The meaning of the colors: Black - the Southern Sudanese people, Red - the blood shed for freedom, Green - the land, Blue - the waters of the river Nile Gold Star - unity of the states of Southern Sudan. 
Tafsiri ya rangi za bendera: Nyeusi – Rangi ya watu wa Sudani ya Kusini, Nyekundu – Damu iliyomwangwa kupigania uhuru, Kijani – Ardhi, Bluu – maji ya mto Naili, Nyota ya dhahabu, Umoja wa majimbo yaliyoko Sudani ya Kusini.