South Sudan Baby Names
South Sudanese names reflect Dinka, Nuer, and other traditions.
South Sudan baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites.
Current high-interest names include boys like Deng, John, James and girls like Nyamal, Nyanut, Ajok. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in South Sudan
Most Popular Girl Names in South Sudan
- #1NyamalDinkaborn during droughtNYAM-al
- #2NyanutDinkaborn during rainNYAN-ut
- #3AjokDinkaname of a goddessAJ-ok
- #4AluelDinkaborn during the first rainAL-uel
- #5AbukDinkafirst woman (myth)AB-uk
- #6AtongDinkathird-born daughterAT-ong
- #7NyandengDinkaborn during harvestNYAN-deng
- #8AchanDinkafourth-born daughterAC-han
- #9AwienDinkasixth-born daughterAW-ien
- #10AjangDinkaborn after AjokAJ-ang