Nigerian Names
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Balaraba
Wednesday (Born on Wednesday)
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Balarabe
Wednesday (Born on Wednesday)
Balkisu
Queen of Sheba (Bilqis)
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Barau
One who survived (after siblings died)
Barda
One who is prevalent
Bashir
Bringer of good news
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Bawa
Servant/Devotee
Bello
Helper/Assistant (Fula origin)
Binta
Daughter of (Bint)
Bishara
Good news
Bitrus
Peter (Christian Hausa)
Bukar
Noble/Variation of Abubakar (Kanuri influence)
Bulus
Paul (Christian Hausa)
Dahiru
Pure/Clean
Dalhatu
Guide/Leader
Danasabe
Son of Saturday
Danjuma
Son of Friday
Danladi
Son of Sunday
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Danlami
Son of Thursday
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Dauda
David (Beloved)
Dije
Short for Khadija
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Dogara
Depend on God
Fa'iza
Victorious
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Fadima
Fatima (Daughter of Prophet)
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