Submitted Names in Mozambique

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Mozambique.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Romaline f French (African, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Romualdine. It is also possible that this name is a combination of Romaine or Romane with a French feminine given name that ends in -line, such as Aline, Coraline and Pauline.
Romodan m Eastern African
Eritrean name, which is possibly derived from the Arabic name Ramadan.
Romualde f French (African)
French feminine form of Romuald.
Romualdine f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Romualda and Romualde, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ine.
Ronika f African (?)
Most likely a short form of Veronika. Ronika Tandi (born 1975) is a Zimbabwean sculptor.
Rosania f Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese form of Rosana or Roxana.
Rosarie f Irish (Rare), French (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
French feminine form of Rosaire and an English variant of Rosary. This name is most prelavent in Ireland and in parts of French-influenced Africa.
Roseira f Portuguese
Means “rose bush” in Portuguese
Roselin f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Rosaline/Rosalin and Rosalyn. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 73 baby girls were recorded with the name Roselin in 2004.... [more]
Rosera f English, Portuguese
Elaboration of Rose with the suffix -ra
Rosiliria f Portuguese (African, Rare)
Possibly from Portuguese rosa "rose" and lírio "lily" (cf. Alíria).
Roupert m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French variant of Rupert. It has fallen out of use in France, but the name is still used in francophone Africa (albeit rarely).
Roussel m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Roussel.
Roxano m Spanish, Portuguese
Masculine form of Roxana.
Ruca m Portuguese
Diminutive of Rui.
Rufo m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Galician
Italian, Spanish, Galician and Portuguese form of Rufus.
Ruizinho m Portuguese
Diminutive of Rui.
Rukuba m & f Nyanga, Central African, Eastern African, African Mythology
Rukuba is a folk hero in Nyanga mythology, who happens to be a Basenji dog. His name has an unknown meaning.
Ruliano m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Rullianus.
Rupílio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Rupilius.
Rurique m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Rurik.
Rústica f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare)
Spanish feminine form of Rusticus. The name Rustica is more common.
Rústico m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Rusticus.
Rutilio m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Rutilius.
Sabácio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sabbatios via Sabbatius.
Sabélio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sabellius.
Sabiniano m Galician, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Galician, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sabinian.
Sabola m Yao
Means "pepper" in Yao.
Sabre m African, Muslim, Northern African, Iranian, Arabic (Egyptian)
African, Islamic name for boys meaning patient, sharp and enduring.
Sacramento f & m Spanish, Portuguese
From the word meaning "sacrament," which is defined in Roman Catholic theology as either "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace" or "outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace."
Sadurninho m Portuguese (?)
Portuguese variant of Saturninus.
Saheed m African American, African
In the Middle East, Saheed holds a special place within the region’s diverse cultural mosaic. It is embraced by countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt, where it represents a deep connection to religious and spiritual beliefs... [more]
Salum m Arabic, Central African, Eastern African
Derivative of Arabic سلام (salam) meaning "peace".
Salústio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sallustius.
Sálvio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Salvius.
Sameiro f Portuguese
From the Portuguese title of the Virgin Mary, Nossa Senhora do Sameiro, meaning "Our Lady of Sameiro," venerated at the sanctuary in Espinho in the municipality of Braga in northern Portugal.
Samiris f Portuguese (Modern, Rare)
Samiris – Significado e Origem... [more]
Samukelisiwe f African, Zulu
Means "we have received" in Zulu.
Sansão m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Samson.
Saone f African
Seems to be predominantly used in Botswana.
Sargão m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sargon.
Sariaha f African, English (African)
Name introduced in the early 2010s.
Sariette f French (African)
From French 'sarriette' meaning "savory," most commonly used in Cameroon.
Sasavona m & f Tsonga
Means "helper" in Xitsonga.
Saseka f Tsonga
Means "pretty" in Xitsonga.
Sasekani f Tsonga
Means "beautiful" in Xitsonga.
Sasekisa f Tsonga
Means "beautiful, decorate" in Xitsonga.
Sátiro m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Satyros.
Saturday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the English word for the day of the week, which derives from Old English sæterdæġ, meaning "Saturn's day".
Saudade f Portuguese
Portuguese cognate of Soledad.
Saulo m Spanish, Portuguese, Italian (Rare)
Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of Saul. Known bearers of this name include the Spanish poet Saulo Torón Navarro (1885-1974), the Brazilian pop singer Saulo Roston (b... [more]
Sayina f Tsonga
Means "sign" in Xitsonga.
Sbigneo m Italian (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Zbigniew.
Schola f African
Latin word used in reference to singing and learning. May be used as a diminutive of Scholastica.
Sebasti m Portuguese
Diminutive of Sebastião.
Sedúlio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sedulius.
Sehma m African
Variant of Sahma.
Sekwo m African
from kasem language in northern part of Ghana that is upper east region of Ghana in the west africa
Selam f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "peace" in Amharic.
Seleuco m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Seleucus.
Sella f African, Southern African, Eastern African, Indonesian
Meaning unknown. It may be a loan word from Arabic صَلَّى‎ (ṣallā), meaning "to pray, to bless," or Arabic سَلَّى‎ (sallā), meaning "to amuse, entertain, comfort." It may also be a variation of Selah.
Semere m African, Ethiopian
ethiopian name. meaning Everything goes fine
Semshak m African, Nigerian, Ngas
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Means "stay together".
Senhorinha f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Portuguese senhora "mistress, lady".
Septimio m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Septimius.
Sereno m Spanish, Portuguese, Italian (Rare)
Spanish, Portuguese and Italian forms of Serenus, and masculine form of Serena.
Serginho m Portuguese
Diminutive of Sérgio.
Serguei m Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese variant of Sergei.
Servácio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Servatius.
Servília f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Servilia.
Serviliano m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Servilianus.
Servílio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Servilius.
Sérvio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Servius.
Severa f Ancient Roman, Late Greek, Italian, Russian (Rare), Spanish, Portuguese, Sardinian, Galician
Feminine form of Severus. This name was borne by Aquilia Severa, the second and fourth wife of the Roman emperor Elagabalus (3rd century AD).
Sévériane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
French form of Severiana. Also compare Sévérienne, which is a bit more common and also better documented.
Sextilio m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Sextilius.
Sexto m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Sextus.
Shadreck m English (African), Southern African
Variant of Shadrach. It is particularly popular in Southern African countries.
Shafawu f African
Am a Ghanaian and from the northern region of Ghana.
Shairi f African
Means "song" in Swahili.
Sharmarke m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Sharmaarke, used outside of Somalia.
Shelo m Portuguese
Diminutive of Marcelo.
Shevan m Persian, African
From the Persian, meaning "lion".
Shiluva m & f Tsonga
Means "flower" in Xitsonga.
Shola m & f Yoruba, African
Short form of names that end with "sola", such as Olusola or Adesola. R&B singer Shola Ama is a well-known bearer.
Shorai m & f African
it delive from shona tribe name in Zimbabwe and it means criticise
Shumbusho f & m Rwandan, African
God's consolation. Used both as a family name or a first name.
Shunammite f English (African)
Hebrew for "woman of Shunaam." Associated with the prophet Elisha according to 2 Kings 4:8, although not used as the real name in the Bible.
Siágrio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Syagrius.
Sibeth f French (African, Rare)
Sibeth Ndiaye was appointed as spokesman of the French government in 2019.
Sidnei m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sidney, mainly in use by Brazilians.
Sidônio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sidonius.
Sigeberto m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sigebert.
Sigerico m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sigeric.
Sigismundo m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sigismund.
Sigride f Portuguese
Portuguese variant of Sigrid
Sikena f English (American, Rare), African
Transferred use of the surname Sikena.
Sikhalele m Tsonga
Means "outcry" in Xitsonga.
Silam f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "peace" in Amharic.
Silence m & f English (African), English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic)
Simply from the English word silence, from Middle English from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere "be silent". A popular virtue name amongst the Puritans in the 17th century, it was usually given to girls (very occasionally to boys), ultimately taken from the admonition of Saint Paul: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection." Translated into Latin it became Tace, which "in its turn developed into Tacey"... [more]
Sileu m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Syleus.
Silvéria f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Silveria.
Silviana f Romanian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Provençal, Late Roman
Romanian, Italian, Provençal, Spanish and Portuguese form of Silvianus.
Silviano m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Silvianus.
Simeão m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Simeon.
Simpliciano m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Simplician.
Simplício m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Simplicius.
Sinclética f Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese form of Syncletica. A bearer of this name was Sinclética Torres, was the first black woman to serve in the Portuguese parliament.
Sinedu f Eastern African
Ethiopian name.
Sinforiana f Italian (Archaic), Portuguese (Rare), Spanish
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Symphoriana.
Sinforiano m Italian (Archaic), Portuguese (Archaic), Spanish
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the Spanish writer and politician Sinforiano López (1780-1815), the Spanish socialist politician Sinforiano Madroñero (1902-1936) and the Paraguayan archbishop Juan Sinforiano Bogarín (1863-1949).
Siri f African
Kenya-Tanzania... [more]
Sírio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sirius.
Sisenando m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sisenand.
Sisi f African
Means "born on a Sunday" in Fante.
Sísifo m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Sisyphos via its latinized form Sisyphus.
Sisinio m Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Sisinnius.
Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".
Smaragde m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Smaragdos via its latinized form Smaragdus.
Soeiro m Portuguese
Variant Portuguese form of Suero.
Sofrônio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sophronios via Sophronius.
Solace f & m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word, solace.
Sónia f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sonia.
Sowunmi m Yoruba, African
Means "the sorcerer is attractive to me" in Yoruba.
Soyaphi m Tsonga
Means "where will we go?" in Xitsonga.
Special f English (African)
Simply taken from the English word special.
Stélia f Portuguese, Spanish
Feminine form of Stelios.
Stellamaris f English (African)
From the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, meaning "star of the sea".
Stênio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Sten. This name is borne by the brazilian actor Stênio Garcia.
Stiviandra f Obscure, Portuguese (African, Rare)
Stiviandra Oliveira (born 1989) is an Angolan model and winner of Miss Angola 2006.
Sublime f & m English (African, Rare)
Taken from the English word sublime.
Sufficient f & m English (African)
Name given in reference to 2 Corinthians 12:19, “ But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”... [more]
Sulamita f Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
Spanish, Portuguese and Russian form of Shulammite.
Sulemon m African (Rare)
Likely a rare variant of Sulaiman and Salomon that appears to be used in Nigeria.
Susaninha f Portuguese
Diminutive of Susana.
Susy f Portuguese
Diminutive of Susana.
Suubi f & m Eastern African
Means "Hope" in Luganda.
Suwilanji m & f African
From the namwaanga tribe of Northern Zambia and the adjuscent part of Tanzania.... [more]
Suzel f Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, French, Theatre
Suzel is the name of a main character in 'L'amico Fritz', an opera by Pietro Mascagni, premiered in 1891 from a libretto by P. Suardon (Nicola Daspuro, with additions by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti) based on the French novel 'L'ami Fritz' by Émile Erckmann and Pierre-Alexandre Chatrian.
Swelia f African
African variation of Swela, from Arabic name Suela, meaning "beautiful and even".
Sylidio m Eastern African
The given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.
Symphora f Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, French (African)
Feminine form of Symphoros and its latinized form Symphorus. Also compare the Greek noun συμφορά (symphora) meaning "a bringing together, collecting, contribution" as well as "misfortune, tragedy".... [more]
Symphore m & f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Symphorus (masculine) and Symphora (feminine). This name has always been predominantly used on men, and today there are no known living female bearers.... [more]
Symphoria f Late Roman, African (Rare), German (Archaic)
Feminine form of Symphorius. It should also be noted that like Symphorina, this name is sometimes encountered as a corruption (or perhaps short form in this case) of Symphoriana.
Symphoriane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Variant of Symphorienne, which is the standard French form of Symphoriana.
Symphorien m French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the French physician and humanist Symphorien Champier (1471-1539) and the French police chief and senator Symphorien Boittelle (1813-1897).
Symphorin m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), German (Archaic)
French and German form of Symphorinus. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorien (French) and Symphorian (German).
Symphorine f French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorina. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorienne.
Syokimau f Eastern African
The Kamba Spiritual Predictor Syokimau was a famous bearer of the name.
Tabia f African
From the Swahili word for “talented.”
Tácio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tatius.
Taddei m English (African)
Tanzanian English variant of Thaddeus.
Tairone m Portuguese (?)
Portuguese phonetically variant of Tyrone.
Takunda f & m African
Means "we have conquered" in Shona.
Takura m African
Shona language in Zimbabwe (Southern Africa)derived from the verb to grow up or mature. It can also mean "to carry" but is seldom used for this meaning in a name.
Tália f Portuguese, Hungarian
Portuguese and Hungarian form of Thalia.
Tanaruz f Berber, African
Feminine form of Anaruz.
Tandokazi f African
Originate from Xhosa, Bantu.
Tanyth f English (African)
The name Tanyth means the worker of god/word of god. With this name comes a pure heart and a desire to do good.
Tão m Portuguese
Diminutive of Sebastião.
Tarásio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tarasios via Tarasius.
Tariso m & f African
Tariso is similar to the name Tariro in that it has the same meaning..."hope"... [more]
Tarquínio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tarquin.
Tarzã m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tarzan.
Tati f English, Georgian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Diminutive or short form of Tatiana, Tatiane, Tatjana and Tatyana... [more]
Tatiano m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tatian.
Távio m Portuguese
Diminutive of Octávio and Otávio.
Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]
Tchelo m Portuguese
Diminutive of Marcelo.
f Portuguese
Diminutive of Teresa.
Teak m & f Portuguese
Meaning durable wood tree.
Teckla f English (African)
Possibly an English form of Thekla.
Tegla f Eastern African, Pokot
A famous bearer is Tegla Chepkite Loroupe (born 1973) a Kenyan long-distance track and road runner. She is also a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights and education.
Telésforo m Galician, Portuguese
Galician and Portuguese form of Telesphoros (see Télesphore).
Temístio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Themistios via Themistius.
Temístocles m Portuguese, Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Themistocles (see Themistokles).
Tengisa f Tsonga
Means "purify" in Xitsonga.
Teócrito m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Theocritus.
Teodato m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Theodahad.
Teodebaldo m Galician, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Galician, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Theudebald.
Teodeberto m Galician, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Galician, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Theodebert.
Teodemundo m Galician, Spanish, Portuguese
Galician, Spanish and Portuguese form of Theodemund.
Teodolinda f Italian, Spanish (Rare), Galician, Portuguese (Rare), Hungarian
Italian, Spanish, Galician, Portuguese and Hungarian form of Theodelind.
Teodorico m Italian (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare), Galician
Italian, Portuguese, Galician and Spanish form of Theodoric.
Teódoto m Portuguese, Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Theodotos (see Theodotus).
Teofania f Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Polish form of Theophania.
Teofilato m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Theophylaktos.
Teofrasto m Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Theophrastus.
Teógenes m Portuguese, Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Theogenes.
Teopista f English (African), Italian (Tuscan, Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), Portuguese (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Form of Theopista in several languages. Nowadays, this name is primarily used in Uganda and other English-speaking nations in Africa.
Teotónio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Theotonius.
Tepwanji f Southern African, Eastern African
Means "patience" in Mwanga, a language spoken in Zambia and Tanzania.
Terência f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Terentia.
Terenciano m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Terentianus.
Terêncio m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Terentius.
Teresina f Spanish (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), Catalan (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Sardinian, Romansh
Diminutive of Teresa. This name is borne by Argentine senator Teresina Luna.
Tereu m Catalan, Portuguese
Catalan and Portuguese form of Tereus.
Terpandro m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Terpander.
Tersandro m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Thersander.
Teseu m Catalan, Portuguese
Catalan and Portuguese form of Theseus.
Tesfamariam m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "hope of Mary" from Amharic ተስፋ (tasfa) meaning "hope" and ማርያም (Mariyami), the Amharic form of Miriam (see Mary).
Teshome m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "he was appointed, he was promoted" in Amharic.
Tétis f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tethys.
Tétrico m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Tetricus.
Teudiselo m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Theudigisel.
Théogène m & f French (Archaic), Louisiana Creole, French (African)
French form of Theogenes. In modern times, this name is found primarily in Rwanda.
Thomaz m Portuguese
Variant of Thomas.
Thulisile f African, Zulu
Means "she who made things quiet" in Zulu.
Thursday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the name of the day of the week, which ultimately derives from Old English þunresdæg meaning literally "Thor's day". A known bearer of this name was Thursday October Christian (1790-1831), the first son of the HMS Bounty mutineer Fletcher Christian and his Tahitian wife Mauatua, who was born on a Thursday in October.
Ti m Portuguese
Diminutive of Tiago.
Tiaguinho m Portuguese
Diminutive of Thiago and Tiago.
Tião m Portuguese
Diminutive of Sebastião.
Tibério m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tiberius.
Tiburce m French (Rare), French (African)
French form of Tiburtius (see Tiburcio). A known bearer of this name is the French cartoonist Tiburce Oger (b. 1967).
Tiça f Portuguese
Diminutive of Patrícia.
Ticha f Portuguese
Diminutive of Patrícia.
Ticia f Portuguese
Diminutive of Letícia.
Ticiana f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Titiana.
Ticiano m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Tiziano.
Tideu m Catalan, Portuguese
Catalan and Portuguese form of Tydeus.
Tiego m African
meaning: the belated... [more]
Tierno m French (African, Rare)
Possibly deriving from the Fula word cerno, an honorific title meaning "master".