100+ Most Popular Gambian Names for Girls

Emma Wells December 15, 2024 65 0

Choosing a name for your baby girl is a meaningful decision. In The Gambia, names reflect rich traditions and values. Explore 100+ popular Gambian names for girls here!

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100+ Most Popular Gambian Names for Girls

No.	Name	Meaning
1	Fatou	Short for Fatoumata, meaning “captivating” or derived from Fatimah (Prophet Muhammad’s daughter)
2	Isatou	Variant of Aissatou, meaning “pure” or “chaste”
3	Mariama	Mary, revered in Islam and Christianity
4	Awa	Eve, the first woman in Abrahamic traditions
5	Hawa	Another form of Eve
6	Sainabou	Derived from Zainab, meaning “fragrant flower”
7	Aminata	Trustworthy or faithful
8	Bintou	Daughter
9	Jarra	Noble or princess
10	Sunkaru	Leader or guide
11	Ramou	Derived from Ramatoulaye, meaning “graceful”
12	Haddy	Cheerful or joyful
13	Adama	Derived from Adam, meaning “made from the earth”
14	Ida	Industrious or hardworking
15	Ramatoulaye	Graceful or blessed
16	Yama	Twin or blessed
17	Fanta	Adored or loved
18	Ya Mariam	Title of respect combined with Mariam
19	Fatu	Short form of Fatoumata, meaning “captivating”
20	Nyima	Gift or blessing
21	Tida	Cheerful or gracious
22	Khaddy	Derived from Khadija, meaning “early child”
23	Fatimah	Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, meaning “captivating”
24	Sira	Noble or leader
25	Maimuna	Safe or secure
26	Aji	Title of respect
27	Binta	Daughter
28	Satou	Noble or serene
29	Aji Mariam	Respectful Mariam
30	Nafisa	Precious or valuable
31	Sofie	Wisdom or knowledge
32	Jainaba	Generous or noble
33	Halimatou	Gentle or kind
34	Kaddy	Derived from Khadija
35	Neneh	Elder or noble
36	Seynabou	Derived from Zainab, meaning “fragrant flower”
37	Aissatou	Pure or chaste
38	Musukuta	Strong or brave
39	Fatim	Short form of Fatimah
40	Balou	Protector or guardian
41	Tida Jallow	Cheerful with the last name Jallow
42	Aissatou Jeng	Pure with the last name Jeng
43	Aji Sanyang	Respected elder with the last name Sanyang
44	Ndey	Mother or respected elder
45	Yassin	Believer or pious
46	Lulu	Pearl or precious
47	Ya Fatou	Respectful title combined with Fatou
48	Laminatu	Faithful or patient
49	Mama	Mother
50	Hawa Touray	Eve with the last name Touray
51	Aji Fatou	Respected elder combined with Fatou
52	Nyimasata	Gifted and noble
53	Jankeh	Caring or kind
54	Aminatou	Trustworthy or faithful
55	Fatumata	Derived from Fatimah, meaning “captivating”
56	Ya Awa	Respectful title combined with Awa
57	Sarata	Princess or noble
58	Fally	Noble or cheerful
59	Teneh	Gentle or kind
60	Dado	Warmhearted or kind
61	Raki	Gentle or peaceful
62	Mariatou	Derived from Mariama, meaning Mary
63	Nabou	Precious or honorable
64	Sainatou	Pure or sacred
65	Ya Binta	Respectful title combined with Binta
66	Khadija	Early child or trustworthy
67	Fatoumatta	Another form of Fatimah, meaning “captivating”
68	Musu	Graceful or cheerful
69	Mari	Another form of Mary, meaning “beloved”
70	Ya Ramatoulaye	Respectful title combined with Ramatoulaye
71	Jarai	Noble or kind
72	Momodoulaminatu	A combination of names meaning “faithful”
73	Naffie	Precious or cheerful
74	Tutu	Gentle or delicate
75	Lala	Noble or cheerful
76	Ya Fanta	Respectful title combined with Fanta
77	Ndatou	Generous or kind
78	Khady	Derived from Khadija
79	Mabinty	Beautiful or precious
80	Bessan	Noble or strong
81	Sainabou Camara	Noble with the last name Camara
82	Ya Khaddy	Respectful title combined with Khaddy
83	Demba	Noble or cheerful
84	Haddy Jobe	Cheerful with the last name Jobe
85	Aji Jarra	Respected elder combined with Jarra
86	Musukuta Bah	Strong or brave with the last name Bah
87	Jainabou	Generous and noble
88	Fats	Cheerful or noble
89	Safiatou	Pure and gentle
90	Ya Aminata	Respectful title combined with Aminata
91	Nima	Blessing or gift
92	Ya Sofie	Respectful title combined with Sofie
93	Kaddy Camara	Derived from Khadija with the last name Camara
94	Sira Jatta	Noble with the last name Jatta
95	Aji Lamin	Respected elder combined with Lamin
96	Haddy Faal	Cheerful with the last name Faal
97	Nyakou	Unique or noble
98	Sunkary	Leader or guide
99	Ramatoulie	Graceful or noble
100	Halima	Gentle or patient

In conclusion,

Selecting the perfect name for your baby girl is a beautiful way to celebrate her identity and heritage. Gambian names for girls, rich in culture and meaning, offer timeless inspiration. We hope this list has helped you discover a name that reflects your love, values, and hopes for your little one’s future.

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.