Check out our list of Nigerian baby names and their meanings so you can choose a significant name for baby. You’ll find Nigerian names for baby boys and baby girls. Honor your homeland and family history with these top Nigerian baby names.
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If you have Nigerian heritage, you probably know that each ethnic group in Nigeria has varying traditional naming practices. The Yoruba tend to give names based on circumstance, like Taiwo for the first born in a set of twins, and Kehinde for the second born. Among the Igbo and Yoruba, names that begin or end with Chi, Chukwu or Oluwa, like the name Chinara, reference God. Explore Nigerian baby names and their meanings to find a name that’s meaningful for your family.