Popular and traditional Congolese names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of DR Congo. 75 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | Bear; Noble (the legendary king) | 👦 Boy | English, French, Portuguese |
| Léon | Lion | 👦 Boy | French, German |
| Louis | Famous warrior | 👦 Boy | French |
| Paul | Small; Humble | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French, German |
| Amani | Peace | 🧒 Unisex | Swahili |
| Baraka | Blessing | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Camille | Attendant at religious rites | 👧 Girl | French |
| Chloe | Green shoot | 👧 Girl | Greek, French |
| Imani | Faith (Swahili) | 👧 Girl | English, Swahili |
| Inès | Pure; Chaste | 👧 Girl | French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Jade | The precious green stone | 👧 Girl | French |
| Jules | Youthful; Downy | 👦 Boy | French |
| Juliette | Youthful | 👧 Girl | French |
| Lea | Leah; Delicate | 👧 Girl | International, French |
| Louise | Famous warrior | 👧 Girl | French |
| Malaika | Angel | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Manon | Mary; Beloved | 👧 Girl | French |
| Nathan | He gave; Gift | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| Neema | Grace | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Raphael | God has healed; God heals | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, French |
| Rose | The rose flower | 👧 Girl | Latin, French |
| Simba | Lion; Strength; Power | 👦 Boy | Swahili, Shona |
| Victor | Conqueror | 👦 Boy | French |
| Zawadi | Gift | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Zoé | Life | 👧 Girl | French |
| Adèle | Noble | 👧 Girl | French |
| Ambre | Amber | 👧 Girl | French |
| Amélie | Work; Industrious | 👧 Girl | French |
| Antoine | From the Roman family name Antonius | 👦 Boy | French |
| Asha | Life | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Aurélie | Golden | 👧 Girl | French |
| Baptiste | Baptiser | 👦 Boy | French |
| Benoît | Blessed | 👦 Boy | French |
| Bolingo | Love | 🧒 Unisex | Lingala |
| Capucine | Nasturtium | 👧 Girl | French |
| Céline | Heavenly | 👧 Girl | French |
| Clémence | Mercy; Gentleness | 👧 Girl | French |
| Clément | Merciful; Gentle | 👦 Boy | French |
| Colette | Victory of the people | 👧 Girl | French |
| Elikia | Hope | 🧒 Unisex | Lingala |
| Élise | God is my oath | 👧 Girl | French |
| Esengo | Joy | 🧒 Unisex | Lingala |
| Étienne | Crown (Stephen) | 👦 Boy | French |
| Faraji | Consolation | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Furaha | Joy | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Gaspard | Treasurer | 👦 Boy | French |
| Hamisi | Born on Thursday | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Jabari | Brave; Fearless | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Jean | God is gracious | 👦 Boy | French |
| Jelani | Mighty; Strong | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Julien | Youthful | 👦 Boy | French |
| Juma | Born on Friday | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Lou | Famous warrior (from Louise) | 👧 Girl | French |
| Margaux | Pearl | 👧 Girl | French |
| Margot | Pearl | 👧 Girl | French |
| Mathilde | Mighty in battle | 👧 Girl | French |
| Mathis | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | French |
| Maxime | The greatest | 👦 Boy | French |
| Mosi | First-born | 🧒 Unisex | Swahili |
| Nuru | Light | 🧒 Unisex | Swahili |
| Océane | Ocean | 👧 Girl | French |
| Pendo | Love | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Pierre | Rock; Stone | 👦 Boy | French |
| Rehema | Mercy; Compassion | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Rémi | Oarsman | 👦 Boy | French |
| Sefu | Sword | 👦 Boy | Swahili |
| Shani | Marvel; Wonder | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Sophie | Wisdom | 👧 Girl | French |
| Subira | Patience | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Thibault | Bold people | 👦 Boy | French |
| Timothée | Honouring God | 👦 Boy | French |
| Tumaini | Hope | 🧒 Unisex | Swahili |
| Upendo | Love | 👧 Girl | Swahili |
| Valentin | Strong; Healthy | 👦 Boy | French |
| Zuri | Beautiful | 👧 Girl | Swahili |