Burkina Faso Baby Names
Burkinabè baby names combine local language heritage and Francophone influence.
Burkina Faso baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites.
Current high-interest names include boys like Noah, Liam, Lucas and girls like Emma, Mia, Sofia. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Burkina Faso
- Noah#1Hebrewrest; comfortNOH-uh/ˈnoʊ.ə/
- Liam#2Irishresolute protectorLEE-əm/ˈliːəm/
- Lucas#3Latin/Greekfrom Lucania; lightLOO-kus/ˈluːkəs/
- Daniel#4HebrewGod is my judgedan-YEL/daˈnjel/
- Ali#5ArabicexaltedAL-ee
- Muhammad#6Arabicpraiseworthymoo-HA-mad/mʊˈhæməd/
- David#7HebrewbelovedDAV-id
- Ahmed#8Arabicmost praiseworthyAH-med
- Omar#9Arabiclife; flourishingOM-ar
- Adam#10Hebrewman; earthAD-am
Most Popular Girl Names in Burkina Faso
- Emma#1GermanicuniversalEM-uh/ˈɛm.ə/
- Mia#2Scandinavian/Italianmine; belovedMEE-uh/ˈmiː.ə/
- Sofia#3Greekwisdomso-FEE-ah/soˈfiːa/
- Olivia#4Latinolive treeuh-LIV-ee-uh/əˈlɪv.i.ə/
- Sara#5HebrewprincessSAR-uh
- Anna#6HebrewgraceAN-na/a.na/
- Maria#7Hebrewbeloved; bitterMAR-iuh
- Aisha#8Arabicalive; prosperousAIS-huh
- Isabella#9Hebrew/Spanishpledged to Godiz-uh-BEL-uh/ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/
- Fatima#10ArabiccaptivatingFAT-im-uh