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 |