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Given names of Nigerian origin (2 C, 43 P) H. Hausa names (2 C, 13 P) I. Igbo names (3 C, 55 P) S. Surnames of Nigerian origin (207 P) Y. Yoruba names (1 C, 79 P)
This category is for masculine given names from Nigeria (natively, or by historical modification of Biblical, etc., names). Pages in category "Nigerian masculine given names" The following 91 pages are in this category, out of 91 total.
These "day names" have further meanings concerning the soul and character of the person. Middle names have considerably more variety and can refer to their birth order, twin status, or an ancestor's middle name. This naming tradition is shared throughout West Africa and the African diaspora.
Pages in category "Surnames of Nigerian origin" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 207 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Nigerian masculine given names (91 P) Pages in category "Given names of Nigerian origin" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total.
Efik names are names borne by the Efik people of Southern Nigeria and Western Cameroon. The naming system of the Efik is unique and differs from contemporary African names in several ways. The word for name in Efik is Enyiñ and the act of assigning a name to a child is Usio enyiñ. [1]
As there are over 525 different native languages in Nigeria, there are many titles for traditional rulers. [19] In the northern Muslim states, Emir is commonly used in the English language, but names in the local languages include Sarki, Shehu, Mai, Etsu and Lamido. In the Middle Belt of Nigeria, different titles are
Akín Listen ⓘ is a popular Nigerian male given name and surname of Yoruba origin. It means "The brave one, warrior, valor, valiant one, the hero.". [1] The name Akín is distinctive, carrying a strong and meaningful undertone.