100+ Top Nigerian Baby Girl Names (+ Meanings)

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Are you searching for Nigerian baby girl names for your princess? If yes, read to the end and you will find plenty of beautiful name ideas. 

Nigeria is the largest country in Africa and the most populous black nation on earth. Nigeria has always been in the spotlight, from their music to their food, etc, it’s no surprise Nigerian baby girl names are in vogue too. 

One amazing thing people love about Nigerian names is that they are descriptive with clear and profound meanings. 

Also, there are three major tribes in Nigeria amidst other popular tribes. The names in this post are grouped according to those tribes. 

Below are wonderful Nigerian baby girl names for you to choose from.

Nigerian Baby Girl Names (Igbo)

The Igbos are located in Eastern Nigeria and they have very beautiful names with amazing meanings for girls. Below are some of the popular female names in that region. 

Adaeze 

This beautiful name means “princess”. It literally translates to “first daughter of a chief”. This name has royalty attached to it.  

Adaoma 

This lovely name here means “a good and virtuous lady”. 

Adaora 

This name means “first daughter”. It also means “the people’s daughter or daughter of all”. If your little princess is the first daughter of your family, you can give her this special name. 

Adaugo 

This special name here means “daughter of an eagle”, it also means “beautiful daughter”. 

Amaka 

This sweet name means “beautiful”. If you look at your little one and all you can see is her beauty, then you should give her this amazing name. 

Adaku

This name has an awesome meaning; it means “daughter of wealth”. 

Ahunna 

This feminine name means “one with the body of her father”. 

Akuada 

Means “a girl born into a wealthy family”. 

Amarachi 

This beautiful name means “God’s grace”. 

Anwilichukwu 

This beautiful name means “God’s joy”. It also means “joy of the Lord”.

Anwuli 

This beautiful Igbo name means “a joyous and happy girl”. 

Chiagozie 

A beautiful name meaning “God has blessed me”. 

Chioma 

Means “good God”. This name describes how God has been good to the parent of the child and if this is your story, you can name your child this. 

Chinyere 

This beautiful name means “God’s grace”. 

Ifeoma 

This name has a short but impactful meaning, it means “good”. 

Nneka 

This name means “sweet mother”. Every little girl today will grow up into a mother and grandmother someday. This is a good way to make your little princess embody the essence of a good/sweet mother. 

Ngozi 

Means “blessing”. Little kids are blessings and if you feel so towards your little child, then this name is a good choice. 

Nkechi 

I love the meaning of this name, it means “God’s own”. If you want to dedicate your little princess to God and let her know that she is God’s own as she grows, this name will suit her and definitely remind her all her life. 

Nkiruka 

This name means “there is hope”. This is a great option to give your little girl if she were born in a season or time when the condition wasn’t good and you are hoping for something better. 

Oluebube 

This feminine name means “miracle”. Bringing a child into this world is enough miracle. 

Obianuju 

This cool feminine name means “abundant”. Gift your child this name if you want her to live an abundant life or have an abundance mindset. 

Ozioma 

It means “the message”. This feminine name is deep. If you believe your child is a special child, or child born with the gift of prophecies or other spiritual gifts, then this is a good name to give her. 

Nigerian Baby Girl Names (Yoruba)

The Yoruba tribe is found in Western Nigeria and their names are actually complicated. This is because naming a child to Yoruba people is not just a duty, they see it as prophecy. It is like storytelling or poetry. 

They are careful not to give a child a name that will bring them to ruin. So they carefully choose names for their kids with lots of deliberation. 

Abebi 

This beautiful name means “we asked for a girl child”. 

Adefolake 

It means “your wealth supports us”. 

Adekemi 

This royal name for ladies means “the crown cares for me”. 

Adesewa 

A female name meaning “the crown is beautiful”. 

Aderiyike 

A female name meaning “the pampered crown”. 

Atinuke 

If you want to pamper your little princess, you should give her this beautiful name. It means “the one who has been taken care of right from conception”. 

Ayoola 

Do you see your child as your wealth? Then give her this beautiful name, it means “the joy of wealth”. 

Ayotola 

Do you wish for a happy life for your baby girl? Then name her this, it means “joy is enough wealth”. 

Ayotoluwafunmi 

Is your little princess an answer to your prayer, give her this powerful name which means “the joy the Lord has given me”. The short form for this name is “Ayo or Funmi”. 

Bolanile 

It means “the wealth of this house”. What a beautiful name to truly show your daughter how much you cherish her. 

Bisi

This name is given to the first born daughter in the family. It means “first born daughter of the family”. 

Bimpe 

This name means “gorgeous and beautiful”. If this is what describes your daughter, you can give her this name. 

Bosede 

If your little queen was born on a Sunday, you can give her this awesome name. It means “a daughter that came to the world on a Sunday”. 

Foluwakemi 

If you wish divine provision for your little one all the days of her life, even when you are no more here, you can give her this beautiful name which translates to “God becomes my care”. 

Feyikemi 

This name is a great choice if you wish your little one a life of happiness. It means “smiles shall radiate all over me”. 

Morenikeji 

This sweet and beautiful name means “I have found another like me”. 

Molouwa 

This name proclaims confidence and it is a good one if you want your child to be confident. It means “I have God”. 

Oyinkansola 

This feminine name means “honey drops in wealth”. 

Omotola 

This name shows how the parent values their child. It means “a child equals wealth”. 

Olayiwunmi 

It means “I love this weather”. 

Nigerian Baby Girl Names (Hausa)

The Hausas are located in the Northern parts of Nigeria. They are predominantly Muslims, so some of their names are of Arabic origin. Their ancestor is believed to have migrated from present day Iraq to Kano where he settled and married the queen. 

So their culture is mixed or intermingled with that of the Arabs. 

Bakuma 

This feminine name means “guest”. This name indicates how the parents wish to handle their little princess as a guest and treat her right. 

Fara 

Is your baby girl fair in complexion? This may be the best name to give her because it means “fair in complexion”. It also means “white”. 

Gimbiya 

This beautiful name means “princess”. 

Hakuri 

This female name means “patience”. Patience is a virtue and naming your child this can help imbibe this into her life. 

Kuluwa 

This Hausa name for females means “most loved”. This name shows your daughter just how much you feel about her. 

Kyauta 

This beautiful name means “gift of God”. If your daughter is an answer to prayer, you can give her this name. 

Sarauniya 

A female name meaning “Queen”. This beautiful name has a feel of royalty attached to it. 

Tanoma 

This name is usually given to one who was born during the farming season. It means “born during the farming season”. 

Names of Arabic origin includes: 

Aisha 

It means “prosperous, living”. 

Aminah, Amina 

This beautiful name means “protected, safe, and secure”. 

Habibah 

It means “beloved”. 

Halimah 

A beautiful feminine name that means “clement, gentle”

Kubra 

This name means “senior”. It also means “great”. 

Latifah 

This feminine name means “refined, kind, gentle”. 

Lubabah 

This lovely name means “the innermost essence”. 

Maimuna 

A lovely name meaning “blessed, fortunate”. 

Rabi’ah 

This name means “fourth”. 

Zahrah

A lovely feminine name that translates to “splendor, blossom, and flower”. 

Zubaydah 

This beautiful Arabic name means “radiant”. 

Nigerian Baby Girl Names (North Central)

There are lots of ethnic groups in these regions but we have selected baby girl names from the most popular tribes in the region. 

TIV

The Tiv tribe is located in Benue state Nigeria. 

Iverem 

This cute name means “blessing”. 

Yahimba 

This sweet name means “nothing like home”. 

Morihinze 

This name means “child of any gender is good”. This is a good name to show your girl child that you value her because in Africa, male children are more respected than female kids. 

Hembadoon 

It means “winner”. This name is a way to wish your daughter a life of success and many wins. 

Limber 

This name means “joyfulness”. 

Idoma 

Akum 

Means “mine”. A sweet name to reveal to your daughter how much you cherish her. 

Anyaole 

Means “women make a home”. 

Ebo 

Means “peace”. 

Ene 

Means “mother” 

Enayi 

Means “mother of children”. 

Enekole 

Means “mother of the family”. 

Enewa 

Means “mother of multitude”. 

Enoche 

Means “king’s mother”. 

Enyanwu 

Means “sun goddess”. 

Ogodo 

A sweet feminine name meaning “mother of all mothers”

Onyabahi 

This name means “luxurious woman”. 

Ihotu 

Means “love”.

Ihotukum 

“my love”. 

Igala 

Iye 

This cute name means “mother”. 

Ejura 

A sweet name that promises abundance. It means “a time of plenty”. 

Futumi 

Simply means “amazed”. 

Aladi 

A name for a girl born on Sunday. 

Alami 

A name for a girl born on Thursday. 

Nigerian Baby Girl Names (Southern Nigeria)

Ijaw

Abinla 

This cute name means “princess”. 

Abiye 

Means “my desire”. 

Agake-ere 

Means “a woman’s character makes her a wife”. 

Alaere 

This feminine name means “queen”. 

Alayingi 

This name has a touch of royalty and respect, it means “royal mother”. 

Ibibio 

Ekaete 

Means “father’s mother”. 

Uyai 

This short and cute name means “beauty”. 

Obongoawan 

Means “Queen”. 

Ediye 

Means “beautiful”. 

Affiong 

Means “moon”. 

Sifon 

This name means “goodness”. 

Ifiok

Means “wisdom”. 

Iniobong 

Means “God’s gift”. 

Imaobong

Means “God’s love”.

Dara 

Means “rejoice”.

Ime 

Means “patience”. 

Mfon

Means “goodness”

Inemesit 

Means “Happiness”. 

Urhobo 

Isio 

A cute name meaning “stars”. 

Omote 

This name simply means “girl”. 

Erhuvwun 

Means “beauty”. 

Enajemete 

Means “there are also girls”. 

Itsekiri 

Alero 

This name is reserved for first born females. It means “female first born”. 

Besida 

Means “as destiny dictates”. 

Dolor 

This cute name means “money”. 

Ebeji 

Means “twins”. 

Orighomisa 

Means “my head is good”. 

Bini/Edo 

Adesewa 

Means “prosperity, in the midst of wealth”. 

Akugbe 

Means “togetherness”.

Eseosa 

Means “God’s gift”. 

Esohe 

This name means “free gift”. 

Ifueko 

This cute name means “gentle”. 

Osasere 

Means “God is supreme”. 

Itohan 

Means “mercy”. 

Conclusion

There are over 400 ethnic groups in Nigeria and this post contains gorgeous Nigerian baby girl names with wonderful meanings from various tribes.

The striking thing about Nigerian names is that they are either prayers, a fervent wish, or aspiration for the child. This explains the deep meanings of their names. 

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