Jamaican Patois Submitted Surnames

Jamaican Patois names are used on the island nation of Jamaica in the Caribbean.

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Deer Jamaican Patois

Demair Jamaican Patois (Rare)

Deogene Jamaican Patois, Literature

Devon Jamaican Patois (Modern, Rare)
The name Devon is of English and Irish origin and means "Warrior of God". This name is also very common in the British West Indies, especially Jamaica.

Facey Jamaican Patois

Fennel Jamaican Patois

Frue Jamaican Patois

Harriott Jamaican Patois

Hermit Jamaican Patois

Lenworth Jamaican Patois

Lorne Jamaican Patois

Mighty Jamaican Patois
Apparently a nickname for a very strong man from English mighty "very strong".

Mundle Jamaican Patois

Nabita Jamaican Patois (Rare)
The name of a jamaican girl who is unaware of the real historical background of the name "Nabita". But was given the name any way,it is said by many that it has an African pronounciation and persons would think that its origin is from Africa.

Rhynie Jamaican Patois

Saunches English Creole, Jamaican Patois
English form of Sanches.

Sawyers Jamaican Patois

Scale Jamaican Patois, Southern African

Shakera Jamaican Patois (Modern)
Shakera is a name given to a Jamaican girl who is very arrogant and tends to take out her anger on herself and others around her. But she is also a very intelligent girl who do well in her school work ,

Treasure Jamaican Patois

Voeman Mapuche (Rare), Jamaican Patois (Rare), Yoruba (Modern)
Similar to Roman

Wiggan Jamaican Patois

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