Mauritius Baby Names
Mauritian names reflect the island's diverse heritage — Franco-Mauritian, Indo-Mauritian, Creole, and Chinese — making it one of Africa's most multicultural naming landscapes.
Mauritius baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites. Mauritius is also known as Republic of Mauritius.
Current high-interest names include boys like Rishi, Arnaud, Vikash and girls like Ananya, Priya, Camille. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Mauritius
- #1RishiSanskritsage; seerREE-shee
- #2ArnaudGermaniceagle powerar-NOH
- #3VikashSanskritprogress; developmentVEE-kash
- Kevin#4IrishAn Irish name derived from 'Caoimhín,' meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth.' It is a globally popular name suggesting a kind and pleasant personality.KEV-in
- #5PriyenSanskritbeloved; dearPREE-yen
- #6LoïcGermanicfamous warriorLOH-ik
- #7DineshSanskritlord of the day; sundee-NESH
- #8AnishSanskritsupreme; without masterAH-nish
- Thomas#9AramaicAn Aramaic name meaning 'twin.' As one of the apostles, it is a foundational and perennial name in the Christian world.TOH-mah
- #10RajeshSanskritruler of kingsRAH-jesh
Most Popular Girl Names in Mauritius
- #1AnanyaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'unique,' 'unmatched,' or 'without equal.' It suggests someone who is truly singular and special.ah-NAN-yah
- Priya#2Sanskritbeloved; dearPREE-yah
- Camille#3LatinA French name derived from the Latin 'Camillus,' meaning 'helper to the priest.' It is an elegant, gender-neutral name associated with grace and dedication.kah-MEEL
- #4NishaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'night.' It represents the calm, mystery, and beauty of the evening time.NEE-shah
- #5SandrineGreekA French diminutive of 'Alexandra,' meaning 'defender of men.' It is a sophisticated and melodic name with classic European charm.san-DREEN
- #6PoojaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'prayer,' 'worship,' or 'offering.' It reflects a spirit of devotion and spiritual gratitude.POO-jah
- #7IsabelleHebrewGod is my oathee-zah-BEL
- #8ShreyaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'auspicious,' 'excellent,' or 'fortunate.' It represents the goddess Lakshmi and suggests a life of success and merit.SHRAY-ah
- #9VanessaGreekbutterflyvah-NES-ah
- #10KavyaSanskritA Sanskrit name meaning 'poetry' or 'poem.' It suggests a person who is creative, expressive, and possesses an artistic soul.KAV-yah