Igbo Names

Amarachukwu - God's grace

Ifeayinwa - There is nothing like a child

Kenechukwu - Thank God!

Nkem - My own

 

Tiv Names

Wandoo - A child is good
 

Benin Names

Osamudiame - God is standing by me

Osaretin - God is strength

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Yoruba Names

Abioye - Born into royalty

Abosede - Born on Sunday

Adebayo - The crown meets joy

Ayokunle - Joy has filled the home

Ayomide - My joy has arrived

Ayomikun - My joy is plentiful

Ebunoluwa - Gift of God

Iyaniwura - A mother is as precious as gold

Olamilekan - My wealth is increased

Olanrewaju - My wealth is moving forward

Olufemi - God loves me 

Olusegun - God is victorious

Oluwaseun - Thank you God

Oluwaseyi - God has done this 

Oluwatobi - God is a great king

Omolara - A child is family 

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Hausa Names

Ana Ruwa - Child born during rainy season

Auta - Last born

Damina - Child born during rainy season

Danladi - Born on Sunday

Duna - Dark in complexion

Gambo - Child born after twins

Jatau - Fair in complexion

Jummai - Girl born on Friday

Kande - A girl born after the birth of many boys

Kauna - Love

Kyauta - Gift

Rani - Child born during dry season

Sodangi- Loved by all family member

Tanko - A boy born after the birth of many girls

Yelwa - Born at the time of abundance or wealth

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Urhobo Names

Omonigho - Child is greater than riches