Traditional Niger Names

Servant of God

Servant of God

Servant of the Most Generous

Man, earth

Living, prosperous

Life, living; variant of Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives'

Life, living

The good, the beautiful

Noble, exalted, sublime

The praised one, worthy of praise

Trustworthy, faithful, honest, and reliable.

Excellent, superior, names

Gift from God

Queen of Sheba

Daughter

From the noble camel family; companion of the Prophet

Beloved

Lion

Kindness, grace

Captivating, enchanting, one who abstains

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Fourth child (born after three females)

Beloved, darling

First-born daughter, or a girl born before her brothers.

Collect, gather

Highly praised, commendable, or one who praises God.

Life, living one

Exalted, lofty, high mountain

handsome, good, benefactor

Good, beautiful, virtuous

Life, living

Life, living one

Father of many; a prophet's name

Father of multitudes

Interpreter, studying, immortal

Mother, respected woman

God saves

To increase; the Hausa form of Joseph

Trustworthy, respected

Premature baby, respected wife, trustworthy

Beloved friend

Praised, commendable

Highly praised

Praised one; derived from Muhammad

Praised, fortunate

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Beloved, bitter, or a variation of Mary

Teacher, scholar, learned person