13 Nigerian Islam Baby Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sade	Girl	Rain; Rule with nobility; Honor confers a crown
Zayaan	Boy	Beautifier; Beautiful; Handsome
Jaja	Boy	God's gift; From Lydia; Yahweh is gracious; Fragrant flower
Abdulhamid	Boy	Servant of the praiseworthy
Kwali	Unisex	Strength; Powerful
Abdulhameed	Boy	Servant of the praiseworthy
Shima	Girl	Beauty marks; Heart; Tree; True poetry
Bade	Boy	Big, Older; Wine
Bako	Boy	A Nigerian term meaning guest
Kwento	Unisex	One who protects the family name from destruction

Rayowa	Girl	Life
Zauna	Girl	To be alive
Kebe	Girl	Strong man with no fear

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Nigerian Islam Baby Names with Meanings(infographic)

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