Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Dinka names, from South Sudan, often reflect the pastoralist lifestyle, spiritual beliefs, or life circumstances of the Dinka people. Names like Deng (rain) and Abuk (mother of fertility) carry meanings tied to nature and community. These names preserve the identity and traditions of the Dinka culture.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adut | Adut means "firstborn" in Dinka, a South Sudanese ethnic group. | Amharic, Dinka, Ethiopian | Girl | |
| Agot | Agot, a Dinka name, means "precious" and signifies cultural heritage. | Dinka | Girl | |
| Deng | Deng means "to ascend" in Chinese; associated with leadership. | Chinese, Dinka, Tibetan | Unisex | |
| Dink | Dink: playful term, possibly derived from "dinky," meaning small or cute. | Dinka | Unisex | |
| Garang | Garang: Dinka name meaning "warrior," symbolizing strength and bravery. | Dinka | Boy | |
| Kiden | Kiden: Dinka name meaning "female child," celebrating girls' births. | Dinka | Unisex | |
| Lotara | Lotara: Unique name meaning "one who loves to dance" in Dinka. | Dinka | Girl | |
| Madut | Madut means "born during the rainy season" in Dinka language. | Dinka, Ethiopian | Male | |
| Mangar | Mangar: Dinka name meaning "leader," popular unisex choice in America. | Dinka | Unisex | |
| Manute | Manute: Dinka name meaning "special," popularized by NBA player Bol. | Dinka | Boy | |
| Monyyak | Monyyak: Dinka name meaning "strong and brave," predominantly male usage. | Dinka | Boy | |
| Nyal | Nyal, an African name meaning "rain," symbolizes life and fertility. | Dinka | Unisex | |
| Nyen | Nyen: Unisex African name meaning "gift" or "blessing" in Dinka. | Dinka | Unisex | |
| Taitah | Taitah: Unisex name from Dinka tribe, meaning "tree," symbolizes strength. | Dinka | Unisex |
