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Nigerian Names

Explore names, meanings, languages, variations, and short forms.

Ado

Hausa Male

Leader/Upright

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Adamu

Adunni

Yoruba Female

One who is sweet to have/cherish

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Dunni

Afamefuna

Igbo Male

My name will not be lost

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Afam

Affiong

Ibibio Female

Moon/Born during moon

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Affi

Afolabi

Yoruba Male

Born into wealth/protection

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Fola

Ahmadu

Hausa Male

Praiseworthy (Variant of Ahmad)

Ajayi

Yoruba Male

Born face down

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Ajay Jay

Ajoke

Yoruba Female

To be pampered by all

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Joke

Akachi

Igbo Unisex

Hand of God

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Aka Kachi

Akachukwu

Igbo Male

Hand of God (Almighty)

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Aka Chuks

Akande

Yoruba Male

The firstborn (of twins or general)

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Akan

Akanni

Yoruba Male

The first one/Specific encounter

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Akan

Akaugo

Igbo Unisex

Hand of glory

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Ugo

Akin

Yoruba Male

Valor/Warrior/Strength

Akinkunmi

Yoruba Male

Valor fills me

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Akin Kunmi

Akintoye

Yoruba Male

Strength is enough for a title

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Akin Toye

Akinwale

Yoruba Male

Valor has come home

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Akin Wale

Akinyemi

Yoruba Male

Valor befits me

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Akin Yemi

Akpan

Ibibio Male

First son

Akuabata

Igbo Female

Wealth has entered

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Aku

Akunna

Igbo Female

Father's wealth

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Aku

Alaba

Yoruba Unisex

The second child after twins

Alabi

Yoruba Male

Born into white cloth (peace/purity)

Alhaji

Hausa Male

The Pilgrim (Title used as name)