What's Behind
My Nigerian Name?
Learn about the story behind your Nigerian name.
Abiola
Born in wealth or born in honor. A beautiful timeless name.
Osagiemwenagbon
God sent me into the world.
Idemudia
Stability. I came standing. Usually for a male child who came out of the womb with his feet first.
Musa
Musa is an Arabic name that translates to “Moses” in English which means saved from the water. According to the a Jewish Roman scholar the name
Modupe
I am thankful.
Ayodeji
Double joy. My joy has become double. A name usually given to a second child. It may also be given to any child in any
Ayotemi
My own joy! This name can given to a child that came in a miraculous way such that you are able to show off the
Danladi
A boy child born on a Sunday.
Olukayode
God has brought joy to us. A great name to give to a boy at a time that you are feeling very grateful for God’s
Olafunmiloye
Wealth gave me honor or riches gave me a crown.
Oluwamayowa
God has brought joy to us. This name can be used in several different circumstances where there is a general feeling of joy or when
Oluwatamilore
God gave me a gift. Name usually given as a result of answered prayers. An expression of gratitude for the gift from God.
Titilayomi
My joy is forever or forever joy. This name may be given to a child born when the parents are experiencing a time of joy
Omoregbe
A child is family or children make up a family or Child is the nucleus of my family.
Yakubu
This name is a variation of the Biblical name Jacob which means one who follows on another’s heels. Also a sup-planter. ( Genesis 25:26 ; 27:36 ; Hosea 12:2-4 ). Mostly Hausa
Oluwatoni
God is sufficient to have or God is enough to hold on to. People usually name their child Oluwatoni to remind them of a recent
Olawunmi
I love wealth. Usually used as a first name for girls but most recently now used by boys. Rarely used as a last name.