Authentic Jamaican Names and Their Living Meanings

By Jex Hollowmere

Authentic Jamaican Names and Their Living Meanings is a heartfelt celebration of Jamaica's cultural and linguistic heritage told through its most personal expression-names. Each name in this collection carries the island's rhythm, history, and emotion, blending African, European, and indigenous influences into a living story. The book explains the origins, meanings, and sounds of Jamaican names with warmth and simplicity, helping readers feel their beauty rather than just read them. From ancient Maroon roots to modern Kingston streets, every entry reveals a piece of Jamaica's identity and spirit. Written for parents, teachers, students, and anyone curious about culture, it preserves names that might otherwise fade in today's fast world. It reminds us that names are not just words but echoes of ancestors, symbols of love, and songs of belonging. Through them, Jamaica continues to speak-boldly, joyfully, and forever alive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FX76V8HV
• ISBN13: 9798270919429
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"