Female and male first names : Senegal.
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ALIOU
MaleWest African name of Arabic origin, meaning "elevated" or "high". It consists of "Ali", referencing a significant figure in Islamic history, and "u", a diminutive suffix.
ASSAN
MaleAfrican name of Senegalese origin, derived from the Arabic 'Asad' meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and leadership.
CONDREDGE
MaleDistinctive African name of Mandinka origin meaning "traveler" or "wanderer".
DADEN
MaleDistinctive African name, popular in Senegal, meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm', reflecting inner tranquility and resilience.
DAKARION
MaleUnique name of African origin derived from the Senegalese city Dakar, meaning 'a peaceful journey'.
DEJAHNE
FemaleAfrican-derived name, likely originating from the Wolof people of Senegal, though its exact meaning remains uncertain.
DELAILI
FemaleUnisex name of African origin, specifically from the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal, meaning 'the one who waits' and symbolizing patience and perseverance.
DEMBA
MaleMale name of West African origin, specifically from Senegal. Derived from the Wolof language, it means "peaceful" or "calm," reflecting harmony and tranquility. This name has become synonymous with strength and wisdom in Wolof communities and is now recognized internationally.
DIOP
MaleWest African surname, prominent in Senegal, derived from the Serer people's ethnic name meaning "peaceful." It was likely given to individuals exhibiting peaceful traits during ancient kingdoms. Today, it signifies peace and harmony, carrying cultural significance worldwide.
DIORE
FemaleDioré is a rare yet captivating given name of African origin, derived from the Wolof people of Senegal in West Africa. It bears the profound meaning "to have faith" or "to believe".
ELHADJI
MaleArabic male given name meaning 'servant of the honored one', derived from words referring to someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.
GOREE
MaleAfrican-origin name from Senegal, derived from the historic Goree Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its role in the Atlantic slave trade.
HABIBATOU
FemaleHabibatuo is a beautiful West African name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved'.
HADIATOU
FemaleFemale name of Wolof origin meaning "strong leader" or "powerful guide".
JAHIER
MaleJahier, of African origin from Senegal's Wolof ethnic group, means 'patient' or 'enduring', reflecting qualities valued in Wolof culture.
JAILANEE
FemaleAfrican-derived female name popularized in Senegal, with a possible Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful like the moon'.
JAMARR
MaleMale given name of West African origin, derived from the Mandinka ethnic group's language, meaning 'born during severe drought', symbolizing resilience and strength.
JAMYL
MaleUnique name of West African origin, meaning "beautiful" or "lovely".
JOAL
FemaleThe name Joal originates from West Africa's Mandinka tribe, meaning 'God is peace'.
KADIJATU
FemaleBeautiful Senegalese name of Wolof origin meaning "she who has been praised.
KALIFA
FemaleDistinctive West African name, originally Arabic, meaning "wise" or "intelligent", popularized by scholar Al-Kalifa in the 10th century Baghdad.
KARTEL
MaleAfrican-origin male name derived from 'karteel', meaning 'gang' or 'group' in languages like Wolof, symbolizing unity and strength.
KAYESHA
FemaleIntriguing African name from Senegal, derived from the Arabic "Kaysha" meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'.
KHADY
FemaleUnique West African name of Senegambian origin, meaning 'power of the world' in Wolof.
KHARY
FemaleUnique African name from Senegal meaning "noble" or "strength".
MAIMOUNA
FemaleUnique West African name of Wolof origin, meaning "the desired one" or "aspired to," reflecting hope and divine favor, with cultural significance as a name traditionally given after fervent prayers for a child.
MALICKA
FemaleAfrican-derived female name meaning 'king' or 'ruler', popularized by Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour, who named his daughter Malika in the 1980s.
MALIEK
MaleWest African origin specifically from Senegal, is a variant spelling of Arabic name Malik meaning 'king' or 'ruler', symbolizing power and authority.
MAME
FemaleAfrican-origin name, primarily from Senegal, meaning "mother" in Wolof, reflecting maternal warmth and family values.
MODOU
MaleMale given name of African origin, meaning 'he who praises him' in Wolof, and traditionally given to boys born on Wednesday.
NAFISSATOU
FemaleWest African name of Wolof origin, meaning 'Our little prosperous one' and evoking prosperity, familial love, and endearment.
NDEY
FemaleUnique African name of Wolof origin, meaning "my joy" or "my happiness". Traditionally given to girls born on Tuesdays, it now transcends birthdays and can be used for either gender.
NOGAYE
FemaleNogaye: Originating from West Africa among the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal, this unique female name translates to "beauty" in the Wolof language.
OUMY
FemaleSenegalese Wolof name meaning "my beloved," often given in remembrance of lost loved ones or reflecting motherhood's importance.
PAPE
MaleWest African origin, means 'papaya' or 'sacrifice' in Wolof culture.
QUADREE
MaleAfrican-origin name from Senegal, derived from the Arabic 'Qadri', signifying 'power' or 'capability'.
RAMATOULAYE
FemaleAfrican female given name from Senegal, meaning "High God" in Arabic.
ROKHAYA
FemaleWest African female name meaning 'peaceful' or 'bringer of peace'.
ROUGUI
FemaleUnique Wolof name from West Africa, meaning 'the one who brings together'.
SADIO
FemaleTraditional West African name of Wolof ethnicity from Senegal, meaning 'hope'.