Female and male first names : Nigeria.
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AAKEEM
MaleAfrican, Yoruba name meaning 'mountain'.
AALONI
FemaleIgbo African name meaning 'My heart is great', traditionally reserved for royal daughters in Nigeria.
AAMARI
FemaleCaptivating unisex name of African origin, specifically Igbo, meaning 'one who sees ahead.'
AAMORI
FemaleAfrican-origin name of Yoruba descent, translating to 'the one who brings light', signifying hope and prosperity.
AANIA
FemaleUnique African name from Nigeria meaning 'Mother of many children' in Hausa.
AAREONA
FemaleExotic, unisex Yoruba name meaning 'riches' or 'wealth', popularized beyond Africa in recent years.
AAYARA
FemaleExotic African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'She who brings joy'.
ABASI
MaleDistinctive African name, derived from Yoruba culture in Nigeria, meaning "one who brings joy.
ABENI
FemaleCaptivating 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
FemaleYoruba name from Nigeria meaning "Arrival during a festival.
ABIMBOLA
MaleAbimbola, of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, means 'born into wealth'.
ABIODUN
MaleYoruba name from Nigeria that combines "Abi" meaning "there was joy" and "Odun" meaning "festival," signifying "There was joy at the festival.
ABIONA
FemaleUnique African name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning "Joy has arrived".
ABISOLA
FemaleDistinctively beautiful name of Yoruba origin, signifying "joy brings wealth.
ABRIE
FemaleAfrican origin name, derived from the Yoruba culture, meaning 'the one who brings happiness'.
ABYADE
FemaleUnique African name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning 'born in the midst of trouble' and symbolizing strength, resilience, and triumph.
ACEE
MaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin meaning "my joy will never end.
ADAE
FemaleUnique, uncommon name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'crown of the head' and symbolizing strength, wisdom, and royalty.
ADAIJA
FemaleUnique, captivating Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from 'ada', meaning 'to crown or cap', thus signifying 'crowned'.
ADAJAH
FemaleRare 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
FemaleIgbo name meaning 'the first daughter to arrive', reflecting the importance of the firstborn child in Igbo culture.
ADALAYA
FemaleAfrican-derived Yoruba name meaning 'first daughter' or 'happiness'.
ADALI
FemaleRare 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.
ADALI
MaleAfrican-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'Crown of wealth' or 'Wealthy crown', symbolizing prosperity and success.
ADAMMA
FemaleAfrican-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo culture meaning "My God has heard my prayers," composed of "Ada" (first daughter) and "Mma" (mother).
ADAOBI
FemaleIgbo name from Nigeria meaning 'the first child who has arrived with wealth'.
ADAOLISA
FemaleIgbo name meaning 'The first daughter of God.'
ADAORA
FemaleIgbo name meaning "firstborn daughter whom we praise," invoking divine protection and honoring the child's birth.
ADAUGO
FemaleAfrican-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo people, signifying 'one who brings joy' or 'happiness has come.'
ADAURE
FemaleDistinctive Yoruba name of African origin, meaning 'Royal or Noble birth'.
ADAYSHA
FemaleUnique girls' name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "ruling with kindness".
ADAYSIA
FemaleAfrican origin name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "the crown brings joy".
ADDAH
FemaleCaptivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'crown' or 'king', associated with royalty and power.
ADDALIN
FemaleAfrican origin name from the Fulani people, meaning 'love' or 'loved'.
ADDISIN
FemaleRare African name of Yoruba origin, believed to mean "the crown has returned," symbolizing renewal or comeback.
ADE
MaleYoruba name meaning 'crown' or 'royalty', originally used as a title for royalty.
ADEBAYO
MaleMale Yoruba name meaning 'the crown meets again'.
ADEBISI
FemaleYoruba name meaning 'Crowned with joy', reflecting royalty and happiness.
ADEBOLA
MaleUnisex name of Nigerian Yoruba origin, meaning 'royal wealth'.
ADEBOLA
FemaleUnisex Yoruba Nigerian name meaning "the crown is a king," symbolizing royalty and good fortune.