Nigerian boy names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024

Found 682 nigerian boy names.

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Isaac

A Hebrew name meaning “laughter,” rooted in the story of a long-awaited son born to Abraham and Sarah.

Rufus

Ruddy Red-Haired, King, The Redheaded, A Roman Cognomen

Abel

Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy

Ambrose

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

James

A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter

Ike

God Smiles, Laughter, Laughing One, He will Laugh

Hosea

Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha

Sade

A Finnish and Yoruba name, this short form of Folashade means “rain” or “honor bestows a crown.”

Tamar

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

Hassan

Laughter, Good, Beautiful, Lord Chandra

Kareem

An Arabic name meaning “noble” and “generous.”

Mohammed

Form of Muhammad Praised One, Filled with Praise, The Praiseworthy

Isiah

Yahweh is Salvation

Micah

Who is Like Yahweh?

Mose

Son, Saved from the Waters

Muhammad

The Praiseworthy, Greatly Praised, Name of the Last Prophet

Basil

Royal Kingly, King Like, Basil the Herb, The Great

Kester

From the Camp of the Roman Army, Follower of Christ

Amos

Born of God, Herd, Carried, Or Carrying, And Porters

Rashida

Righteous, Intelligent, One who Guides to the Right Path, Sober

Luba

is Loved, One who Loves

Ibrahim

My Father is Exalted, Earth a Prophets Name, Abraham

Temple

Sacred Place, From the Temple Settlement, Medieval Priories and Settlements, Shrine

Do

Aid

Jame

Beauty

Shade

Shade, Good

Tobi

Yahweh is Good

Innocent

Innocent, Harmless, Guiltless

Nicodemus

Victory, Victorious Person

Adamo

Molded from Earthman, Man, Humanity

Bara

Free

Amen

Great, Faithful Worker, Obscure, Sure

Abbas

Severe, Lion, Looking Austere, Stern

Mani

Father of Ketil, Lord Shiva, A Jewel, One who Prevents

Malachi

Messenger, My Angel

Mansur

Law, Manifesto, Aided by God, Prism

Vero

True, Real

Alli

Defender of Mankind, Diamond, Noble, Nobility

Miko

Blessed Child, Beautiful

Yusuf

God Would Multiply, A Prophet's Name, He Shall Add to his Power, The Lord Increases

Baba

Babies on Thursday, Sweet Baby

Udo

Home, Wealth, Peace

Nasir

Announcer, Granting Victory, Protector, Assister

Abu

Father, Lord, Master

Suleiman

The Peaceful, Peaceful

Pere

Strong, Stone, Rock, River

Ayo

Happiness, Wonderful

Ade

Dark One, English, Woman from Hadria, Molded From

Musa

Moses in English, Son, A Prophets Name

Muhammed

Praised and Commendable, The Name of the Prophet, Praiseworthy, Glorified

Ede

Battle, Prosperity, Royal, Happy

Hamza

Lion, Sour Leaves, Brave, Steadfast

Obi

Heart

Taiwo

Have the first taste of the world

Femi

Who wants to be loved

Hakeem

Judicious, Ruler, Intelligent, Brother

Zaki

Righteous, Virtuous, Bright and Pure, Chaste

Raheem

Merciful, Kind, God is Compassionate

Bode

Rule, Master, Messenger

Ebenezer

Ezer, Eben

Manu

Born Second, Desirable, The Hindu Noah, God with Us

Ikenna

Power of the father

Ajani

Of noble birth, He fights for what is his

Obadiah

Servant of God

Ovie

Holy Massege of Marathi Saint, Holy Message of Marathi Saint

Nnamdi

My father is still alive

Oluwadamilola

The Lord has made me wealthy

Alani

Orange

Bashir

Vision, Well-educated, Auspicious, One who Gives Good News

Sha

Natural, Form of Shakshi, Good, Luck

Farouk

Distinguisher (Between Right And Wrong), Discerning Truth from Falsehood

Iliya

Sweet, My God is Yahweh, Smart, Loving

Nike

Victory, Victorious

Meshach

Who is What Aku Is?

Keke

Strength, Force, From the Protected Farm, Diminutive of Gertrude

Ugo

Intelligent, Spirit, Mind

Chidi

God exists

Ife

One who is widely loved

Lolo

Wealth

Yunus

The Dove, A Prophet's Name

Ejiro

Praise God

Dayo

Joy comes, Our joy has arrived

Sasa

Assistant, Alexandra, Princess

Anas

Friendliness, Happiness, Friendliness, Affection, Indestructible

Oto

Wealthy, Sister, Germane, Brotherly

Unice

Good Victory, Victorious

Rabi

Breeze, Rabi, Spring, Fourth

Zakari

Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, Memory of the Lord

Agu

Sword Tip, Leopard

Faruk

Bless Full, Distinguisher (Between Right And Wrong), Can Distinguish Truth from Falsehood, Power of Discrimination

Eno

Gift

Taru

Small Plant, Legend, Tree, Myth

Kasim

Distributing, Lovely, Just, Divided

Saki

Blossom, One who is Cloaked, Bloom

Odo

Prosperous, Wealth, Name of a Bishop, Possession

Ene

Doe, Irena, A Black Antelope, Only Fighting

Umi

Servant

Imo

Large

Lekan

My wealth has increased

Abednego

Servant of Nebo

Idi

Born during the end of Ramadan

Nazir

Supervisor, Blooming, Warner, Dedicated to God

Efemena

Here is my wealth

Emeka

God has done great deed

Kehinde

The person who falls behind

Umar

Flowering, Longevity, Who has Long Live, Variant of Omar

Edo

Possession, Wealth and Keep

Bobo

Born on Tuesday, Babies on Thursday

Ori

Charitable King, My Light

Uzochi

God's way

Abba

Born on Thursday, Father

Baraka

White, A Blessing

Adama

Man, Majestic

Ah

Oby

Heart

Adeola

Equitable, Honest, Just

Sambo

Heard By God, Hear, Powerful

Aba

Born on Thursday

Alao

Handsome, Both a Diminutive of Albert, Fair

Kani

Strength, Bowl, Boat, Power, Sound

Nuru

Bright color, Born in daylight

Ado

Noble Wolf, Beauty

Karo

Free Man, Form of Charles, Little One Dark Haired, Husband

Ejiroghene

Praise God

Saleh

Suitable, Good, Righteous, Righteousness

Sheriff

Illustrious

Ayomide

My joy has come

Ode

Wealth, Possession

Sati

Partner, Bright, Shining, Chaste Woman

Adebayo

Born in a joyful time

Najib

Noble, Distinguished, Of High-born Parentage, Excellent

Nehemiah

God has Comforted, Yahweh Comforts, God's Compassion, The Lord's Comfort

Abubakar

Father of the Young Camel, Noble

Manasseh

Reason to Forget

Akeem

Originating from God, Wise

Olufemi

God loves me

Huzaifa

An Old Arabic Name, Short-statured

Lateef

Pleasant, Gentle, Kind, Elegant

Orie

Charitable King, My Light

Aji

Taste

Adisa

Who wants to teach us, Ordered

Nil

Champion, Heaven, Talktive Person, Cloud

Firdausi

Of Paradise, Heavenly

Abdu

Worshipper of God

Alfa

Counsel from the Elves, All and Peace, The Element Alfr Which Means Elf Supernatural Being, Nature Spirit

Adebola

Honor is brought to her

Sanjo

Happy, Completely Victorious, Triumphant

Amed

Polite Person, Hopeful, Great Tree

Sadiq

Trustworthy, Sincere, Truthful Origin Muslim, Kingly

Okoro

Boy, Young man

Chukwuemeka

God has done something great

Gara

Goshawk

Sadi

Fortunate, Doomed to Happiness, Blessed, Lucky

Amadi

Seemed Destined to die at birth, Rejoicing, Loved by God

Eko

One

Olamilekan

My wealth is increased by one

Rauf

Who is Every Ones Friend, Merciful, Kind, Compassionate

Ibn

Son, Son Of

Ishak

God Laughs

Ude

Possession, From the Same Blood, Army, Germane

Uthman

A Friend of Muhammad, Bustard Fledgling

Jabir

Comforting, Consoler, Comforter, Restorer

Alo

Light

Oluwafemi

God loves me

Alhassan

The Good, Name of the Prophets Grandson

Raji

One who Shines, Who Places His Hope In God, Compromise, Shining

Abdurrahman

One who Serves a Merciful Man, A Gifted Servant of God

Masud

Happy, Blessed, Lucky One, Fortunate

Ad

Just, Good Fortune, Settle, Proper Name

Rabbi

Gentle Wind, My Master

Chisom

God Accompanies Me

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