“A Senegalese feminine form or diminutive based on Marie/Mariam; it has no separately established literal meaning.”/mah-ree-eh-TOO/Marwagirl“A sacred hill in Mecca; also “flint stone” in Arabic.”/MAR-wah/Maryamgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MAR-yam/Mbarkagirl“Blessed, carrying blessing and good fortune”/m-BAHR-kah/Mbathiogirl“A traditional Wolof feminine name; its older etymology is not securely documented”/mba-TEE-oh/Mbayanggirl“A woman whose presence brings joy and honor”/m-BAH-yahng/Mbissinegirl“A documented Senegalese feminine name; no securely established literal meaning is available.”/mbee-SEEN/Meryemgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/MEH-ryem/Mounagirl“Wishes, hopes, or desires.”/MOO-nah/Muniragirl“Radiant and full of light”/moo-NEE-rah/Nabougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/NAH-boo/Nadagirl“Dew, and the refreshing generosity it represents”/NAH-dah/Nadiragirl“Rare, precious, and wonderfully exceptional”/na-DEE-ra/Nafigirl“A precious and worthy woman”/NAH-fee/Nafissatougirl“Precious, cherished, and exquisite”/nah-fee-sah-TOO/Naimagirl“Peaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-being”/N-EYE-mah/Najahgirl“Success, achievement, and the fulfillment of hopes”/NAH-jah/Najatgirl“Safety, deliverance, and freedom from harm”/na-JAAT/Nasragirl“A girl whose life brings help and victory”/NAHS-rah/Nassimagirl“Breeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nah-SEE-mah/Nassiragirl“Female helper, supporter, or defender; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nas-SEE-ra/Nawalgirl“Gift, bestowal, or benefit; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/nah-WAHL/Ndackgirl“Traditional Senegalese/Wolof feminine personal name; a reliable literal translation is not established.”/NDAHK/Ndategirl“A rare historical Wolof name remembered through notable women of Senegal”/NDAH-teh/Ndate Yallagirl“A historic royal name honoring one of the most renowned queens of Waalo.”/NDA-teh YAL-la/Ndellagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-DEL-lah/Ndeyegirl“A traditional first-born daughter’s name, warmly associated with the beginning of a family’s next generation.”/n-JAY/Ndiarégirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-jah-REH/Ndiatougirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JAH-too/Ndieumbeutgirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-jum-BUHT/Ndiorogirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JOH-roh/Ndioumagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-JOO-mah/Nenegirl“A gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tenderness”/NEH-neh/Ngonegirl“A traditional second-born daughter’s name, celebrating her place in the growing family.”/ngoh-NAY/Nguenargirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nguh-NAR/Nogaaygirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/noh-GAI/Nouragirl“Light, illumination, radiance; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”/NOO-ra/Oumougirl“A Senegalese form associated with Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman”/OO-moo/Pendagirl“A traditional third-born daughter’s name, honoring her place among the family’s children and descendants.”/PEN-dah/Rabygirl“Usually a Senegalese short form related to Rabia/Rabiatou, from Arabic Rabiʿa, “fourth” (feminine).”/rah-BEE/Rafetougirl“Beautiful and lovely”/rah-feh-TOO/Rafiatougirl“From Arabic Rafiʿa/Rāfiʿatu, meaning “elevated,” “exalted,” or “high-ranking.””/ra-fee-a-TOO/Rahmagirl“Mercy and compassion from God”/RAH-mah/Rahmatougirl“From Arabic rahma, meaning “mercy” or “compassion.””/rah-ma-TOO/Rajagirl“Hope and the expectation of good things to come”/RAH-jah/Ramagirl“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/Ramatoulayegirl“Mercy, compassion, and divine kindness”/rah-mah-too-LIE/Raniagirl“Arabic Rāniya, “one who gazes intently” or “contemplative.””/RAH-nee-ah/Rashidagirl“A wise woman who chooses the right path”/rah-SHEE-dah/Rokhayagirl“A woman of dignity and spiritual beauty”/roh-KHAH-yah/Rokiagirl“Arabic-origin form of Ruqayya; commonly explained as “rising” or “ascending.””/ROH-kee-ya/Roukayagirl“Variant of Ruqayya, generally explained as “rising” or “ascending.””/roo-KAI-yah/Sabiragirl“A patient and steadfast woman”/sah-BEE-rah/Safietougirl“Pure and sincere; the name of a respected wife of the Prophet”/sah-fee-eh-TOO/Safiyagirl“Arabic Ṣafiyya: “pure,” “chosen,” or “sincere/intimate friend.””/sah-FEE-yah/Saidagirl“A happy and fortunate girl whose presence brings delight.”/sah-EE-dah/Sakinagirl“A calm and peaceful presence”/sah-KEE-nah/Salihagirl“A good-hearted and upright woman”/sah-LEE-hah/Salimagirl“A peaceful and secure woman”/sah-LEE-mah/Salimatagirl“Peaceful, safe, and whole”/sah-lee-MAH-tah/Salmagirl“Arabic Salmā: “safe,” “sound,” or “unharmed”; by association, peaceful.”/SAL-mah/Salygirl“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/Samiagirl“Elevated, noble, and admirable”/SAH-mee-ah/Samiragirl“A warm and delightful companion”/sah-MEE-rah/Saragirl“A widely used Arabic/Hebrew female name meaning “princess” or “lady.””/SAH-rah/Serigneboy or girl“A religious guide, teacher, or respected elder”/seh-REENY/Seynabougirl“A woman of faith and goodness”/say-nah-BOO/Shamsboy or girl“Arabic Shams: “sun.””/shahms/Sigagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEE-gah/Siragirl“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/Sodagirl“A Senegalese female name, often treated as a local form related to Arabic Saada/Sa‘ada, “happiness” or “good fortune.””/SOH-dah/Sokhnagirl“Lady or noble woman, often used as a respectful religious name”/SOKH-nah/Sophiegirl“Greek-derived via French, meaning “wisdom.” It is used in Senegal but is not a Wolof-origin name.”/SO-fee/Souadgirl“Happiness, joy, and good fortune”/soo-AHD/Soukeynagirl“A Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace.”/soo-KAY-nah/Sumayagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-MY-ah/Tabaragirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TA-ba-ra/Tackogirl“A traditional Senegalese, especially Wolof, female given name; no standard literal translation is securely established.”/TAH-koh/Talaataboy or girl“Born on a Tuesday”/ta-LAA-ta/Tasnimgirl“A heavenly spring and a source of spiritual refreshment”/tas-NEEM/Teninggirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/teh-NEENG/Thiorogirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TYOH-roh/Wardagirl“A fragrant rose and a symbol of beauty”/WAR-dah/Wassilagirl“Arabic wāṣila: “connection,” “means of approach,” or “one who joins/connects.””/wa-SEE-la/Wiamgirl“Harmony, affection, and peaceful companionship”/wee-AHM/Yacineboy or girl“A Qur'anic name expressing closeness to the sacred scripture”/yah-SEEN/Yamagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YA-ma/Yandegirl““Beloved” or “loved one.””/YAN-deh/Yasminagirl“A girl with the grace and fragrance of jasmine”/yahs-MEE-nah/Yasminegirl“Jasmine flower”/yas-MEEN/Yayegirl“A loving motherly presence”/YAH-yeh/Yeurmandegirl“Wolof yërmande: “mercy,” “compassion,” or “pity.””/yer-MAHN-deh/Yusragirl“Ease, facility, comfort, or prosperity.”/YOOS-rah/Zahiragirl“Bright, radiant, or shining; depending on the Arabic spelling, also “manifest/evident.””/za-HEE-ra/Zahragirl“Radiant, shining, and flower-like in beauty”/ZAH-rah/Zainagirl“Beauty, adornment, or one who is beautiful/adorned.”/ZAY-na/Zakiagirl“Pure, virtuous, innocent, or intelligent.”/zah-KEE-yah/Zeinabgirl“Zaynab, a cherished name associated with respected women in early Islam”/ZAY-nab/Zohragirl“Radiant, bright, flower-like; also a traditional Arabic name for Venus.”/ZOH-ra/Zoubidagirl“The choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman.”/zoo-BEE-da/Zubaidagirl“The choicest, finest, or best part; figuratively, an exceptional woman.”/zoo-BAY-da/Zuleikhagirl“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-LAY-khah/