Nigerian baby names

49 baby names from Nigeria, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.

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Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

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Abdullahi – Servant of God
Abigail – Father's joy
Aisha – Alive
Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
Aminat – Faithful
Andrew – Manly, brave
Ann – Grace
Ayo – Joy

C

Chidi – God exists
Chioma – Good God
Christian – Follower of Christ

D

David – Beloved

E

Elizabeth – Pledged to God
Ella – Light, beautiful fairy
Emeka – Great deeds
Emma – Universal
Emmanuel – God is with us
Esther – Star
Evelyn – Wished for child

F

Fatima – Captivating

G

George – Farmer

H

Hassan – Handsome, good
Hussain – Handsome, good

I

Ibrahim – Father of nations
Ifeoma – A good thing
Isaac – He will laugh

J

Jennifer – Fair spirit
John – God is gracious
Joseph – God will increase
Joy – Joy, delight

K

Kabir – Great, powerful
Khadija – Early baby, trustworthy

L

Love – Love

M

Mariam – Beloved, Mary
Mark – Warlike, of Mars
Markus – Warlike, of Mars
Mary – Beloved
Maryam – Beloved
Michael – Who Is Like God?
Muhammad – Praiseworthy

N

Noah – Rest, comfort

O

Oliver – Olive tree

P

Patrick – Noble
Paul – Small, humble
Peter – Rock, stone

S

Samuel – Heard by God, asked of God

Y

Yusuf – God increases

Z

Zainab – Fragrant tree
Zara – Blossom, radiance

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