nigerian names
( meaning )

feminine

abebi ( we asked for a girl child )
ada-afo ( girl born on the third day )
adaeze ( princess )
adanna ( her father's daughter )
adaobi ( first girl child in the family )
adefolake ( your wealth supports us )
adeola ( the crown brings honor )
adesina ( my coming has opened this way )
ahunna ( girl with the body of her father )
akanni ( first one )
alika ( most beautiful )
ayofemi ( joy loves me )

chinara ( God receives )
chukwuebuka ( God is great )

dola ( the crown brings honor )

gimbiya ( princess )

hwara ( girl with a nice complexion )

sade ( rain )

masculine

abaeze ( branch of kings )
abegunde ( one born during the holiday )
adebiyi ( royal one )
akpofure ( life is now peaceful )
ayo ( joy )
azi ( youth )

chinelo ( thought of God )
chinua ( God's own blessing )

emeka ( God has done so much )

jaja ( God's gift )

ngozi ( blessing )

obi ( heart )
okechukwu ( gift of God )
olutosin ( God is worthy of praise )
oluwatobi ( God is great )
oshay ( strong-willed one )
ovie ( king )

uchechi ( chi's will )

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