150+ Nigerian Female Names And Meanings

In Nigeria, naming a child is a very significant event as it holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning. Female children are named based on different reasons including; the situation at birth, day of the week, historical characters, and aspirations. These names are often derived from local languages and have unique meanings and also give identity to the child.

With over 250 ethnic groups and thousands of languages in Nigeria, there is a vast array of female names to select from.

Unique Nigerian Female Names and Their Meanings

Yoruba Female Names

1. Abiona

One who is born during a journey

2. Adesina

She opens the way

3. Aina

Beautiful Eyed Woman

4. Smoke

Loving stroke or to pet her

5. Olayinka

Wealth surrounds me

6. Abebi

We asked for a girl child

7. Abidemi

A girl born during her father’s absence

8. Adefolake

Your wealth supports us

9. Aderiyike

The pampered crown

10. Adunni

A daughter of a sweet person

11. Atinuke

One who has been taken care of right from conception

12. Ayobami

Wealth meet me, one asking

13. Ayokunumi

I am overwhelmed by the wealth

14. Ayomide

My Joy has returned

15. Ayoola

The joy of wealth

16. Ayotola

Joy is enough wealth

17. Ayotunde

Joy has returned

18. Bimpe

One who is gorgeous

19. Bisi

She is the first-born daughter in the Family

20. Bodunde

Came with Christmas or one who was born during

21. Bolatito

How joy sanctifies me

22. Boluwatife

As God wishes, one who follows the will of God

23. Bosede

A daughter that came to the world on a sunday

24. Bunmi

To be my gift

25. Busayo

Add to the joy

26. Doyinsola

My wealth is sweet

27. Ebunoluwa

The God’s gift

28. Ewatomi

Beauty is enough for me

29. Feyisayo

Use this as joy.

30. Feyisetan

A Yoruba term meaning use this as history

31. Feyisola

A girl who always has the blessing of her parents on her, my blessing

32. Fisayo

God has added me to my joy

33. Folake

One who is taken care of with wealth

34. Folasade

Yoruba term meaning honor confers a crown

35. Funmilayo

Gift of God or God has brought me joy.

36. Fyiynfoluwa

Give praise to God.

37. Gbemisola

Yoruba term meaning carry me into wealth

38. Ifedayo

Love has turned to joy

39. Ifedolapo

Wealth has been mixed with love

40. Ifesowapo

Love has joined us together

41. Ikeoluwa

One who is under the constant care of God

42. Ilerioluwa

The promise of God.

43. Iretomiwa

Blessing has come to me, a girl who has brought blessings to her family

44. Kikelomo

A child whom everyone loves pampering

45. Korede

A girl who has brought joy to the family

46. Oluwatoyin

God deserves my praise

47. Omolade

Child of the crown

48. Oyinlola

wealth is sweet

49. Tejumola

One who looks forward to better days

50. Titilayo

One who is joyful forever, ever happy Read Also:100 Popular Yoruba Names for Girls and The Meaning

Igbo Female Names Commonly Used in Nigeria

Female Names Common in Eastern Part of Nigeria

51. Adaego

Daughter of wealth

52. Adaeze

Princess, daughter of the king

53. Adaku

A girl born into wealthy family or the one who brings wealth to the family.

54. Adanna

Father’s daughter, given to the elder sister of a girl

55. Adaobi

The first daughter in the family compound.

56. Amaka

Queen of ravishing beauty who is spontaneous and versatile by nature

57. Anwuli

A joyous and happy girl

58. Akudo

Peaceful wealth

59. Chizaram

God answered me

60. Chibundo

God is my shelter

61. Chisimdi

God said i should live

62. Chinelo

God thinks for me

64. Chinazor

God saves

65. Chinenye

God gives

66. Chinyere

God’s gave

67. Chioma

Good God

68. Chisom

God is with me

69. Daberechi

Lean on God

70. Daluchi

Thank God

71. Ebube

Glory

72. Ezinne

Good mother

73. Ginikachukwu

What can be greater than God

74. Ifechukwu

The light of God

75. Ifedimma

Something good

76. Isioma

One who is fortunate and blessed

77. Ndidi

Patience

78. Ngozi

Blessing

79. Nkolika

Peace

80. Nkechinyere

The one given to me by God

81. Nkenna

Belongs to the Father (God)

82. Nkiruka

Greater things are ahead

83. Obiageli

One who is born into wealth

84. Obianuju

Born amid plenty

85. Ogechukwu

God’s time

86. Olachukwu

God’s pearl/jewel

87. Olanma

Beautiful pearl

88. Oluchukwu

Work of God

89. Onyinye

Gift

90. Ozioma

Good news

91. Oluebube

Miracle of God

92. Somtochukwu

Praise God with me

93. Ugonma

A beautiful eagle

94. Uloma

Good house

95. Urenna

Her father’s pride

96. Utochi

Sweetness of God

Hausa Female Names

The Hausa people, predominantly located in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana, have a diverse range of names that often reflect their Islamic faith and many of these names stem from Arabic roots, often retaining their original meanings. Some of these names include;

97. Aisha

Alive or prosperous

98. Aminah

Safe, secure, and protected

99. Anaya

God has shown favor

100. Asabe

Born on a Saturday

101. Asma’u

Loftier or a more eminent person

102. Atikah

Clear or pure

103. Aunika

A sweet face

104. Deloo

The first girl born after three boys

105. Dena

A bright ornament

106. Djamila

A peaceful woman

107. Fa’idah

Benefit or advantage

108. Fa’iqah

An excellent person or one who surpasses expectations

109. Fa’izah

The victorious one

110. Faɗimatu

Premature child

111. Fara

A joyful person or the cause for rejoicing

112. Fatima

One who abstains

113. Gamila

A gorgeous woman

114. Gimbiya

A princess

115. Habibah

A beloved child

116. Hakuri

A wife who is extremely patient with people in her community

117. Halimah

A gentle person

118. Hamidah

An appreciative person

119. Iesha

One who is alive

120. Jamilah

A beautiful, elegant, and graceful girl

121. Jummai

Born on a Friday

122. Kadada

A daughter born of related couples

123. Kamaria

The Moon

124. Kando

The first daughter born in a family of three to four male children

125. Kayra

A peaceful and unique girl

126. Kubra

A great or senior person

127. Kuluwa

A daughter who is the most loved in a family

128. Kyauta

Gift or present

129. Kyawo

A beautiful girl

130. Latifah

A kind, gentle, or refined woman

131. Lubabah

Innermost essence

132. Mansurah

A victorious woman

133. Maimuna

The fortunate or blessed one

134. Nabilah

A noble or magnanimous woman

135. Nafisah

A precious and delicate gem

136. Na’imah

Enjoying God’s bounty

137. Nissi

The beloved one

138. Rabi’ah

The fourth child

139. Rahmah

A kind and compassionate person

140. Rashidah

A rightly-guided woman

141. Safiyah

Pure or serene

142. Sakinah

Tranquility or peace of mind

143. Salimah

A safe, sound, and healthy woman

144. Samirah

A jovial companion

145. Samu

A female child born after the parent has long been waiting for childbirth

146. Samukelisiwe

We have received a gift

147. Sarauniya

A queen

148. Shekara

A child who makes a year in her mother’s womb before her delivery time

149. Shukriyah

Thanksgiving

150. Talatu

Born on a Saturday

151. Tanoma

Born during the farming season

152. Tsakani

A middle birth in a family

153. Uwani

My mother

154. Yada

A female born after the passing away of siblings but with a tradition

155. Yatsohi

A daughter born to old parents

156. Zahrah

A flower, blossom, or splendor

157. Zakiyyah

One who is pure/chaste

Efik/ Ibibio Popular Nigerian Girl Names

158. Affiong

Moon

159. Ekaete

Father’s mother

159. Eno-Obong

God’s Gift

160. Ediye

Beautiful

161. Imaobong

God’s love

162. Iniobong