Nigerian girl names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024

Found 637 nigerian girl names.

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Alice

From the German Adalhaidis, meaning "noble," this literary classic gained modern charm thanks to Alice in Wonderland and widespread use across Europe.

Ada

From the German root adal meaning "noble," Ada also has Turkish origins where it means "island" and has regained popularity as a vintage, vowel-starting name.

Etta

Pearl, Fight, Little One, Diminutive of Henrietta

Ann

Favour, Graceful, Form of Anna, He (God) Was Gracious

Ambrose

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

Aisha

Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life

Sade

A Finnish and Yoruba name, this short form of Folashade means “rain” or “honor bestows a crown.”

Tamar

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

Amina

Trusted, The Truthful, Who is Confident and Enjoys the Divine Safeguard, Honest

Ima

Charity

Queen

A Female Monarch, Beautiful Girl, Queen, Royal

Micah

Who is Like Yahweh?

Mose

Son, Saved from the Waters

Keturah

Incense

Basil

Royal Kingly, King Like, Basil the Herb, The Great

Bebe

Bringer of Joy, Lady

Sheba

Queen of Sheba, Promise, Morning

Aja

Not Born, Unborn, High Priestess of Mecca, Fire

Rashida

Righteous, Intelligent, One who Guides to the Right Path, Sober

Terese

Harvester, End of Thera Tribe, Reaper, The Hunteress

Luba

is Loved, One who Loves

Temple

Sacred Place, From the Temple Settlement, Medieval Priories and Settlements, Shrine

Mele

One who is Happy

Noma

Fate, Farming, Example

Jame

Beauty

Ivie

A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant, Valuable Coral Beads, Ivy Tree, Climber

Shade

Shade, Good

Sera

Burning One, Palace Or Earth, Serpent, Princess

Tobi

Yahweh is Good

Tari

Hill, Fresh, Ripe

Bara

Free

Amen

Great, Faithful Worker, Obscure, Sure

Mani

Father of Ketil, Lord Shiva, A Jewel, One who Prevents

Vero

True, Real

Alli

Defender of Mankind, Diamond, Noble, Nobility

Miko

Blessed Child, Beautiful

Baba

Babies on Thursday, Sweet Baby

Nasir

Announcer, Granting Victory, Protector, Assister

Ayo

Happiness, Wonderful

Ade

Dark One, English, Woman from Hadria, Molded From

Tola

A Balance, Prospering

Ede

Battle, Prosperity, Royal, Happy

Simi

Limit

Taiwo

Have the first taste of the world

Femi

Who wants to be loved

Zara

Radiance, Flower, Blossom, Womenn of Jannah (Heaven)

Jemima

Dove Bright As Day, Turtledove

Uma

Mother, Shortest Name for Goddess Parvathy, Reputation, Flax

Zira

Arena Or Messenger

Ebenezer

Ezer, Eben

Fara

Beautiful, Lovely, Level Measure, Sunset

Assumpta

Assumption

Ajani

Of noble birth, He fights for what is his

Ino

Innocent

Farida

Precious, Unique, Turquoise, Matchless

Oluwadamilola

The Lord has made me wealthy

Aisa

Alive

Alani

Orange

Humaira

Little Red One, From the Arabic Name Meaning Reddish

Sha

Natural, Form of Shakshi, Good, Luck

Mairi

Bitterness

Amma

Mother, God-like

Iliya

Sweet, My God is Yahweh, Smart, Loving

Nike

Victory, Victorious

Ngozi

Blessing

Safiya

Untroubled, Pure, Best Friend, Safiya

Abeni

Girl prayed for

Zali

Steward, Public Official, From the Hay Clearing, Courtyard Within Castle Walls

Khadija

Wife of the Prophet Mohammed, Born Prematurely, Premature Child

Keke

Strength, Force, From the Protected Farm, Diminutive of Gertrude

Rahab

A Trustworthy, Extended, Large, Helpful Woman

Iro

Goddess Saraswati, Muse, The Peaceful, Wind

Chidi

God exists

Ife

One who is widely loved

Hali

Condition, The Sea, Hay Meadow, Sweet

Lolo

Wealth

Aino

The Only One, Ruler, House

Ifeoma

A beautiful woman

Ejiro

Praise God

Dodo

Well Loved, A Diminutive of Dorothy

Mala

Garland, Row, Line, Rubbish

Dayo

Joy comes, Our joy has arrived

Jiya

Luck, Sweet Heart, Life

Oluchi

Work of God

Habiba

Beloved

Sasa

Assistant, Alexandra, Princess

Sadia

Blessed, Lucky, Doomed to Happiness

Zanna

Flow of Water, Yahweh is Gracious

Sanni

Lily

Unice

Good Victory, Victorious

Adia

Gift

Sini

Blue, Blue Colour

Rabi

Breeze, Rabi, Spring, Fourth

Zakari

Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, Memory of the Lord

Taru

Small Plant, Legend, Tree, Myth

Saki

Blossom, One who is Cloaked, Bloom

Ene

Doe, Irena, A Black Antelope, Only Fighting

Umi

Servant

Hafsa

Sound Judgement, Good Judgment, Cub, Gathering

Imo

Large

Adaora

Beautiful, Fire, Beauty, Virgin

Efemena

Here is my wealth

Emeka

God has done great deed

Kehinde

The person who falls behind

Nadiya

Hope, First, Black, The Beginning

Chika

Near, Nahe

Bobo

Born on Tuesday, Babies on Thursday

Ori

Charitable King, My Light

Jamima

Dove, Turtledove

Abba

Born on Thursday, Father

Rafia

Delicate, Distinguished, Lofty, Sublime

Zarah

Form of Sarah, Blossoming Flower, Shining, Princess

Adama

Man, Majestic

Asiya

Console, The Muslim Wife of Pharaoh, One who Tends to the Weak and Heals, Nurse

Isha

Another Name of Durga, The Female Energy, Woman, Which Protective

Ah

Adeola

Equitable, Honest, Just

Aba

Born on Thursday

Omolara

Timely born, Fellowship

Kani

Strength, Bowl, Boat, Power, Sound

Nuru

Bright color, Born in daylight

Faiza

Gain, Who Wins a Success, Winner, Victorious

Karo

Free Man, Form of Charles, Little One Dark Haired, Husband

Ejiroghene

Praise God

Saraya

Princess

Nneka

Mother is great

Ayomide

My joy has come

Ode

Wealth, Possession

Sati

Partner, Bright, Shining, Chaste Woman

Nnenna

Father's mother

Nehemiah

God has Comforted, Yahweh Comforts, God's Compassion, The Lord's Comfort

Ele

God is My Light, Mercy

Folashade

Honored with a Crown

Orie

Charitable King, My Light

Aji

Taste

Adisa

Who wants to teach us, Ordered

Nil

Champion, Heaven, Talktive Person, Cloud

Firdausi

Of Paradise, Heavenly

Alfa

Counsel from the Elves, All and Peace, The Element Alfr Which Means Elf Supernatural Being, Nature Spirit

Adebola

Honor is brought to her

Mama

Born on Saturday

Daisi

Daisy, Eye of the Day

Anah

Patience, Perseverance, Answer

Gara

Goshawk

Sadi

Fortunate, Doomed to Happiness, Blessed, Lucky

Amadi

Seemed Destined to die at birth, Rejoicing, Loved by God

Yetunde

Mother comes again

Alo

Light

Manya

Worthy of Honour, Bitter, A Respected Man, The Quiet One

Kubra

Great, Senior

Raji

One who Shines, Who Places His Hope In God, Compromise, Shining

Chisom

God Accompanies Me

Rashidi

From Kikuyu, Rightly Guide, Of Good Council, Wise

Uduak

Will, Desire

Serah

Wife of Abraham, Princess, Palace Or Earth, Serpent

Abidemi

Born when the father was away

Oluwatobi

God is Great

Abimbola

Destined to be rich

Maimuna

Blessed, Trustworthy, Safe, Favoured By Destiny

Ady

God's Grandeur, From Adria, Noble

East

Iniquity, Force, Power, Pain

Chioma

God is good

Sumayya

High Above, Brave Women who Fought for Islam

Enitan

Person of story

Semira

One who is fulfilled

Masa

Bitterness, Good, True Sand

Zubaida

Pure, Warrior, Marigold, Man's Defender

Oyibo

White

Zakiya

Pure, Purely Righteous Or Chaste, Intelligent, Virtuous

Saliha

Good, Pious, Integrated, Pure

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