girl Girls’ names
Fon names for girls
The most beautiful Fon female names from Benin, with their meaning and the birth circumstances associated with them.
schedule 6 min
list 25 names
1
By day
Female names by day of birth
| Day | Girl’s name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Adjovi | Born on a Monday (girl) |
| Tuesday | Aholou | Born on a Tuesday |
| Wednesday | Azonyiho | Born on a Wednesday |
| Thursday | Yawa / Ayiho | Born on a Thursday (girl) |
| Friday | Afi / Afion | Born on a Friday |
| Saturday | Asiba | Born on a Saturday (girl) |
| Sunday | Kossivi | Born on the day of the Vodun |
2
Popular
Most common female names
| First name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Dossi | Girl born after twins |
| Adjoua | Born on a Monday (variant) |
| Zinsi | First twin girl |
| Kossivi | Born on a Sunday |
| Afi | Born on a Friday |
| Nàhomey | She who comes from Abomey |
| Hwèjinon | The light has come |
| Yawa | Born on a Thursday (girl) |
| Avlessi | Born during the rains |
| Mawulolo | God is love |
| Sèna | Providence |
| Fifamè | Peace at home |
3
Historical
Famous female names
Some Fon female names recall historical figures or admired virtues:
| First name | Meaning / Origin |
|---|---|
| Hangbè | Legendary queen of Dahomey, sister of Akaba |
| Nansica | Warrior — recalls the Amazons of Dahomey |
| Tassi Hangbè | The only woman king in the history of Dahomey |
| Gbèhanzin | Also given as a girl’s name in tribute |
The Amazons of Dahomey
The kingdom of Dahomey is famous for its Mino (the “Amazons”), an all-female military regiment. Giving a name that recalls this tradition is an act of pride and strength. The names Nansica and Hangbè are increasingly popular in the diaspora.
Nɛ a nɔ nyi ?
“What’s your name?” — lesson 3, chapter 1
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