Nigerian Baby Names for Boys & Girls With Meanings (Complete A–Z List)

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Nigerian names are often influenced by the culture, religion, and language of the ethnic group to which the individual belongs. The most common Nigerian names are derived from the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa languages. 

The Yoruba people often use names that reflect the circumstances surrounding the birth of the child, while the Igbo people use names that reflect the child’s personality traits or the circumstances surrounding their birth. The Hausa people often use Arabic names, which are influenced by Islam, the dominant religion in the region

This collection has all Nigerian Baby Names - traditional, modern, religious, trendy, popular, cute, short and sweet and easy to pronounce Nigerian baby names to help you make the right choice!

You can explore Nigerian baby names: Alphabetically (A–Z) By gender (boy, girl, unisex) By starting or ending letters By meaning and origin Click on any baby name to view its meaning, background, pronunciation, and related names.

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Nigerian Baby Names List

NameGenderMeaning
BoyBoy

Branch of the kings

BoyBoy

God won't allow humiliation.

GirlGirl

We asked for a girl child.

BoyBoy

One born during the holiday.

BoyBoy

The bringer of happiness .

GirlGirl

One who was born while the father was away; A girl born during father's absence.

BoyBoy

One born before the war.

BoyBoy

One born at the time of festival.

GirlGirl

Daughter of wealth

GirlGirl

Princess, daughter of the king.

GirlGirl

A girl born into wealthy family or the one who brings wealth to the family.

GirlGirl

One born on fourth day.

GirlGirl

The first daughter in the family compound.

GirlGirl

God's daughter.

GirlGirl

A good and virtuous lady.

GirlGirl

Daughter of all

GirlGirl

Beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle.

GirlGirl

Daughter of Uruala, a town in Imo State.

BoyBoy

A Nigerian term meaning royalty dwells within me.

BoyBoy

The royal one.

BoyBoy

Return of the crown; refers to a child born after many years of waiting

BoyBoy

The crown has turned to joy.

GirlGirl

Your wealth supports us.

GirlGirl

The pampered crown.

BoyBoy

My name will not be lost.

GirlGirl

One with the body of her father.

BoyBoy

The hand of God.

BoyBoy

Yoruban - Brave, Heroic ; Hebrew - Man

GirlGirl

A girl born into a wealthy family.

BoyBoy

Father's wealth.

BoyBoy

Who knows tomorrow?

BoyBoy

Trust no one, one who doesn't trust anyone easily.

BoyBoy

Who knows the heart of man?

BoyBoy

We are now settled or well positioned.

GirlGirl

God' s joy.

GirlGirl

Joy, a joyous and happy girl.

GirlGirl

Joy of the lord.

GirlGirl

My joy is great or joy is greater.

GirlGirl

A precious and beautiful girl untainted by the sun.

GirlGirl

A charming and enchanting woman.

BoyBoy

Thanks be to God.

BoyBoy

Youth

BoyBoy

Strength gained from experiences of the past.

BoyBoy

A Nigerian term meaning guest.

BoyBoy

Don't ever leave me.

GirlGirl

Stay with me.

GirlGirl

The wealth of this house.

BoyBoy

The one who belongs to God.

BoyBoy

One who always remembers God.

BoyBoy

One who always remembers God.

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