Sudanese originally belonged to an ethnic group based in western Indonesia.
However, Sudan is the largest country in Africa. Sudanese are also known for being one of the tallest people in the world.
If you have taken an interest in this culture and land, then you might as well take a look into our list of Sudanese names for baby boys and girls. It might inspire you too. These names sound brilliant and beautiful which have great meanings as well. Most of these names reflect Arabic culture that is unique and exquisite in many ways. Also, most Sudanese like to be called by their first names, but don't go around calling them injudiciously. Before calling them, you might as well add a courtesy title and make sure to respect their individuality.
Now, you might not have noticed, but Sudanese have common first names and last names. Well this is because Sudanese family names are not usually spoken verbally. One of the reasons for this might be that, during their immigration, their middle name was recorded as their last name. And another reason is that many Sudanese are named after past family members, such as their grandfather or uncle.
Abdallah means ‘servant of the God’ in Arabic. One of the popular Sudanese boy names that most people like.
Mary is a name more common among girls. In fact, this name is used for girls only.
Zarouq is a name of Sudanese origin that is related to Muslim culture.
Deng is a name usually used for boys. A very small portion of girls also have this name.
Tiffany, meaning, ‘appearance of God’ is a popular English name.
Shada, meaning, ‘singing among the birds', is a beautiful name.
Sabrina means ‘legendary princess’. It is one of the popular feminine names in the country.
Samiya means ‘elevated status or lofty’.
Dandekar is a surname that has an Indian origin. It is given to a baby born in an Indian family living in Suda.
Gabiris a name of Hungarian origin. It means, 'one who comforts.'
Martha, meaning, 'one who is loved and respected by all’, is a name of Aramaic origin. It means people with these names are generally fun people.
Lamya meaning, ‘dark complexion’ is of Arabic origin.
Durka is a surname that comes from Hungary.
Garda originated from Jewish culture.
Ayen is quite a popular name for babies in Sudan. Every 1 in 200 have this name.
Peter is a name used for naming boys mostly. Though, a tiny percentage of girls might have this name as well.
Sami, meaning, ‘praised or exalted’ is a name of Hebrew origin.
Yaya, meaning, ‘woman’, has a Greek origin.
Rayan is also a name that originated in Sudan.
Elizabeth, meaning, 'My god is an oath.' is a variation from a name of Hebrew origin. It is more common among girls.
Dilek,meaning, ‘wish’, is a unisex name but mostly used for a male child.
Adrienne means 'the dark one' or 'the one from Hadria'. It is among the most popular feminine names in Sudan.
Yalda, meaning, ‘longest night of the year’, is a unique name of Arabic origins
Faheem meaning ‘intelligent’ or 'judicious', is quite a sweet and nice name for boys.
Mubarak is a Bahraini originated surname that is highly popular with Muslims.
Chuol is also a name common for boys. Several girls have this name as well. It is a name of Arabic origin.
Majeedmeans 'glorious' or 'brilliant' and is extremely popular across the world.
Shirley is a beautiful name that means ‘bright meadow’.
John is a name popular among boys as well. There aren't many girls who have this name specifically.
Cham, meaning, ‘gaze or view’, has its origins in Chinese, Jewish, Haitian, and Sudanese.
Shamma means ‘flame, lamp, or candle’.
Yuliana, meaning, 'youthful', is a beautiful name.
Saiesha, meaning, 'meaningful life' or 'truth of life' is a cute name for girls.
Agar means ‘son of Agar' or 'Ager’ and this surname has been quite popular for many centuries.
Mansur is a Jewish-origin surname.
Samar, meaning, ‘conversation in the evening’ is a beautiful name.
Alhassan originates from Bahraini and Ghanaian. It is one of the names that are related to the history of the culture of the country and is therefore liked by people.
Wahiba, meaning, ‘donor or generous giver’ is a lovely and rare name.
Achol, meaning, 'second born after the first death.' is a name mostly common among girls.
Abuk is a name mostly used for girls and is among the most popular names in the country.
Sanjana, meaning, ‘soft, meek, or gentle’, is a sweet name for girls.
Tonia, meaning, ‘the invaluable’, is a name of Latin origin.
Angelina, meaning, 'messenger of god’, is a name common for girls. It is a name of Greek origin.
Lisha means darkness before midnight. It is one of the most popular feminine names in the country.
Gosh originated in Hungary as well.
Ameen,meaning 'honest' or 'trustworthy', can also be read as 'Amin' in the English language.
Layla is of Arabic origin which means dark or night.
Salim is a Jewish-origin surname that is kind of popular in the country.
Muhammad is a popular surname in Sudan as well.
Yusra, meaning, ‘prosperous or good fortune’, is a name with Arabic origins.
Nyalauk, meaning 'queen' or 'beloved woman', is a popular name among girls mostly. It's a name of African origin.
Sandra is quite a catchy name and popular name.
Faridis a name that means, 'unique' or 'precious.' It is one of the kind names in Sudan.
Gagarin is a Latin word and this surname is originally Russian.
Chol, meaning, 'a child born after the elder sibling is dead at birth.' is a name for boys. It's of African origin.
Hussein has its origins in Jewish culture. It is also a popular name among Muslim people.
Kafeelmeaning, 'One who is responsible or one who can be trusted’, is a name of Arabic origin.
Tabitha meaning ‘gazelle’ is a popular name option.
Aymanmeans 'righteous' or 'blessed'. A common English given name in Islam.
Calhoun is a name of Irish-Sudanese origin. It is a kind and beautiful name that people in the country like.
Talia, meaning, ‘morning dew’ is a name of Hebrew origin.
David is a name mostly used among boys. It's a name of Arabic origin.
Sarah, meaning, 'joy' or 'delight', is a name of Arabic origin used for girls.
Abbasis originally derived from Latin. It’s a Latin spelling of the Cyrillic origin ‘Abbac’.
Rebecca, meaning, 'moderator', is a name common between girls mostly. It is a name of Arabic origin.
Tahani means ‘congratulations or best wishes’.
Amaniis a name that means 'desire' or 'aspirations'. One of the popular male names in Islam.
Faizmeaning 'successful' or 'victorious', is quite a rare name for boys, but people love it.
James is a name used commonly for boys. Very low percentage of girls have this name.
