Nigerian names reflect a mosaic of over 250 ethnic groups, each with its own language and customs. Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa influences offer names like Adewale (royalty beckons) or Chiamaka (God is splendid). Strong ties to family, faith, and tradition course through these vibrant choices. Delve into a naming culture rich in symbolism, conveying blessings, heritage, and unity with every syllable.
A short form of Abigail, meaning "father's joy," or a Hebrew name meaning "my father."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "born into wealth."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "born into wealth."
Of Igbo origin, meaning "princess" or "daughter of the king."
Of Igbo origin, meaning "daughter of all."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown meets wealth."
Adedamola means "The crown brings wealth" in Yoruba.
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown has doubled."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown has returned."
Noble, kind
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "crown of wealth."
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown of God."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "the crown has come home."
The crown fits me.
Of African origin, meaning "one who will teach us."
Of African origin, a variant of Aja, meaning "goat" in Yoruba mythology.
Of African origin, meaning "a child born with the umbilical cord around their neck. ."
The meaning of Aire is "wind" or "air."
Radiant
Unknown
The meaning of Akhai is "warrior" or "brotherhood."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "God's mercy."
Of Yoruba origin, meaning "God's mercy is great."
Of Igbo origin, meaning "thanks be to God."
A longer Igbo form of Arinze, meaning "thanks be to God."
The meaning of the name Asce is "noble one."
Happiness
God has come
One who inspires.
The name Ayinde is of Yoruba origin, commonly found in Nigeria
The name Ayodeji is of Yoruba origin, commonly found in Nigeria
God's gift or "God’s blessing
My joy has arrived' or 'my joy has come
Ayomikun is a name of Yoruba origin, meaning "my joy is full
Ayooluwa means "Joy of the Lord" in Yoruba.
Of West African origin, often meaning "with God" or "close to God."
Ful choice for families seeking to connect their children to their cultural heritage
Of unknown origin.
Gift of god
Eze means "king" or "ruler" in Igbo, a language spoken by the Igbo people of Nigeria.
Goodness means "the quality of being good; virtue; moral excellence."
Joy, happiness
God's love, divine love
Honor, intelligence, respect
Gods property, in the hands of the Lord
The name Isia is a diminutive form of the name Izabella or Isabella, which means "God is my oath."
Life
Jubril is a variant of the name Jibril, which is the Arabic form of Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength."
Born to rule
Kallo means "black" or "dark."
River
