GARIFUNA NAMES
The following is a
list of suggested Garifuna names. The list is, by no means , complete, but the
names may be helpful to those who wish to give their children Garifuna names
that will connect them with Yurumein (St. Vincent) where their own roots and
identity began. (1635-1797)
NAME TRANSLATION
Áhari Guardian
Angel
*Anigi Heart
Ára Warmth
Areyda Generous
Araini Generosity
Arumani Cleanliness
*Arunei Captain
Átuadi Health
Awanda Ability
to endure
Ayumahani Wish
Ayumuruni Praise
Barana The sea
Baruna I have
brought it
Beh You see (Diminutive of Balbina)
Benefau State of
been industrious
Binadu Aged;
Tested
*Cada Each one
Chagua Complex
Ché Don't do
it.
Chibana I have
purified it.
Darngilou Peace,
tranquillity
Darila He has
discovered it.
*Darina Eureka,
I discovered it.
Darita She has
discovered it.
Dariwa It has
been discovered.
Digana I have
removed it.
Emenigi Confidence,
Hope, Reliance
*Emeni Confidence
Émeri Path,
Way, Course
Érei Strength
Eyeri Man
Fe Information
Ganigi Having
strong determination
Gari Hurt,
Pain
Gariyawa Spectacular
Goubana Mahogany
*Gudemegu Depressed,
Pitiful
Gunfuli Righteousness
Gulicha Tight embrace
Gumuna I
completed the task.
Gürüna I bit it.
Gürana I
hitched it.
Gurasu Patience;
Pleasant disposition
Haricha Their
inalienable rights
Hayuna Their ancestors
Harüne Their
captain or leader
Hayá He or
she smiles
Hayumahan Their
wishes
Héfe Completely
cooked
Heliya Where
Hemeni Dependability
Hiluma Radiant appearance
Hiyuruha Divining
Spirit Helpers
Idaba Heart of
hearts
Igundani Happiness
Inebe Respect
*Isani A child
Isebei Fondness,
preference or taste
Irichaü Dignity,
prudence
*Irisini Riches
Ítara As is
Ětarala Let it
be so
Igaburi Attitude
*Igemeri Light;
Enlightenment
*Iseri New,
Novelty
Ilumani Fresh or flourishing condition
Irufugu Beauty
Kariun Kindness,
courtesy
Lacuta Its
suds; Foam
Liani His wife
Luwenden Its
adornment; Embellishment
Magadien Beauty,
Pleasing in appearance
Mefe Not
completely cooked
Miranan I have
hit the mark.
Mítaran It is
not so.
Nafíen My faith
Nanigi My
heart; Love; Affection
Nemeni My
reliance
Nenege One who
looks like me
Nibase My niece
Nibache (Old
form) My
niece
Nibeh My
facsimile
Niricha My rights
*Nirisin My
riches or wealth
*Nisani My child
Nisinu My
destiny
*Nisien My love
or affection
Numán My buddy
Numada My
friend
Nufén My
knowledge
*Nuwáni My soul;
Vital principle of life
Pantaü Pride
Pusara Accommodations
Saminaü Thoughts;
Ideas
Sagana I have
resolved the problem.
Sandu Saint; A
virtuous person
*Sará He or
she resurrected
Saragu Numerous;
Plentiful
Semén Tasty;
Delicious
Seremein Thanks;
It's fortunate.
Seru Dear;
Precious; Delightful
Suamein Admiration
Sügú Tribulations
Sumadí Audacity
Sunuwa It has
been lessened (reduced)
Tulé Spread
out
Tulu Spread
in many directions
Uganu News
Úani Soul or
Spirit
Ugundani Happiness
Ufemei Ambition
Uwama Wish,
Desire
Wabase Our
niece
Wabache (Old
form) Our
niece
Waricha Our
rights
Warisin Our riches or wealth
*Wasani Our
beloved offspring
*Wasinun Our
destiny
Wisien Our love
or affection
Warüne Our
captain or leader
Wamada Our
mutual friend
Wafén Our
knowledge
Wairigu Proud,
Haughty
*Wana Jane;
Let me call.
Wawani Our Soul
or spirit
Wendei Well-dressed
condition
Wibe Our facsimile
Winwan Live,
Lively
Wahina We are going to explore the idea
Warita She has
surmounted the obstacle.
Waruguma A
shining star
Webu Our
(spiritual) leader
Whoruna I have
anointed it
Yunruguou Satisfaction
* This signifies that
the name is already in use.
FRENCH NAMES
ADAPTED BY THE BLACK CARIBS OF YURUMEIN
Jean Baptise Dufonte
Begot
Boyordell Dirang
Chatoyer Doucre
Baramont
Lalime Broca
Saioe Francois
Laron
Saint Laron Anisette
Clement Bigott
Simon Bauamont
Justin Matthieu
Jean Louis Pacquin Gadel Goibau
John Baptise Lonen
Boyudon Du Valle
Boucharie Deruba
Babilliard
Canaia