Date of Discovery It is speculated that Maman Brigitte came into being when African tribes were forced into slavery and were relocated to Haiti during the 1700s. Name Her name is Maman Brigitte, or Manman Brijit, which in English roughly translates to "Mama Brigid." In other regions, she's also referred to as Saint Brigid or Gran Brigitte. Physical … [Read more...] about Maman Brigitte