Nigerian Names
Explore names, meanings, languages, variations, and short forms.
A'isha
Living/Prosperous (Wife of Prophet)
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Abba
Father (Respectful name)
Abdul
Servant of... (Prefix)
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Abdullahi
Servant of God
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Abubakar
Father of the young camel (First Caliph)
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Adamu
Adam (First Man)
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Ado
Leader/Upright
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Ahmadu
Praiseworthy (Variant of Ahmad)
Alhaji
The Pilgrim (Title used as name)
Alheri
Grace/Kindness
Ali
High/Exalted
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Aliyu
The Exalted One
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Altine
Monday (Born on Monday)
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Amina
Trustworthy/Safe
Aminu
Trustworthy
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Aminu
Trustworthy
Asabe
Saturday (Born on Saturday)
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Asma'u
Exalted/High status
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Atiku
Ancient/Noble
Audu
Hausa form of Abdullahi/Abdul
Auta
The youngest child
Ayuba
Job (Prophet)
Baba
Father (Namesake of father)
Babangida
Master of the house