Nigerian Muslim Names
Hausa, Yoruba and Fulani Muslim names from Nigeria — many are local forms of Arabic names, like Nasiru (Nasir), Rashidat (Rashida) and Jibrin (Jibril). Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.
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191 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.
Abba — FatherAbbaas — Stern, lion-likeAbdul Waheed — Servant of the OneAbdul-Ghani — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdul-Hafeez — Servant of the PreserverAbdul-Hakeem — Servant of the All-WiseAbdul-Lateef — Servant of the Subtle, the KindAbdul-Majeed — Servant of the All-GloriousAbdul-Mateen — Servant of the Firm, the StrongAbdul-Mumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdul-Naseer — Servant of the HelperAbdul-Rasheed — Servant of the Guide to the Right PathAbdul-Salam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdulateef — Servant of the Gentle, the SubtleAbdulazeez — Servant of the AlmightyAbdulfatai — Servant of the OpenerAbdulganiyu — Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdulkabir — Servant of the Most GreatAbdullahi — Servant of GodAbdullateef — Servant of the Gentle, the SubtleAbdulmumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdulrasheed — Servant of the Rightly GuidingAbdulwasiu — Servant of the All-EncompassingAbdurrahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbideen — Worshippers, the devoutAbubakar — Father of the young camelAbubakr — Father of the young camel; early riserAdamu — Adam, the first man and ProphetAhmadu — Most praiseworthyAkeem — WiseAkin — Wave, rush, raid (Turkish); brave man (Yoruba)Alhaji — One who has performed the HajjAlhasan — The handsome, the goodAlhassan — The handsome, the goodAliyu — High, exalted (Hausa form of Ali)Amadu — Most praiseworthy; form of AhmadAminu — Trustworthy, faithful (Hausa form of Amin)Ardo — Leader, clan headAudu — Servant (of God)Azeez — Mighty, beloved, preciousBaba — Father; respected elderBabangida — Head of the householdBalarabe — Boy born on WednesdayBashiru — Bringer of good newsBilyaminu — Benjamin, son of the Prophet YaʿqūbBuba — Short form of Abū BakrBukar — Short form of Abū BakrDahiru — Pure, cleanDanjuma — Son born on FridayDanladi — Son born on SundayDauda — David; the Prophet DāwūdDujanah — Name of a Companion; dark rain-cloudFaruq — One who distinguishes truth from falsehoodFatai — The Opener (short for ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ)Fuhad — HeartGambo — Child born after twinsGaniyu — Self-sufficient (short for ʿAbd al-Ghanī)Garba — Traditional Hausa name, meaning not firmly establishedGoni — One who has memorised the QuranHaafiz — Guardian; one who has memorised the QuranHabeeb — Beloved, dear friendHabibu — Beloved, dearHalilu — Close friendHaliru — Commonly given as 'patient, gentle'Hamisu — Fifth; boy born on ThursdayHamzat — Strong, steadfast (the Companion Ḥamza)Harouna — Form of Harun (Aaron), a ProphetHaruna — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Hudhaifa — Classical Arabic name; meaning debatedHusaini — Little handsome oneHussaini — Related to HusaynIddris — Prophet IdrisIdrisu — The Prophet IdrīsIliyasu — Elijah; the Prophet IlyāsInuwa — Shade, shelterIsah — Jesus, Prophet of GodIsiaka — Isaac; the Prophet IsḥāqIsiyaku — Isaac; the Prophet IsḥāqIsmaila — God hears; the Prophet IsmāʿīlJa'afaru — Stream, small riverJamilu — Handsome, beautifulJamiu — Gatherer, one who unitesJibreen — The Angel GabrielJibrin — Gabriel, the archangelJimoh — Friday; boy born on FridayJunaidu — Little soldierKabir — Great, elderKabiru — Great, nobleKamaldeen — Perfection of the faithKamilu — Complete, perfectKamoru — MoonKazeem — One who restrains his angerLamido — Ruler, emirLateef — Gentle, kind, subtleLawal — The firstLawali — The firstLawan — Traditional district head (title)Lukman — Name of the wise Luqman of the QuranMagaji — Heir, successorMaikudi — Wealthy oneMainasara — One who has victoryMamman — Praised (form of Muhammad)Mamuda — Praised, commendableMansur — Victorious, divinely aidedModibbo — Learned man, Islamic scholarModu — Praised (form of Muhammad)Mojeed — GloriousMoshood — Witnessed, well-attestedMuazu — Protected, given refugeMudashiru — The one wrapped in a cloakMudathir — The cloaked oneMuddathir — The one wrapped in a cloakMufutau — KeyMuhammadu — Praised, praiseworthyMuhammed — Praiseworthy, much praisedMuideen — Helper of the faithMujahid — One who strives, strugglerMukhtar — Chosen, selectedMuktar — Chosen, selectedMuniru — Radiant, giving lightMuritala — Chosen, one who is pleasingMurtada — Chosen, approved, well-pleasingMurtala — Chosen, one with whom God is pleasedMusah — Name of the Prophet MosesMustapha — The chosen oneMutiu — ObedientNafiu — Beneficial, usefulNasiru — Helper, supporter, one who gives victoryNimatullah — Blessing of GodNuhu — Prophet NoahNurudeen — Light of the faithOumarou — Long-lived, flourishingQudus — The Most Holy (short for ʿAbd al-Quddūs)Rabiu — SpringRasaki — Provider (short for ʿAbd al-Razzāq)Rasheed — Rightly guided, wise, matureRaufu — Kind, compassionateRazak — Provider (short for Abdul Razak)Rilwan — Divine good pleasureSabitu — Firm, steadfastSabiu — SeventhSadam — One who confronts, a forceful strikerSadiku — Truthful, sincereSagir — Small, young oneSaidu — Happy, fortunateSalami — Peaceful, of peaceSalihu — Righteous, virtuousSalisu — ThirdSaminu — Precious, valuableSani — SecondSanusi — Follower of the Sanusi traditionSeidu — Happy, fortunateShakiru — Thankful, gratefulShamsuddeen — Sun of the faithShehu — Elder, learned leader, shaykhShola — Wealth, honour; one who brings prosperityShuaibu — The Prophet ShuʿaybSidiku — Truthful, sincere believerSikiru — Remembrance (of God)Sodiq — Truthful, sincereSulaimon — Prophet Solomon; man of peaceSule — Short form of Sulaymān (Solomon)Surajo — Lamp, lightTahirou — Pure, chaste, cleanTahiru — Pure, clean, virtuousTajudeen — Crown of the faithTanimu — EighthTaofeek — Success granted by GodTaofik — Success granted by GodTeslim — Submission, greeting of peaceTijani — Follower of the Tijāniyya pathTijjani — Follower of the Tijāniyya pathUba — FatherUmaru — Long-lived, flourishing lifeUsman — Young bustard (bird); name of the third caliphUsmanu — Name of the third CaliphWaliu — Friend of God, protectorWasiu — All-Encompassing (short for ʿAbd al-Wāsiʿ)Waziri — Minister, vizierYahaya — He lives; the Prophet YaḥyāYakubu — Jacob; the Prophet YaʿqūbYaro — Boy, young oneYekini — Certainty, firm faithYisa — Jesus; the Prophet ʿĪsāYunusa — Jonah; the Prophet YūnusYusuff — Joseph; the Prophet YūsufZakari — Form of Zakariyya (God has remembered)Zakariyau — The Prophet ZakariyyāZanna — Noble title of the Borno courtZubair — Strong, firmZubairu — Strong, firm Girl names (170)
Aafiya — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyah — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyat — Good health, well-beingAasiya — Āsiya, wife of PharaohAbibatu — Beloved, dear oneAbidah — Worshipper, devout womanAdijat — Khadija, first wife of the ProphetAdizatou — Born early; form of KhadijaAishat — Living, full of lifeAishatu — Living, alive (form of Aisha)Alimat — Gentle, patient, forbearingAmara — Grace (Igbo)Amatullah — Female servant of GodAminat — Safe, secure (form of Amina)Aminatu — Safe, secure; trustworthyAmudalat — Praise be to GodAsabe — Born on SaturdayAsiat — Asiya, wife of PharaohAsma'u — Names; lofty, exaltedAwawu — Eve, mother of mankindAyishetu — Living, full of lifeAzeezat — Precious, honoured, belovedAzizat — Precious, beloved, honouredBalaraba — Born on WednesdayBarakat — BlessingsBashirah — Bearer of good news, joyfulBasirat — Insight, visionBilikis — Queen of ShebaBilkis — Name of the Queen of ShebaBilkisu — Queen of ShebaBilqis — Name of the Queen of ShebaBinta — DaughterBintu — DaughterFadimatu — Form of FāṭimaFaizah — Victorious, successfulFalmata — Fatima, daughter of the ProphetFanna — Short form of FatimaFareeda — Unique, matchless, a rare gemFarida — Unique, a precious gemFatimoh — Fatima, daughter of the ProphetFatsuma — Form of FāṭimaFausat — Success, triumphFausiyat — Successful, triumphantHabeeba — Beloved, darlingHabeebat — Beloved, dearHabibat — Beloved, darlingHabibatou — Beloved, dearHabibatu — Beloved, darlingHabsatou — Young lionessHadiza — Born early; form of KhadijaHafsah — Young lionessHafsat — Young lioness; form of ḤafṣaHafsatu — Young lioness; form of ḤafṣaHafsoh — Hafsa, Mother of the BelieversHajara — Hagar, mother of Prophet IsmailHajarah — Form of Hajar (Hagar), mother of IsmailHajarat — Hagar, mother of Prophet IsmailHakeemah — Wise, judiciousHalimah — Gentle, patient, forbearingHalimat — Gentle, patient, forbearingHalimatu — Gentle, patient, forbearingHamdalat — Saying 'praise be to God'Haneefah — Upright in faith, sincere believerHassana — Good, beautiful; the first of twin girlsHassanatou — Good deed; beautifulHauwa — Eve; living, life-givingHawawu — Eve, mother of mankindHawwa — Eve; usually linked to lifeHindatu — Hind, a classical Arabic nameHusaina — Little beautiful oneIdiat — GuidanceJummai — Born on FridayJuwairiyya — Young girl; Mother of the BelieversKafayat — Sufficiency, what is enoughKafilat — Guarantor, one who cares for othersKaltume — Plump-cheeked; from Umm KulthumKareemah — Generous, noble womanKarimah — Generous, nobleKhadijat — Born early; premature childKhairat — Good things, good deeds, blessingsKudirat — Power, ability (of God)Ladi — Born on SundayLami — Born on ThursdayLarai — Born on WednesdayLateefah — Gentle, kind, refinedLateefat — Gentle, kindLatifat — Gentle, kind, delicateMaimuna — Blessed, auspicious, fortunateMaimunatu — Blessed, fortunateMardiya — One who is pleasing (to God), well-pleasingMardiyah — Pleasing to God, one who is well-pleasingMardiyya — One who is pleasing (to God)Maryamu — Hausa form of Maryam (Mary)Maymuna — Blessed, auspicious, fortunateMaymunah — Blessed, fortunate, auspiciousMonsurat — Helped (by God), victoriousMorufat — Well-known; doer of goodMosunmola — I have drawn close to wealthMubaarakah — BlessedMujaahidah — Woman who strives (in God's way)Mulikat — QueenMurja — CoralMuslimat — Muslim woman, one who submits to GodMutiat — Obedient (to God)Nafisat — Precious, valuableNana — Respected elder lady, grandmotherNimota — Blessing, favourNimotallahi — Blessing of GodNkechi — That which belongs to GodNura — LightNurat — LightQudrat — Power, ability (of God)Rabi — Fourth; short for Rabi'aRabi'atu — Fourth (daughter)Rafiat — Exalted, high-rankingRaheemah — Merciful, compassionate womanRahila — Traveller; a riding camel fit for journeysRakiya — Ascent, rising; daughter of the ProphetRaliat — Content, well-pleasedRamat — MercyRamatou — Mercy, compassionRamatu — Mercy, compassionRamlah — A patch of sand, sand duneRamota — Mercy, compassionRasheeda — Wise, rightly guidedRasheedat — Rightly guided, wiseRashidat — Rightly guided, wiseRodiat — Content, well-pleasedRofiat — Exalted, high-rankingRoheemat — Merciful, compassionateRukayat — Rising; daughter of the ProphetRukayya — Ascent, rising; gentle and refinedRukayyat — Rising, ascent; daughter of the ProphetRukiya — Rising, ascending; gentleRuqoyah — Rising; daughter of the ProphetSa'ada — Happiness, felicitySa'adatu — Happiness, blissSadiat — Happy, fortunateSadiya — Fortunate, happy, blessed with luckSafiyya — Pure; chosen friendSakinat — Tranquillity, calm from GodSakirat — Grateful, thankfulSalamat — Safety, well-beingSalamatou — Safety, well-being, soundnessSalamatu — Safety, well-being, peaceSaratu — Princess, noble ladySaudat — Sawda, Mother of the BelieversSekinat — Tranquillity, peace of heartShamsiyya — Sunny, of the sunSherifat — Noble, honourableShukurat — Gratitude, thankfulnessSofiat — Pure; chosen friendSofiyat — Pure; chosen friendSummayyah — Classical name of Sumayya, first martyr of IslamTaibat — Good, pure, wholesomeTalatu — Born on TuesdayTaqwa — Piety, God-consciousnessTawakalit — Trust in GodTawakalitu — I have put my trust (in God)Toyibat — Good, pure, wholesomeUmmi — My motherUmmukulthum — Mother of Kulthum; daughter of the ProphetUmmulkhairi — Mother of goodnessWaliyat — Friend of God, protectorWaliyya — Close friend, guardian, protectorWasilat — Means of drawing near (to God)Zainabu — Fragrant tree; form of ZaynabZulai — Short for Zulaihat (Zulaykha)Zulaihat — Zulaykha, wife of al-AzizZulikha — Zulaykha, wife of al-Aziz