Common Nigerian names from the different ethnic groups in Nigeria -

Without further ado, these are some of the most common Nigerian names you’ll find all over the country.

Common Nigerian names – English

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Igbo names and meaning

Adaeze – the king’s first daughter

Adamma – Beautiful first daughter

Adaego – the first daughter who brings wealth or riches

Chibuzo – God comes first or God is the ultimate

Chioma – good luck or Good God

Chika – God is greater

Chinyere – God gave

Ifeoma – the beautiful or good one

Ifeyinwa – nothing can be compared to a child

Ikechukwu - the power of God

Ikenna - Power of the father

Obinna - father’s heart or father’s compound

Eze - king

Nnamdi - my father lives

Chukwudi -there is God

Onyekachi - who is bigger than God?

Common Nigerian names – Yoruba

Bankole – build an abode for me

Bolade – honor will arrive

Damilola – blessed with remarkable riches

Gbolahan - flaunt wealth

Obafemi - the king (or ruler) loves me

Olabisi – my joy has been multiplied

Tifeoluwa – it is the will of God

Yetunde – mother has returned again (or reincarnated)

Titilayo – eternal happiness

Modupe; I give thanks

Folashade – make wealth a crown

Damilola – blessed with remarkable riches

Bimpe - elegant and beautiful

Abimbola – born into riches

Abiodun – born on the day of a festival

Adelola- crowns bring honor

Eniola – wealthy person

Ekundayo – my sorrows have turned into joy

Enitan – the one whose birth inspired a story

Fehintola - lean on wealth

Common Nigerian names – Hausa

Aminu - this means a reliable and trustworthy person

Danjuma - this is a name that is given to a child born on Friday

Faruq - this means the distinguisher of truth from falsehood

Fara- fair in complexion

Gimbiya- princess

Sarauniya- queen

Aisha- living, prosperous

Latifah- gentle, kind, refined

Halimah- safe, sound, health

Habibah- beloved

Zahrah- flower, blossom,splendour

Common Nigerian names – Ibibio

Ekaete- Father’s mother

Uyai- beauty

Obongoawan-queen

Ediye- beautiful

Affiong- moon

Eno-obong- God’s gift

Aniekan – who can win God

Itoro – praise

Imaobong – God’s love

Iniobong – God’s gift

Sifon – goodness

Edikan – victory

Ekomobong – praise God

Ifiok – wisdom

Ime – patience

Dara – rejoice

Idara – Joy

Mfon – goodness

Mbom – sympathy

Edidiong – blessing

Iniobong – God’s time

Inemesit – happiness

Unyime – God’s agreement

Abasifreke – God will never forget me

These common Nigerian names are popular all over the country. Go ahead and pick a suitable name for your baby boy or girl.

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