Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Sierra Leonean names reflect the country’s linguistic diversity, cultural traditions, and ancestral pride. Names like Foday (leader) and Aminata (trustworthy) often carry spiritual and familial meanings. These names honor Sierra Leone’s rich cultural history and identity.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adisatu | Adisatu: Sierra Leonean name meaning "princess," symbolizing strength and grace. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Alimamy | Alimamy: Sierra Leonean name meaning "chief," associated with respected leadership. | Sierra Leonean | Boy | |
| Bayoh | Bayoh: Sierra Leonean name symbolizing strength, resilience, and heritage. | Sierra Leonean | Boy | |
| Fayia | Fayia: Unique Sierra Leonean name symbolizing strength, beauty, and resilience. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Foday | Foday is a West African name meaning "brave" or "courageous." | African, Sierra Leonean | Boy | |
| Hawanatu | Hawanatu: Sierra Leonean name meaning "firstborn daughter," culturally significant choice. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Isatta | Isatta: Sierra Leonean name meaning "happiness," cherished for its positivity. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Kadijatu | Kadijatu: Sierra Leonean name meaning "born on Sunday," female. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Kadiyatu | Kadiyatu: Unique Sierra Leonean name with cultural significance for females. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Limba | Limba: African name symbolizing strength, power, and cultural heritage. | Sierra Leonean | Unisex | |
| Mamieh | Mamieh: Sierra Leonean name meaning "beloved," popular for baby girls. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Mende | Mende: Sierra Leonean unisex name meaning "loved one" or "beloved." | Sierra Leonean | Unisex | |
| Saffie | Saffie: a rising, melodious name symbolizing purity and innocence. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Salimatu | Salimatu: Sierra Leonean name meaning "peaceful," associated with females. | Sierra Leonean | Girl | |
| Sawyerr | Sawyerr: Unisex name meaning "descendant of the blacksmith" from Sierra Leone. | Sierra Leonean | Unisex |
