Nigerian Baby Names

Nigerian Baby Names

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M/F Nigerian Baby Names Meaning of Name Origin
M/F Abadom plea not to be chastised Igbo
M Abaeze branch of the kings Igbo
F Abayomi she brings me joy Yoruba
M Abayomrunkoje God won’t allow humiliation Yoruba
F Abebi we asked for a girl child Yoruba
M Abegunde born during holiday Yoruba
F Abeni we asked for a girl child Yoruba
M Abeo happiness bringer Yoruba
F Abidemi born during father’s absence Yoruba
M Abidugun born before the war Yoruba
M/F Abiodun born in a festive period Yoruba
M Abiodun born at the time of festival Yoruba
M/F Abioye we have royalty Yoruba
M Abioye born during a coronation Yoruba
M/F Abolanle met wealth at home Yoruba
M/F Abomeli Abo was victorious Igbo
M/F Achebe goddess protects Igbo
M/F Achike slow and steady wins the race Igbo
M/F Achutebe limit one can be pushed around Igbo
F Ada-afo born on third day Igbo
F Adamma daughter of beauty Igbo
F Adankwo born on fourth day Igbo
F Adaoma good lady Ibo
F Adaora daughter of all Igbo
M/F Adebambo the crown came with me Yoruba
M Adebamgbe royalty dwells with me Yoruba
M/F Adebisi we added to the crown Yoruba
M Adebiyi royal one Yoruba
M Adebowale the crown has come home Yoruba
M/F Adeboye the crown has brought title Yoruba
M Adedayo the crown has turned to joy Yoruba
M Adedeji the crown has become two Yoruba
F Adedoyin the crown is now sweet Yoruba
F Adefolake your wealth supports us Yoruba
M Adejola king of kings; God Yoruba
M Adekola the crown gathers wealth Yoruba
F Adeleke the crown brings happiness Yoruba
M Adeleye the crown is honorable Yoruba
F Adenike the crown is cherished Yoruba
F Adenike wealth of the crown Yoruba
F Adeola wealth of the crown Yoruba
M/F Adeolu you figure it out; I don’t know Yoruba
F Aderinola wealth of the crown Yoruba
F Aderiyike the pampered crown Yoruba
M Adesehinwa the crown is back Yoruba
F Adesewa the crown of beauty Yoruba
M Adesola crowned with wealth Yoruba
M/F Adesola crowned with wealth Yoruba
M/F Adetokunbo the crown from abroad Yoruba
F Adetokunbo father has returned from a trip Yoruba
M Adetosoye crown is entitled to the throne Yoruba
F Adetowumi the crown that I wished for Yoruba
F Adewemimo the crown washed me clean Yoruba
M Adewole royalty enters the house Yoruba
M Adeyemi the crown suits me well Yoruba
M Adeyemo the crown befits this child Yoruba
M Adigun righteous Yoruba
M Adimabua now I am two Igbo
F Adodoola beautiful flower Yoruba
M/F Aduba resents the family Igbo
F Adunola sweetness of wealth Yoruba
F Afafa first child of second husband Yoruba
M Afiba by the sea Yoruba
M/F Afoaka the cause of our difficulties Igbo
M/F Agbapuonwu plea for longevity Igbo
M/F Agbebiyi last name ; surname Yoruba
M Agbonkhina welcome to life Benin
M Agbonserema welcome to the world Benin
M Aghirigha second of the twins Igbo
M/F Agu leopard; agility and strength Igbo
M/F Agusiobo calm a volatile situation Igbo
M/F Aguzani land is free from all evil Igbo
M Aigbekaen we can’t kill the clan Benin
M Aigbokai thou shalt not kill Benin
M Aisosa no one is above God benin
F Aisosa no one is above God benin
M/F Ajaka God is praised Igbo
M Ajala victory at last Yoruba
M Ajeigbe our investment is not lost Yoruba
M Ajibola awake to richness Yoruba
M Akamere live with the consequences Igbo
M Akande first born Yoruba
M Akarachi divine destiny Igbo
M Akeju over pamper Yoruba
F Akiakeme go on before me Benin
M Akin brave one; strong man Yoruba
M/F Akingbade strong man of the crown Yoruba
M Akinjide strong one has returned Yoruba
M Akinola strong one has wealth Yoruba
M Akinrinade brave like a warrior Yoruba
M Akinsheye valor acts honorably Yoruba
M Akinshiju valor awakes Yoruba
M Akintunde brave one returns Yoruba
M Akoni brave warrior Yoruba
M/F Akpom don’t criticize me unfairly Igbo
F Akuziem God has taught me a lesson Igbo
F Alkana wheat Hausa
F Amadia lightning-spirit Ibo
F Amarachukwu God’s grace Igbo
M/F Amenawon water that we drink Benin
F Amogechukwu all in God’s time Igbo
M/F Anah source of all goodness Igbo
M/F Anazonwu Mother Earth gives longevity Igbo
M/F Aniegbunam Mother Earth saves the family Igbo
M/F Anigekwu Mother Earth saves the innocent Igbo
M Aniyan one who cares Yoruba
M Anuli joy Ibo
F Anwilichukwu God’ s joy Igbo
M/F Anyagaligbo overseer; watchman Igbo
M/F Anyaora high position gives a better view Igbo
M/F Arah Mother Earth protects our name Igbo
F Aretta charming; enchanting Nigerian
M Ariwoope the shout of praise Yoruba
M Asagwara unreliable Yoruba
M/F Asomugha don’t regret anything Igbo
M/F Atuona like precious metal Igbo
M/F Ayanti will you remember me? Efik/Ibibio
F Ayobami blessed with joy Yoruba
M Ayodele joy arrives home Yoruba
F Ayoluwa the joy of our people Yoruba
M/F Ayoola the joy of wealth Yoruba
M Ayotunde joy has returned Yoruba
M Azikiwe vigorous Ibo
M/F Azubogu support of my kinsmen Igbo
M Babafemi father loves me Yoruba
M Bako guest Hausa
M Banjoko don’t ever leave me Yoruba
F Bengongelsule my wife is our home Igbo
M Bisi the first child Yoruba
F Bolanile the wealth of this house Yoruba
M/F Busayo add to the joy Yoruba
M Chetachukwu remember God Igbo
M Chibueze God is king Igbo
F Chichima sweet and precious girl Igbo
M Chidubem God lead me on Igbo
M Chiemeka God has done well Igbo
M/F Chigoziem God has blessed me Igbo
M/F Chikanma God is the best Igbo
M/F Chikezie God’s will is supreme Igbo
M/F Chilotam God remembered me Igbo
M Chimaobi God knows the heart Igbo
M/F Chimbuchim God is my God Igbo
M Chimezie let God done it Igbo
F Chinenyenwa God gives child Igbo
F Chinechezirim God thinks good of me Igbo
F Chinelo God remembers me Igbo
M/F Chinmakodim God knows my condition Igbo
F Chinwe God is the owner Igbo
F Chinyere Chi is the giver Ibo
M/F Chisomaga God is always with me Igbo
F Chuku of God Igbo
M/F Chukwudimma God is good Igbo
M Chukwuemeka God has done well Igbo
M Chukwuma God knows Igbo
M Dada curly haired child Yoruba
F Daraja valuable; important Hausa
M Debare born during good times Yoruba
F Diola what will tomorrow bring? Yoruba
M Dubem lead me on Igbo
M Durojaiye wait for the joy of life Yoruba
M Ebhaleleme you won’t follow my lead Benin
F Ebunoluwa God gift Yoruba
M/F Edidiong blessing Efik/Ibibio
F Efe beautiful; pretty Benin
M/F Egbede cannot buy your family’s love Benin
M Egharevba enemies cannot bother me Benin
M/F Egwuchi the fear of God Igbo
M/F Ejikeme divine intervention Igbo
F Ekemma born on Eke market day Igbo
M Ekong war Efik/Ibibio
M/F Ekwuaju agreeing for the sake of peace Igbo
M Elochukwu God’s will Igbo
M/F Elumelu to obtain one’s rightful position Igbo
M/F Emecheta violence is not easily forgotten Igbo
M Emem peace Efik/Ibibio
M/F Emengo unfair solicitation Igbo
F Emilohi only God is greater Yoruba
M/F Eniafe beloved Yoruba
M Enofe one who is rich benin
M/F Enwonwu God has the power of death Igbo
M/F Esosa God’s gift Benin
F Etoro praise Efik/Ibibio
F Eya my tribe Yoruba
M/F Ezediugwu prestigious king Igbo
M Ezesinachi the chief is from God Igbo
M/F Ezinwa good child Igbo
F Fehintola back wealth Yoruba
F Feyisetan use this as history Yoruba
F Fola honorable Yoruba
F Folashade honor bestows a crown Yoruba
F Fowoke pampered with money Yoruba
M Ganiru good luck Igbo
F Ginikachukwu who is greater than God? Igbo
F Hassana female of Hassan Hausa
M/F Ibekwe our agreement is God’s wish Igbo
M/F Iberedemobong God’s support or strength Efik/Ibibio
F Ibironke family will love this child Yoruba
F Idaramfon happiness is free Efik/Ibibio
M Idogbe second child born after twins Yoruba
F Ife love Yoruba
M Ifechi the light of God Igbo
F Ifede love is here Yoruba
M/F Ifekristi light of Christ Igbo
F Ifeoluwapo Gods love is plenty Yoruba
F Ifetundun love is sweet Yoruba
M/F Igitioluwotilaiye God’s tree is rooted & strong Yoruba
M/F Ihekristi light of Christ Igbo
F Ijeoma good journey in life Igbo
M Ikechukwu God’s power Igbo
F Ikeoluwa in care of God Yoruba
M/F Ikponmwosa thank God benin
F Ileara healthy child Yoruba
M Ilozumba our distant home is forgotten Igbo
F Imbiana unity song Ibo
M Inegbedion family supports me Benin
F Inumidun I am happy Yoruba
F Iretomiwa blessing has come to me Yoruba
M Isamotu Olalekan without God I’m destitute Yoruba
F Isoken contented with my destiny benin
F Itunu consolation Yoruba
M/F Iwenjiora angry at the family Igbo
F Iyabo mother has come Yoruba
F Iyawa ability; skill Hausa
F Izukanne family keeps your secrets Igbo
M/F Jaiyesimi enjoy world and rest Yoruba
F Jesutise Jesus has done it Yoruba
M Jideofor you are justified Igbo
F Juba respect Yoruba
M Kalu young king Yoruba
M Kaodinakachi leave your destiny to God Igbo
M/F Kayin long awaited child Yoruba
M Kelechi glorify God Igbo
M Kentoroabasi I am glorifying God Efik/Ibibio
F Kokumo this one will not die Yoruba
M Kristibueze Christ is a king Igbo
M/F Kufreabasi do not forget God Efik/Ibibio
M/F Kwento protect our name from destruction Igbo
F Lewa pretty; beautiful Yoruba
M/F Machie replacement of a lost gem Igbo
M/F Maduenu the impermanence of life Igbo
M/F Maka advantageous goodwill Igbo
M/F Mbaekwe agreement by the people Igbo
M Mfoniso good luck Efik/Ibibio
M Mobo freedom Yoruba
M/F Modupeore thank you God for this gift Yoruba
F Mofoluwakemi given for the Lord’s blessing Yoruba
F Mojisola awake into fortune Yoruba
M Mongo famous Yoruba
M/F Monjolaoluwa enjoying the wealth of God Yoruba
M/F Morenikeji this child resembles me Yoruba
F Mosunmoluwa closer to God Yoruba
M Munachimso agree with God Igbo
M/F Nagodeallah I thank God Hausa
F Ndidi patience Igbo
M Ndudiosiso life is hidden Igbo
M Ndulue hope this one makes it Igbo
F Ngozichukwuka God’s blessings are best Igbo
M/F Niyilolawa wealth is here Yoruba
F Nkem mine; my own Igbo
F Nkeoma the good child Igbo
F Nmasinachi beauty is from God Igbo
M Nnaji my father Igbo
M Nnanna my father’s father Igbo
F Nnedimma mother is good Igbo
F Nneoma beautiful mother Igbo
F Nsedu of a good character Efik/Ibibio
M Nwabueze child is king Igbo
M Nwachukwu God’s child Igbo
F Nwakaego children are my wealth Igbo
F Nwamaka fine daughter Igbo
F Nwaoma pretty baby Igbo
M Oba king Yoruba
M Oban king Yoruba
M/F Obi from the heart Igbo
F Obianauju came in peace Igbo
M Obiefune do not loose hope Igbo
F Obioma kindness Ibo
M Obumneme I belong to God Igbo
M Odiche one who is special Ibo
M Odogwu victor; leader Igbo
M Ogbonna looks like his father Ibo
M/F Ogechukwukana God time is the best Igbo
F Ogonnaya father’s in-law Igbo
M Ogun mythological god of war Nigerian
M Oisaghie this is the child of God Benin
F Ojuolape eye of wealth is complete Yoruba
M Okechuku God’s gift Ibo
M Okonkwo born on Nkwo market day Igbo
M Okpere arrived a long time ago Benin
M Okwute rock Igbo
F Olabisi joy is multiplied Yoruba
M/F Oladele wealth has reached home Yoruba
M Oladosu wealth has become a new moon Yoruba
M Olajide wealth has resurfaced Yoruba
M Olalekan wealth has increased Yoruba
F Olaniyi there is joy in wealth Yoruba
M Olaoluwajuwon God’s wealth is greater Yoruba
M Olaseni wealth comes easily Yoruba
F Olatundun tomorrow’s wealth is sweet Yoruba
M/F Olayemi I am worthy of wealth Yoruba
M Olisa God Igbo
M/F Olorunyomi God has saved me Yoruba
F Oluchi the work of god Igbo
F Olufemi God loves me Yoruba
M Olugbala God of the people Yoruba
M Olukayode God brings joy Yoruba
M/F Olumoroti I stand with God Yoruba
M Olusegun this is God’s victory Yoruba
M/F Olusola God has blessed me Yoruba
M Oluwa God is the praised creator Yoruba
F Oluwabusola God adds to my wealth Yoruba
M Oluwadamilare God has vindicated me Yoruba
M/F Oluwadunmininu God has gladden my heart Yoruba
M/F Oluwafeyisayo God has given joy Yoruba
F Oluwafunbi God gave this to me Yoruba
M Oluwafunso God has given this child Yoruba
M/F Oluwagbenga God has lifted me up Yoruba
M Oluwakanmi God has touched me Yoruba
M/F Oluwalanni God is ours Yoruba
M/F Oluwanifemi God loves me Yoruba
M Oluwarogbayi God is all around me Yoruba
M/F Oluwaseun God is thankful Yoruba
M Oluwashinaayo God has opened my joy Yoruba
M/F Oluwasoromiyo God made my life joyful Yoruba
M Oluwatobatayin God is worthy to be praised Yoruba
M/F Oluwatoke God is worthy to be adored Yoruba
M/F Oluwatomiwa God searched for me Yoruba
M/F Oluwatose God is able Yoruba
M Oluwatumishe God has put me right Yoruba
M/F Oluwayomibo God as pull me Yoruba
M/F Omenukor poverty is Gods will Igbo
M/F Omodele child has come home Yoruba
F Omolade child of the crown Yoruba
F Omolola child of wealth Yoruba
F Omorinsola child walks into wealth Yoruba
M/F Omotanwa child we searched for Yoruba
M/F Omowale child has come home Yoruba
F Omoyemwen I love children Benin
M Onipede the consoler will come Yoruba
M Onuoha mouth of the people Igbo
M/F Onwuazo death has snatched another Igbo
M Onyedi this special child is mine Ibo
M Onyemachi who knows God’s will? Ibo
M/F Onyinyechi God’s gift Igbo
M/F Oreoluwa gift from God Yoruba
F Orisa an angelic manifestation Yoruba
F Osa ocean Yoruba
M Osaloni God has people Yoruba
F Osarogie God is king benin
M Osasumwen God guides and protects benin
M/F Osayuwamen God has given me wealth BENIN
M Osinachi comes from God Igbo
M Osuofia bush cutter Igbo
F Otuekongabasi warrior Efik/Ibibio
M Owodunni to have wealth is a blessing Yoruba
M Oyakhirome God has come to help me Benin
M Oyewole honor has come in Yoruba
F Oyinlola wealth is sweet Yoruba
F Ozioma the message Ibo
M Popoola intelligent people love God Yoruba
F Rayowa life Hausa
F Ronke I have someone to pamper Yoruba
M Sangodele god of thunder has returned Yoruba
F Shanumi have mercy on me Yoruba
M/F Sobechi follow God Igbo
M Somadina I should not be alone Igbo
M/F Sopuruchi reverence God Igbo
M Sunkanmi draw close to me Yoruba
F Tambara girl at ease Hausa
M/F Tejumola look forward to better days Yoruba
M/F Temidire mine has turned to blessings Yoruba
M/F Temitope mine is worthy for praise Yoruba
F Timilehin God is with you Yoruba
F Tiwa who owns the kingship Yoruba
M Toben praise God Ibo
M Tochukwu praise God Igbo
M/F Toluwalogo glory to God Yoruba
F Tujuka cheerful Yoruba
M/F Uchechukwu God’s will Igbo
M/F Ucheoma good will Igbo
F Udo peace Ibo
F Udoka peace Ibo
F Udumelue crowned with honor & pride Igbo
F Ugochukwu eagle of God Igbo
M Ugoulo pride of a home Igbo
F Uloaku bank or house of wealth Igbo
F Umeala coolness Ibo
M Utibe marvelous; wonderful Efik/Ibibio
F Uwailomwan God’s promise will come to pass benin
M Uyobong God’s voice Efik/Ibibio
M Uzodimma the goodly road Igbo
M Wafor born on Afor market day Ibo
M Yabani God gave me Hausa
F Yejide looks like her mother Yoruba
M/F Yetunde mother has come back Yoruba
M Zaki lion Hausa
F Zauna to be alive Hausa
M Zikorachukwudi show God to the world Igbo
F Zoputa protector Yoruba
M Zoputan protector Yoruba