Columbus tried to rename the island Santiago St.

Popular names jamaica. It means the joy or happiness of Yahweh or father of. Meadow near the. 102 rows First names.

Jamaicans like most of the predominantly afro-caribbean people do not have any traditional names or names indicative of descent because they dont have a traditional culture since their entire culture is the produce of the slave trade. 45 rows Bembe is a Spanish name but its highly popular in Jamaica. James but his new moniker would not stick.

Notice the ones in bold Smith Williams Campbell Clarke they have to stand out. I have no reference but from my own estimation those three probably account for over 20 of the entire island - seriously no kidding - Of course my own name Gayle is quite popular too but certainly not popular. Bob German French origin M meaning bright is associated with the pioneers of reggae named Bob or Robert Nesta.

Dark and rich. Top of the moun. Hermitage In At The Clearing.

Names like Calista and Leonardo are of all the rage thanks to Ally McBeal - the hit TV series and Titanic - the movie. Xaymaca is said to mean land of wood and water or land of springs in the native Arawakan language. Hermitage in a.

Top 100 Jamaican Names For Your Baby That Youll Love 1. Andrew Greek origin M meaning manly strong is known after Andrew Michael Holness who was a Jamaican. Friend of the elves.