90+ Most Popular Gambian Names for Boys

Emma Wells December 15, 2024 42 0

Choosing a name for your baby boy is a meaningful journey, especially in The Gambia, where names reflect rich cultural and religious traditions. This article highlights 90+ of the most popular Gambian names for boys, along with their meanings, to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

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90+ Most Popular Gambian Names for Boys

No.	Name	Meaning
1	Abdoulie	Servant of the Most High (variation of Abdoulaye)
2	Amadou	Praiseworthy (variation of Ahmad)
3	Bakary	Noble or esteemed
4	Baboucarr	Father of a young camel
5	Ebrima	Exalted father (variation of Ibrahim)
6	Lamin	Faithful or soft-hearted
7	Momodou	Praiseworthy (variation of Muhammad)
8	Musa	Moses, a prophet in Islam
9	Alieu	Exalted or high (variation of Ali)
10	Omar	Flourishing or long-lived
11	Ousman	Trustworthy (variation of Uthman)
12	Saikou	Leader or chief
13	Dawda	David, beloved
14	Cherno	Leader or scholar
15	Alhaji	Title given to someone who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage
16	Ismaila	God will hear (variation of Ishmael)
17	Malick	King or master
18	Sulayman	Solomon, a prophet in Islam
19	Mustapha	Chosen or selected (one of the names of Prophet Muhammad)
20	Tijan	Crown or honor
21	Adama	Earth or first man (variation of Adam)
22	Karamo	Religious leader or elder
23	Samba	Brave or warrior
24	Yankuba	Jacob, supplanter
25	Abdoul	Servant of (a prefix for names like Abdoul Rahman)
26	Sainey	Leader or chief
27	Kebba	Noble
28	Buba	Father
29	Pa	Father or respected elder
30	Sidi	Lord or master
31	Ismaila	God will hear
32	Seyfo	Chief
33	Foday	Learned or religious leader
34	Haruna	Aaron, a prophet in Islam
35	Sanna	Radiance
36	Sheriff	Noble or leader
37	Essa	Jesus (in Islamic tradition)
38	Modou	Praiseworthy (variation of Muhammad)
39	Farba	Scholar
40	Habib	Beloved
41	Janko	Strong or steadfast
42	Abdoulrahman	Servant of the Merciful
43	Muhammed	Praiseworthy
44	Yusupha	Joseph, God will add
45	Alagi	Leader or exalted
46	Saibo	Companion
47	Balla	Warrior
48	Ibrahim	Exalted father (variation of Abraham)
49	Musa Bah	Moses with the last name Bah
50	Omaru	Flourishing or long-lived (variation of Omar)
51	Suleiman	Solomon, a prophet in Islam
52	Alpha	First or leader
53	Muhammed Lamin	Praiseworthy and soft-hearted
54	Alagie	Leader or respected
55	Demba	Strong or brave
56	Lamin Bayo	Faithful with the last name Bayo
57	Ebrima Sillah	Exalted father with the last name Sillah
58	Malik	King or ruler
59	Mbye	Respected or honorable
60	Kebba Touray	Noble with the last name Touray
61	Malang	Guardian or protector
62	Karamo Taal	Religious leader or elder with the last name Taal
63	Pa Modou	Respected elder and praiseworthy
64	Sheriff Dibba	Noble leader with the last name Dibba
65	Muctarr	Chosen or selected
66	Saidi	Fortunate or happy
67	Habibu	Beloved or dear
68	Abdou	Servant of
69	Njogu	Leader or warrior
70	Dodou	Bright or cheerful
71	Alieu Badjie	Exalted with the last name Badjie
72	Mamadi	Praiseworthy
73	Mansour	Victorious or one who is helped
74	Amat	Servant of
75	Saja	King or leader
76	Sidat	Lord or noble
77	Omar Jallow	Flourishing or long-lived with the last name Jallow
78	Dembo	Strong or brave
79	Yankuba Sallah	Jacob, supplanter with the last name Sallah
80	Alpha Omar	First or leader combined with flourishing
81	Lamin Jammeh	Faithful with the last name Jammeh
82	Ansu	Friendly or approachable
83	Musa Camara	Moses with the last name Camara
84	Samba Jatta	Brave or warrior with the last name Jatta
85	Sulayman Badjie	Solomon with the last name Badjie
86	Farimang	Honored or noble
87	Omar Njie	Flourishing with the last name Njie
88	Abdoul Faal	Servant of the Most High with the last name Faal
89	Bubacarr	Father of a young camel
90	Seedy	Respected elder or noble
91	Tafsir	Exegesis or interpretation (typically referring to the Quran)
92	Ismail Bah	God will hear with the last name Bah
93	Nyang	Courageous or persistent
94	Sanusi	Bright or radiant
95	Muhammed Bah	Praiseworthy with the last name Bah
96	Salieu	Peaceful or gentle

In conclusion,

Choosing a name is one of the first and most special gifts you can give your child. Gambian names for boys, with their deep cultural, religious, and familial meanings, offer a beautiful way to honor tradition and heritage. We hope this list has inspired you and helped you discover the perfect name for your little one—a name that will carry meaning and pride for years to come.

Emma Wells

Hello! I’m Emma Wells, born in 1989, and currently immersed in the field of psychological counseling for children. Beyond my role as a counselor, I’ve also delved into the realm of content creation, specializing in crafting meaningful names for little ones. I firmly believe that each name is a profound gift, a companion that accompanies a child from the moment they step into this world through every milestone in their life’s journey.

My passion for psychological counseling stems from a deep understanding of the crucial formative years and the impact they have on an individual’s well-being. As a creative name curator, I find joy in weaving stories and emotions into each name, aiming to provide parents with not just a label but a source of inspiration and positivity for their child’s entire life.

With a commitment to fostering emotional well-being and creating a sense of identity from the very start, I embark on this journey as both a counselor and a creative force, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.