Mansaray-Koroma
/ mahn-sah-RAY-koh-ROH-mah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Guided by God
Guided by God
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name Mansaray (Mansour) meaning ‘victorious’ or ‘one who is helped by God’, combined with Koroma, a common Sierra Leonean surname of Mande origin.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Manding-Jogo > Loko
Cultural context
In Sierra Leone, the name Mansaray-Koroma reflects the Islamic influence and the tradition of combining personal names with family surnames, often indicating lineage and religious affiliation.
Symbolism
The name symbolises divine guidance and protection, reflecting the importance of faith and community in Sierra Leonean culture.