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before, best, or darling
Ignorant, unaware
white, pure
Older brother; worthy and virtuous
older brother; virtuous, worthy
unknown
bear, warrior
bear
Father of strength/power
Paternal uncle
Father of the Leopard
Born on Friday
Light of God
snowy mountain
fortune, luck, blessing
one who is not afraid, brave
rich, wealthy, fortunate
Flower, blossom
rich, noble, or glorious
King of the forest
shines like the sun
Hero, warrior
Possibly from 'gauda' (a special bean meal), or after the first Kano King.
Uncertain, possibly related to 'bag' or 'baggage'
God's gift
from Baghdad
Gift of God; Garden of God
possibly 'bag-shaped valley' or 'bend in the river'
baker
bag, pouch, or ram
barrel maker
Loose-fitting, resembling a bag
God-given gift
Tiger, or more literally 'tigress' (feminine form of 'bagh')
lion, tiger, splitter, piercer
happiness, good fortune, prosperity
Noble, respected
Possibly related to 'bagan' (to fight) or 'bagu' (to contend)
small bundle, small bag
little bag, small bundle
royal city
Gift of God
Bagshaw's wood or grove
Happy, fortunate, lucky
Rose, fragrant and beautiful
They endure, they survive
Good, beautiful, handsome, excellent
Hole in the sky
honor, glory, splendor
splendor, glory, magnificence
Splendor/Beauty of the Faith
Splendor, glory, magnificence, beauty
splendor of the faith
Brave, courageous, heroic
hero, brave, valiant
hero, brave, warrior
brave, courageous, hero, champion
brave, courageous, hero
Light of the sea
Spring, springtime
spring, blossom, prime of life
small spring, spring blossom
spring, springtime
springtime, spring
Spring flower, symbolizing renewal and beauty
Ocean, sea
Good, handsome, or excellent
Luck, fortune
Splendor of faith, beauty of religion
Splendor/Beauty of the Religion/Faith
given by God
Dazzling, brilliant, splendid
Joyful, happy, cheerful
joyful, happy, delightful
beautiful, splendid, magnificent
beautiful, splendid, brilliant
beautiful, brilliant, splendid
Beautiful, radiant, splendid
radiant, joyful, happy
handsome, beautiful, joyful, charming
Joyful, beautiful, splendid, radiant
Dazzling, brilliant, noblewoman
shining, brilliant, dazzling
beautiful, radiant, splendid
beautiful, radiant, brilliant
joy, happiness, delight
joy, happiness, splendor, beauty
beautiful, lovely
My heart
Good mind, good thought
good name, good reputation
white, fair
barn, stable
Brave, hero, warrior
Brave, courageous, a hero
storm, tempest
bright, brilliant, shining
Victorious, triumphing over evil
of the sea, sailor, marine
sea, ocean
brilliant, bright, splendid; also related to the sea
of the sea, maritime
Mars, victorious, bringing victory
fortunate, happy day
light of the faith
Smiling, cheerful, radiant
luck, fortune
fortunate, lucky
fortune, luck, happiness
lucky, fortunate
lucky, fortunate, happy
noble birth, high lineage, well-born
Chief, leader
cypress tree; hundred; white; pure
bay, berry
Foreign woman
white, bright, radiant
Black, strength
teacher, instructor
servant of God
Servant of the Prophet
Nature, natural
Nature mother, Mother Nature
White or cypress tree
cypress tree of peace and health
dance
balm, balsam, sweet-smelling tree
bailiff, administrator
bailiff, public official
bailiff, steward
bailiff, administrator, steward
bailiff, administrator, city fortification
To help, to assist
bailiff, steward, city fortification
Born during wartime; warrior
fair, white, pale; or warrior
Butterfly; delicate beauty
bridge over a river
bridge over a stream/river
fair, white, or bane, destroyer
a type of fish
Pure and clear; white and green/blue
Independent, detached, ascetic
festival, feast
From the banyan tree; signifies strength
foreign woman, stranger
bard, poet
Decision, choice, or to choose
good airs
fair-haired, fair-headed
lady, princess, or a variant of Baisa (meaning 'twenty' in some Indian languages)
Name of an ancient city, Vaishali
Son of the master
One born during a pilgrimage to Mecca (Baitul-Allah)
Diminutive of Abaici, meaning 'scorn' or 'disdain'
Little Badius
unknown (possibly 'bay-colored' or related to 'bath')
Gift; God's chosen one, survivor
White rose; hundred glories
White clothes; hundred different meanings
Splendor, glory, magnificence
father of the prince
Outstanding, literary bull
champion, victor
low, short, or under
festival, holiday
Feast of Benjamin
Feast, holiday, celebration
bright, shining, illustrious
flag-bearer, standard-bearer
white, pure, or a type of tree
crane, heron
Warner; named after Usmanu Bunudawa, a 19th-century Hausaland scholar of Kebbi
possibly 'ram' or 'sheep' (archaic)
Firstborn son
Rich, wealthy
Friendly; you do not shun people
honor, respect, or a type of tree
to look after, to protect, to care for
One born in Kano
Young camel; joyous, cheerful
They are well-fed, prosperous, or blessed with abundance
One who kneels to worship God
Noble oath; one who will be prosperous
Our Lady of the Oak