Female and male names : Nigeria.
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AAKEEM
MasculineAfrican, Yoruba name meaning 'mountain'.
AALONI
FeminineIgbo African name meaning 'My heart is great', traditionally reserved for royal daughters in Nigeria.
AAMARI
FeminineCaptivating unisex name of African origin, specifically Igbo, meaning 'one who sees ahead.'
AAMORI
FeminineAfrican-origin name of Yoruba descent, translating to 'the one who brings light', signifying hope and prosperity.
AANIA
FeminineUnique African name from Nigeria meaning 'Mother of many children' in Hausa.
AAREONA
FeminineExotic, unisex Yoruba name meaning 'riches' or 'wealth', popularized beyond Africa in recent years.
AAYARA
FeminineExotic African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'She who brings joy'.
ABASI
MasculineDistinctive African name, derived from Yoruba culture in Nigeria, meaning "one who brings joy.
ABENI
FeminineCaptivating African Yoruba name meaning "born twice" or "one who has been born again," often given to twins due to its spiritual significance in Yoruba culture.
ABIMBOLA
MasculineAbimbola, of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, means 'born into wealth'.
ABIMBOLA
FeminineYoruba name from Nigeria meaning "Arrival during a festival.
ABIODUN
MasculineYoruba name from Nigeria that combines "Abi" meaning "there was joy" and "Odun" meaning "festival," signifying "There was joy at the festival.
ABIONA
FeminineUnique African name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning "Joy has arrived".
ABISOLA
FeminineDistinctively beautiful name of Yoruba origin, signifying "joy brings wealth.
ABRIE
FeminineAfrican origin name, derived from the Yoruba culture, meaning 'the one who brings happiness'.
ABYADE
FeminineUnique African name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning 'born in the midst of trouble' and symbolizing strength, resilience, and triumph.
ACEE
MasculineUnique African name of Yoruba origin meaning "my joy will never end.
ADAE
FeminineUnique, uncommon name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'crown of the head' and symbolizing strength, wisdom, and royalty.
ADAIJA
FeminineUnique, captivating Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from 'ada', meaning 'to crown or cap', thus signifying 'crowned'.
ADAJAH
FeminineRare and captivating African name, believed to derive from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Its meaning, while not explicitly defined, often suggests 'One who brings forth joy' or 'The creator has heard our prayers,' reflecting positivity and divine intervention.
ADAKU
FeminineIgbo name meaning 'the first daughter to arrive', reflecting the importance of the firstborn child in Igbo culture.
ADALAYA
FeminineAfrican-derived Yoruba name meaning 'first daughter' or 'happiness'.
ADALI
MasculineAfrican-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'Crown of wealth' or 'Wealthy crown', symbolizing prosperity and success.
ADALI
FeminineRare male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba words "Ada" meaning "crown" and "li" meaning "is worthy". It translates to "The crown is worthy" or "The crown is royal", suggesting nobility and regalness. Historically used among West African cultures, particularly the Yoruba people, it carries strong connotations of royalty despite its rarity outside Africa today.
ADAMMA
FeminineAfrican-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo culture meaning "My God has heard my prayers," composed of "Ada" (first daughter) and "Mma" (mother).
ADAOBI
FeminineIgbo name from Nigeria meaning 'the first child who has arrived with wealth'.
ADAOLISA
FeminineIgbo name meaning 'The first daughter of God.'
ADAORA
FeminineIgbo name meaning "firstborn daughter whom we praise," invoking divine protection and honoring the child's birth.
ADAUGO
FeminineAfrican-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo people, signifying 'one who brings joy' or 'happiness has come.'
ADAURE
FeminineDistinctive Yoruba name of African origin, meaning 'Royal or Noble birth'.
ADAYSHA
FeminineUnique girls' name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "ruling with kindness".
ADAYSIA
FeminineAfrican origin name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "the crown brings joy".
ADDAH
FeminineCaptivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'crown' or 'king', associated with royalty and power.
ADDALIN
FeminineAfrican origin name from the Fulani people, meaning 'love' or 'loved'.
ADDISIN
FeminineRare African name of Yoruba origin, believed to mean "the crown has returned," symbolizing renewal or comeback.
ADE
MasculineYoruba name meaning 'crown' or 'royalty', originally used as a title for royalty.
ADEBAYO
MasculineMale Yoruba name meaning 'the crown meets again'.
ADEBISI
FeminineYoruba name meaning 'Crowned with joy', reflecting royalty and happiness.
ADEBOLA
FeminineUnisex Yoruba Nigerian name meaning "the crown is a king," symbolizing royalty and good fortune.
ADEBOLA
MasculineUnisex name of Nigerian Yoruba origin, meaning 'royal wealth'.