“Tolerance” is the english translation of this name given by a primary school girl of Kinigi. Tolerance brings peace in favor of gorilla conservation.

Oil company KOBIL chose this name for its meaning: “No problem” or “Normal”, and that soon after the baby was born the trackers realized its fingers were still, only to notice they were wrong later, baby was fine.

The name means “Revisit”. It was given by the Rwandan Minister of Commerce Mrs Monique Nsanzabaganwa.

Meaning “Almighty”, this name was chosen by the Ugandan delegate to thank God for the grace He gave Muganga, who gave birth at age 13 (4 years later than normal).

The Director General of Serena Hotel proposed this name, meaning “The Answer” or “The Response”, because Bishushwe, the mother, lost her first baby killed by infanticide when she transfered to another group.

“Dedication” or “Sacrifice”, name given in recognition of the Government’s commitment to gorilla conservation. Proposed by the DRC Delegate.

Craig Julian and daughter proposed this name which translates into “The New Comer”. Icyizere is thanked through this name for her new born baby.

“Salvation” to reminded ourselves of how blessed our country is to be considered a role model to other countries. Emmanuel Bugingo, Director Gorilla Organization.

Linda Friedman of Custom Safaris, an International Tour Operator gave this name which means “visitors” to the baby of Amahoro group, one of the most visited.

Meaning “Miracle”, this name was proposed by Western Province Governor, Mrs Penelope, because trackers got impatient when Inziza was giving birth for the first time.

“Vision”, as proposed by Head of DubaiWorldAfrica team, Daniel to Mahirwe’s baby. The name symbolizes the country vision for economy excellence.

Impundu is a soft shout made by Rwandese women to show that they are happy whenever there is good news or to celebrate events. Dr Martha Robinson, a conservationist, chose this name to be thankful for the opportunity she was given to name a baby gorilla.

WFP Representative gave this surprising name, meaning “To Surprise” because group 13, to which this baby belongs had disappeared for 2 months, only to be found with a new baby.

“Super” is the name of this baby because, said SimTel Director General, the baby seemed bigger and stronger than other babies when he was born.

“The Elite” or “Excellent”. From the Bralirwa Director General.

Means “Willing”, was given by Communities – ANICO to recognize the good willing now days manifested by local communities to participate in protection and conservation activities

Means “Look after”. The DG of People to People gave this name to emphazise the fact that everybody among the field staff must look after gorillas.

The representative of Burundi gave this name “Step” to recognize current efforts to ensure and harmonize transboundary collaboration between the three countries which share the habitat of mountain gorillas.

Oliver Ngoma named the baby gorilla “Visit”. The name was given to congratulate the group 13 for making a trip to Uganda and DRC visiting other parks of Virunga massif. Coming back, the outstanding silverback Agashya brought with him a female he had lost few month before the regional trip.

Given by AWF President, SACOLA stands for “Sabyinyo Community Lodge Association”. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge was officially launched this year, it is owned by Kinigi community but managed by a private company. The benefits of communities from the lodge are already felt.