Vanuatu Baby Names
Ni-Vanuatu names blend over 100 Melanesian languages with Christian biblical names, reflecting one of the world's most linguistically diverse nations.
Vanuatu baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites. Vanuatu is also known as Republic of Vanuatu.
Current high-interest names include boys like Sato, Willie, Joel and girls like Marie, Vanessa, Brigitte. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Vanuatu
- #1SatoMelanesianstone; steadfastSAH-toh
- #2WillieGermanicresolute protectorWIL-ee
- #3JoelHebrewGod is willingJOH-el
- #4IshmaelHebrewGod will hearISH-may-el
- #5NapuatBislamaguardian of the landnah-POO-at
- #6CharlotGermanicfree manshar-LOH
- #7KalkotMelanesianrooster; dawn heraldKAL-kot
- #8MaximeLatingreatestmak-SEEM
- #9AmosHebrewborne by God; burdenAY-mos
- #10SergeLatinservant; attendantSERZH
Most Popular Girl Names in Vanuatu
- Marie#1Hebrewbeloved; wished-for childmah-REE
- #2VanessaGreekbutterflyvah-NES-ah
- #3BrigitteIrishstrength; exalted onebree-ZHEET
- #4LaëtitiaLatinjoy; gladness; happinesslah-ee-TEE-tsyah
- #5EdithGermanicprosperous in war; rich giftEE-dith
- #6CynthiaGreekfrom Cynthus; moon goddessSIN-thee-ah
- #7LolaSpanishlady of sorrows; strong womanLOH-lah
- #8NaomiHebrewpleasant; beautifulnay-OH-mee
- #9IsabeauHebrewGod is my oathee-zah-BOH
- Amelia#10Germanicwork; industrious; strivingah-MEE-lee-ah