list names
| minbari | english | origin |
| A Note About Minbari Naming Conventions | Minbari do not normally use their full names when interacting. Out of a population of more than three billion, however, it's a given that there will be more than one 'Delenn' or 'Lennier'. In situations calling for more detailed identification, a Minbari will provide a clan/guild name along with his or her given name - 'Delenn' becomes 'Delenn Mir' or, more formally, 'Delenn ra'Mir' ('ra' means 'of'). When establishing a social hierarchy is required, such as a formal ceremony with many attendees, a Minbari will give their title as well - 'Min'entil Delenn ra'Mir' (Ambassador Delenn of Clan Mir). This naming convention applies to both Worker and Religious Caste. For Warriors, the honorific 'Zhaden' (Warrior) is used instead of a title - for example: 'Zhaden Shakiri ra'Vonilbok'. Unlike human family names, however, shared Minbari clan/guild names do not necessarily mean that the bearers are physically related. | unknown |
| A Note About Name Origins | Minbari names are not bestowed lightly. They have meaning and, in large measure, tell other Minbari something about who a person is beyond mere identity. They are considered 'birth prophecies' bestowed by one's parents and family. Unlike humans, where the family lineage is traced through the father, Minbari geneology follows the mother's line. A child's mother provides him or her a 'base' name, while the father supplies an honorific of choice. 'Delenn', for example, is a compound name with 'Lenn' (Traveler) being the base taken from her mother's name. 'Del' (Grey), the honorific, was her father's contribution. Thus the name 'Delenn' is a mini prophecy that foretells the bearer will be one who walks between the Darkness and the Light...and one who will not always make the correct choice between the two. | unknown |
| Aalann | Seeker of Mastery | warrior |
| Ardbar | World of Light (Minbari primary star) | religious |
| Ardenn | Light Wanderer | religious |
| Arlenn | Travels in the Light | religious |
| Ashan | Seeks the Unexpected | religious |
| Avaier | Noble Companion | religious |
| Baraia | Heart of the World | worker |
| Barenn | World Roamer | worker |
| Bhurli | Loyal Without Question | religious |
| Branmer | To Bind Together | warrior |
| Callenn | Careful Traveler | religious |
| Clarenn | Devoted Journeyer | religious |
| Coplann | Colony Founder | warrior |
| Darenn | [the] Third Wanderer | religious |
| Delenn | Grey Traveler | religious |
| Dhaliri | Watcher of Seas | religious |
| Draal | Master Teacher | religious |
| Drala'Fi | Black Star (ship name) | warrior |
| Drala'Fizha | Dark One from the Stars (Catherine Sakai) | religious |
| Dukhat | Great Leader | warrior |
| Dulann | Pact Establisher | religious |
| Durhan | Challenge Seeker | warrior |
| Durlan | Masters Challenging Tasks | worker |
| En'Fili | Roams Among the Stars (ship name) | religious |
| Ena'Fi | White Star (ship name) | religious |
| Fara | Shining Dawn | worker |
| Feliss | Seductive Lover | unknown |
| Firell | Star Shaper | religious |
| Hedronn | Purposeful Expeditionary | warrior |
| Helenn | Strong Traveler | religious |
| Inesval | Follower of Valen | worker |
| Irilenn | Sea Traveler | religious |
| Isilenn | Future Traveler | religious |
| Jenimer | Uniter | worker |
| Kadroni | Portentous Seer | religious |
| Kalain | Conquers Adversity | warrior |
| Katell | Curious Builder | worker |
| Katrenn | Curious Journeyer | unknown |
| Kats | Curious Female | worker |
| Lennier | Traveling Companion | religious |
| Mara | New Dawn | worker |
| Mayan | Meaning Seeker | religious |
| Mazik | New Strength | warrior |
| Midiri | [the] Soul Sea (Minbari secondary star) | religious |
| Morann | Finishes What Is Started | warrior |
| Moraval | Honors Valen Always | religious |
| Nafeel | Always Learning | religious |
| Nareel | Learns to Command | worker |
| Nashon | Always Performs Well | worker |
| Neriss | Seductively Courageous | religious |
| Neroon | Brave Warrior | warrior |
| Nur | Solitary [One] | worker |
| ra Ahaelden | of [the] Fire Wings (Warrior Clan) | warrior |
| ra Bokaal | of [the] Master Weaponeers (Worker Guild) | worker |
| ra Chu'domo | of [the] Monks (Religious Order) | religious |
| ra Fe'enduma | of [the] Night Walkers (Warrior Clan) | warrior |
| ra Fi'irilmer | of [the] Starship Crafters (Worker Guild) | worker |
| ra Fi'sularae | of [the] Star Riders (Warrior Clan) | warrior |
| ra Mir | of [the] Temple Priests (Religious Clan) | religious |
| ra Mirshai | of [the] Parish Priests (Religious Clan) | religious |
| ra Oorehak | of [the] City Builders (Worker Guild) | worker |
| ra Shaibar'nik | of [the] Moon Shields (Warrior Clan) | warrior |
| ra Tha'domo | of [the] Fighting Monks (Religious Order) | religious |
| ra Valir | of [the] Sisters of Valeria (Service Order) | unknown |
| ra Vanya | of [the] Metalsmiths (Worker Guild) | worker |
| ra Vonilbok | of [the] Wind Swords (Warrior Clan) | warrior |
| Racine | Day Dreamer | worker |
| Rakell | Determined Builder | worker |
| Ralenn | Dawn Traveler | religious |
| Rastenn | Bold Roamer | religious |
| Rathenn | Confident Explorer | religious |
| Sara | Bold Dawn | worker |
| Sarhat | Audacious Leader | warrior |
| Selise | Seductive Female | religious |
| Shaka | Turbulent [One] | warrior |
| Shakat | Insatiable Curiousity | warrior |
| Shakiri | Turbulent Sea | warrior |
| Sheridan | Ancient Questing Soul | unknown |
| Sinoval | Ally of Valen | warrior |
| Susenn | Honored Roamer | unknown |
| Tannier | Steadfast Friend | religious |
| Tra'Gati | Defends the Leader (ship name) | warrior |
| Tulann | Idea Establisher | worker |
| Turval | Valen's Standard Bearer | warrior |
| Tuzan'oore (Tuzanor) | City of Sorrows | religious |
| Vadenn | Dark Wanderer | unknown |
| Valen | Time Traveler | unknown |
| Valen'Tha | Valen's Fist (ship name) | religious |
| Valeria | Time Creator | unknown |
| Vashaer | Plan Director | warrior |
| Vik'irildun | Seaweed Head (Catherine Sakai) | warrior |
| Wyndan | Truth Seeker | religious |
| Yed'oore (Yedor) | Eternal City | religious |
| Zaca | Singer | worker |
| Zha Ver'kaff | The Outside One (Catherine Sakai) | religious |
| Zha'Lenn (Zhalen) | Lone Traveler (ship name) | religious |
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