Nigerian girl names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Chimere

Monster

Eniola

Person of wealth

Umaima

Mother, Pretty Face

Nafisa

Refined, Precious Gem, Pure, Exquisite

Taye

He has seen

Hawwa

A Lively Woman, Black, Mother of the Living, Eve

Ekene

Praise, Gratitude, Thanks

Chidera

Gift of gab, Persuasive, Once God has written

Nusaiba

Generous, Diminutive of Nasiba, Intelligent, Noble

Hadia

Who Guides, Guide to Righteousness

Bab

Foreign, Gate, From the Gateway, Grandfather

Walida

Mother, Born Again, Newborn Child

Ajara

Not Wearing out, Everlasting, Adhishri

Ayodele

Joy has come home

Chibuike

God is strength

Shakirat

Grateful, Thankful

Tonye

In the 17th Century, Beyond Praise, Invaluable, Inestimable

Chinasa

Musical instrument, From China

Saidi

One who helps others

Annas

Humble, One who Answers

Tani

Born on a Monday, Valley

Ya

Girl Born on Thursday

Mukhtar

Preferred Selected, Free, Authorised, The Element Khara Which is of the Meaning to Choose

Adanna

One who is the Loving Daughter of a Father, Father's Pride

Kaida

Resembling a Small Dragon

Amala

Bird, The Pure One, Hope, Tree

Folasade

Honor earns a crown

Oni

Shelter, One born in a sacred place

Kila

Flame, Fire

Abida

Who Adores God, Worshipping God's Servant, Adorers, She who Worships

Chidinma

The Element Chi Which Means God, God is Beautiful

Abiola

Honorable born

Jemila

Elegant, Beautiful

Uzuri

Goodness, Beautiful

Fadila

Gracious, Excellent, Virtuous, Good Looking

Temitope

Thanks to God

Shola

Flame, Blaze

Uchechi

The will of God

Da

Big, Achieve, Attainment, Great

Aku

Representative of Ancestors, Majestic, Sublime, Noble

Chichi

Clear, Luminous, Bright

Maji

Boat Men, Navik

Sayo

Born At Night, That the Night-Born

Uchenna

God's Will, The Will of God

Rafat

Prosperity, Compassion, Elevation

Idowu

First child born after twins

Sabe

Black Sleek, Black

Jhona

God is Merciful

Adesina

My coming opens the way

Modupe

I give thanks to God

Olabisi

A lot of joy, Honor have increased

Bahari

Seaman, Something vast

Titilayo

Long lasting joy

Ebuka

God is mighty

Jumoke

The child is loved by everyone

Sesilia

Blind One, Dim Sighted, Sixth

Chinelo

Thought of the Personal God, God's Thoughts

Arit

Beloved, Friend

Olaniyi

Shine, Glory is in wealth

Akala

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure, Crowned with Laurels, Beloved

Jenet

God is Gracious

Ajala

The Earth, Believer of Allah, Eternal

Chukwuebuka

The Elements Chukwu Meaning God, God is Mighty

Olisa

Goddess, God

Ragina

Purple Flower, Queen, King

Aishatu

Life, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, Lively, Alive She who Lives

Foluke

Surrendered into the hands of God

Bosede

Pretty ordinary, Child born on Sunday

Bakura

Glorifies, Thunderbolt, Horn, Coming Early

Oluremi

God comforts me

Olufunmilayo

Happiness, God gives me joy

Adamma

Child of Beauty, Beautiful Child

Ayisat

Alive She who Lives, Woman, Life, Prosperous

Murna

Beloved

Shukura

The Word Shakara with the Meaning to Thank, Thankful

Madu

People, A Human Being a Person Or People

Dada

A person with dreadlocks

Ila

The Earth, Shining, Daughter of Manu, Cardamom Tree

Halima

Mildness, Clemency, Patient, Merciful

Zahara

Star, Flower, Beauty

Amila

Worker, Hopeful

Medina

In Medina Mohammad Began his Campaign to Establish Islam, City

Nura

Light, Illuminate, Brightness

Sakina

God Inspired Peace of Mind, Devout, Comfort, Peaceful

Liba

Most Beautiful One, Most Beautiful

Amarachi

God's grace

Safiyya

Safiya, Best Friend

Aina

Lightning, The Only One, Forever, Purity

Adaeze

Princess

Sadiya

Doomed to Happiness, Fortunate, Blessed, Lucky

Binta

Beautiful, With God

Sumaiya

The First Lady who Obtained Shahadat in Islam, Pure

Alima

Dancing, Learned, Wise, Mermaid

Adi

Companion of Prophet Muhammad, Jewel or Ornament, The First, Go-Getter

Iya

Violet Flowers

Chiamaka

The splendor of God

Taiba

Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God, Virtuous, Feminine of Taib

Kala

Time, Black, A Small Part, a Digit of the Moon, Art, Lady

Isma

Kindness, Who Protects from Harm, Grace, Father of a Multitude or Many Nations

Bana

Slayer, Arrow, Number

Morayo

I See Joy

Kadija

Trustworthy, To Premature Babies, First Wife of the Prophet

Simisola

Rest in wealth

Gali

From the Fountain

Idara

Well-Organized Woman

Akila

Kluge, Knowledgeable, Worldly, Smart

Yasira

Rich Woman

Sala

Mission, Sending, Righteousness of the Faith, Goodness

Malan

Defender of Mankind, Most Power Full

Adesuwa

Surrounded by prosperity

Sani

Beautiful, Old, Gift, Splendid

Nazifa

Clean, Neat, Chaste, Pure

Dan

Cinnabar, Form of Daniel, Dane, Red

Naja

Eternal Salvation, Successful, Success, Little Sister

Olamide

Our son is our prosperity

Hajara

Equal to One Thousand

Anu

A Prefix, An Atom

Ande

Column

Asana

Lovable One

Lamara

Mother of Jesus Christ, Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Lady

Esosa

Blessing of God

Tasi

Goblet for drinking Wine, An ornamented cup

Yar

Friend

Kole

A Slavic-rooted name meaning “victory of the people,” also interpreted as “charcoal” in English variation.

Atika

Clear, Generous, Flower, Virgin

Husaina

Diminutive of Beauty, Diminutive of Husn

Chinyere

God gave

Ladan

Witness, A flower, Nasturtium, Indian cress

Eka

Alone, Sole Ruler, Goddess Durga, Unique

Adenike

Crown has cherished

Abisola

Born Into a Wealthy Family

Ruka

Bright Blue Flower, Gold, Spiritual

Ayoola

Happy In Riches

Adesola

Crown has honored us

Ozioma

Having Strength of Character

Tonia

Worthy of Praise, Beyond-price, That Feeds on Flower, Flourishing

Azima

Farad Azima is a Famous Industrialist, Determined Action, Resolution, Charm

Immaculata

Immaculate

Oluwafunmilayo

God gives me joy

Zulai

Of the Zulus

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