95 Nigerian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

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Last Updated on Jul 12, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jaja	Boy	God's gift; From Lydia; Yahweh is gracious; Fragrant flower
Jamani	Unisex	Collateral; Guarantor; Responsibility-bearer
Oluwatosin	Unisex	God is worth worshiping
Kwali	Unisex	Strength; Powerful
Essien	Boy	Sixth born child; Favorite one; Beloved
Asian	Girl	One who is proud
Akala	Unisex	Untimely; Not black; Pink
Shima	Girl	Beauty marks; Heart; Tree; True poetry
Adim	Boy	Man
Bade	Boy	Big, Older; Wine

Bi	Girl	Stone; Rain
Nasha	Unisex	Born during the rainy season; Judge
Oladele	Unisex	Persons of success; Pupil of triumph
Tonna	Unisex	A settlement; A town near the hedge; All praises to God
Ifekristi	Unisex	The light of Christ
Igitioluwotilaiye	Unisex	The tree of God is rooted and strong
Ikponmwosa	Unisex	Thank God; One who is thankful to God for everything
Jaiyesimi	Unisex	One who believes in enjoying the life
Kufreabasi	Unisex	Do not forget God, one who always remembers God.
Kwento	Unisex	One who protects the family name from destruction

Machie	Unisex	Replacement of a lost gem
Maduenu	Unisex	The impermanence of life
Modupeore	Unisex	Thank you, God, for this gift
Monjolaoluwa	Unisex	Enjoying the wealth of God
Morenikeji	Unisex	A resembling child
Nagodeallah	Unisex	I thank God
Niyilolawa	Unisex	The wealth is here
Ogechukwukana	Unisex	The time spent worshiping God is the best
Olayemi	Unisex	One who is worthy of wealth
Olorunyomi	Unisex	God has saved

Olumoroti	Unisex	Standing with the God
Olusola	Unisex	God has blessed
Oluwadunmininu	Unisex	God gladdens the heart
Oluwagbenga	Unisex	God lifts us
Oluwatoke	Unisex	God is worthy to be adored
Tejumola	Unisex	One who looks forward to better days
Temidire	Unisex	Mine has turned to blessings
Akpenvwoghene	Unisex	To praise God
Akpobome	Unisex	My own life
Akporovwovwo	Unisex	Good life in later years

Anaborhi	Unisex	One who is born with good destiny
Avwunudiogba	Unisex	Those who profess strength with mere talk
Efemena	Unisex	Here is my wealth
Efetobo	Unisex	Wealth is achieved
Eghwrudjakpor	Unisex	I have come to stay
Eguono	Unisex	Love
Ejaita	Unisex	Let them say
Ejiroghene	Unisex	Praise God
Ejokparoghene	Unisex	Trust in God
Ejomafuvwe	Unisex	Let peace reign in my life

Ejoyovwi	Unisex	Let it be good
Emarejedje	Unisex	The elderly also run for life
Emuobosa	Unisex	Your own thing is precious
Emuvoke	Unisex	Everything has time
Enivwenaye	Unisex	Compare my success with those of my enemies
Erhimeyoma	Unisex	My guardian spirit (God) is good
Erhinyoja	Unisex	God hears our prayers
Erhinyuse	Unisex	God answers our prayers
Erhiroghene	Unisex	The spirit of God
Erhuvwun	Unisex	Beauty

Erukainure	Unisex	We have helped them
Eseoghene	Unisex	God's gift
Eserovwe	Unisex	God's grace
Miriodere	Unisex	I now have a name
Mitaire	Unisex	I have achieved their match
Norioghene	Unisex	Look at God's judgment
Odavwaro	Unisex	I am contented
Oghenebrume	Unisex	God decided in my favor
Oghenechovwe	Unisex	God aided me
Oghenefejiro	Unisex	God is praiseworthy

Oghenegaren	Unisex	God is great
Oghenekevwe	Unisex	God gave me
Ogheneme	Unisex	My God
Oghenemine	Unisex	I look up to God
Oghenerukevwe	Unisex	God did this for me
Ogheneruno	Unisex	God has done so much
Oghenetega	Unisex	God is worthy of worship
Oghenochuko	Unisex	God provides me support
Oghomena	Unisex	Here is my respect
Oghonoro	Unisex	Respect is greater than money

Ojanomare	Unisex	I have met the challenge
Omonigho	Unisex	A child is greater than money
Omonoro	Unisex	A child is greater than gold
Onajite	Unisex	Sufficient
Onoharhese	Unisex	Who blames good deeds
Oyovwikerhi	Unisex	May my guardian spirit be blessed
Alaye	Unisex	Exalted or noble
Uche	Unisex	Gift of God
Keke	Unisex	Child of joy; He who is special
Uda	Unisex	Rich; Prosperous

Udoka	Unisex	Peace is immense or valuable
Ejiro	Unisex	Praise; Testimony
Enu	Unisex	Unique; Energetic
Chuma	Unisex	Wealth; Fortunate
Kaydo	Unisex	All-knowing

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Nigerian name means God's gift?

Names like Ebunoluwa, Eserovwe, Izibekien, and Onyinyechi are examples of Nigerian names that mean ‘God’s gift.’

2. What is the Nigerian name for Angel?

Angels are messengers of God and symbolize love and protection. Chi is a short Nigerian name that means ‘angel’ or ‘personal guardian angel.’

3. What Nigerian name means love?

Ife and Funanya are Nigerian names that mean ‘love.’ Blessing your children with such love-filled names will surely leave them feeling special.

4. What Nigerian name means joy?

Complex Nigerian names such as Titilayo, Dayo, and Ayo emulate the true spirit and feeling of ‘joy.’

5. What baby name means miracle?

Bless the little miracle in your life with Nigerian names like Oluebube, Odachi, and Iyanuoluwa, which mean ‘miracle.

6. What is the Nigerian name for God loves Me?

A parent who desires their child to grow up with a sense of deep divine love can opt for the Nigerian name Olufemi which means ‘God loves me.’

7. What Nigerian name means hope?

Ndulue is the Nigerian name for ‘hope’, which instills in the child the belief in a brighter future.

8. What Nigerian name means strong?

Ekon is an example of a Nigerian name that means ‘strong.’ Baby names that mean ‘strong’ often symbolize attributes like power, resilience, courage, and fortitude.

Infographic: Beautiful Nigerian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

Nigerian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings are meaningful and pleasing to the ear. The following infographic introduces you to several Nigerian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings along with their meanings, making it easier to find one that aligns with your preferences. Explore the options to choose your favorite, and share this list with fellow parents to help them in their name search.

Nigerian Baby Unisex Names With Meanings(infographic)

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