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West African boy names, suggestions please

19 replies

Cocobabee · 28/07/2019 21:18

Hi all, so we are expecting our baby boy in December and just feel stuck for names really.. Looking for Gambian Mandinka names.
We have so far on the List:
Yakub
Jamal (i like but husband not keen)
..
That's it really, Confused anyone have some suggestions please?
Thank you Smile

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Tillygetsit · 28/07/2019 23:26

My ds has a friend called Yoro ( Sorry not sure if 1 r or 2. I've not seen it written down) His parents are from Gambia. I think it's really cool.

anitagreen · 28/07/2019 23:46

I like the name Rudicco Rudy for short

Cocobabee · 29/07/2019 14:29

Thank you both, yes Yorro I do quite like that.. Rudicco im not sure..
Thanks for your suggestions Smile

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Cocobabee · 29/07/2019 18:20

I have a few more for the list.. Let me know what you think please Smile
Karim
Yousef
Karamo
Kalifa
Mohammad

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CampfireZen · 29/07/2019 18:46

Karim is really nice!
'Generous and noble' = both very positive qualities.

DeRigueurMortis · 29/07/2019 18:49

Love Karamo

Never heard of that name before but it really stood out for me.

Sounds beautiful when you speak it.

Cocobabee · 29/07/2019 19:57

Thank you Smile at the moment Karim and Karamo are my favourites.. I know of a few Karim's but no Karamo's, quite usual which i like.. Ah decisions decisions Confused Grin

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Polkadotdelight · 29/07/2019 19:58

I knew a Juma in Gambia. I still love the name.

Allthebubbles · 29/07/2019 20:00

Karamo is one of the guys currently on Queer Eye for the Straight guy. He's a gorgeous guy and makes me like the name!

Jenniferturkington · 29/07/2019 20:01

I taught a Karim and he ended up with the nickname ‘ice’ (ice-Kareem). He was awesome 😎

NationMcKinley · 29/07/2019 20:09

Karamo is lovely

Chocolatedaim · 29/07/2019 20:17

I know of a beautiful little boy called Oluremi, the family call him Remi

ReggaetonLente · 29/07/2019 20:17

I love Karamo, also know a Ghanain Mavel

DropOfffArtiste · 29/07/2019 20:32

Lamin, Suleiman, Assane.

DropOfffArtiste · 29/07/2019 20:34

Some good ideas here

pecesofadream.blogspot.com/2008/09/gambia-local-names-ane-their-meaning.html?m=1

I like Ebrima

EssentialHummus · 29/07/2019 20:36

Love Karamo!

Livpool · 29/07/2019 21:00

I really like Karin

Livpool · 29/07/2019 21:00

Karim obviously 🤦🏼‍♀️

Cocobabee · 31/07/2019 19:37

Thank you everyone, we have now narrowed down to just Karamo and Karim..

Got a few months left to decide, so hopefully I can make my mind up by then Smile

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