The first woman; mother of the Dinka people
In Dinka mythology of South Sudan, Abuk is the first woman and the patron goddess of women and gardens. She is often associated with water and the cultivation of grain, representing the origin of life and sustenance.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Abuk in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first woman in Dinka creation mythology · Dinka Mythology
