Your princess deserves a beautiful name
Nigerian princess names for your baby girl
If you’re looking for Nigerian princess names for your baby girl, you’ve come to the right place. You can choose from our list of beautiful names from different ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Nigerian princess names for your baby girl
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What’s in a name?
Naming a child in Nigeria is as important as the birth of the child. A child’s name is supposed to reveal the following:
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1. The child’s destiny
Ethnic groups in Nigeria usually give names that foretell the child’s future. In Igboland, the name Erinma means a child of beauty/ and one who has great prospects.
2. Names describe the family’s situation when the child was born
Sometimes parents give names to children so they’ll never forget how things were when they gave birth to that child. The Yoruba name Ebudola means insults have become wealth. This is a fitting name for families who have been mocked for being childless or poor.
3. Names honour God
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Religion is an important factor when it comes to child-naming conventions in Nigeria. For the Igbos, names with the prefix ‘Chi’ show reverence to God. Chiamaka means God is beautiful. Chinwendu means life belongs to God. Chioma means good God. In Yorubaland, names with the prefix Oluwa also show respect for God. Oluwatobi means God is mighty. Oluwatofunmi means God is enough for me.
4. Names reflect the deepest desires of the parents
It is normal for a child’s name to reflect the hopes and dreams of the parents. Kasimawo is Yoruba name which means let’s wait and see if this child will live long. Parents who have lost many children usually give this name to their newborns.
5. Names reveal the child’s socioeconomic status in the community
Royal families have special names for children. Amir is a Hausa name which means a ruler. Eze (Igbo) means king. In Yoruba, Oba means king, and any names carrying the Oba prefix is meant to show that the bearer is from royalty. Knowing the various royal prefixes will help you choose suitable Nigerian princess names for your baby girl.
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Nigerian princess names by ethnic group
Igbo princess names
Adaeze – Princess/ A king’s daughter
Adaego – daughter of wealth
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Adaobi – first daughter in the family
Akwaugo – a precious daughter
Nwabuona – a child is gold
Obiageli – born into riches
Olaedo – gold
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Olanma – pearl
Ugonma – a beautiful eagle
Uloaku – born into the house of wealth
Nwabuona – this child is gold
Yoruba Nigerian princess names for girls
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Adebisi – she has been added to the crown
Adedamola – the crown comes with riches
Adelola – the crown brings honour
Adepeju – the crown is filled with honour
Abioye – born into a royal home
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Adenike – take care of the crown
Aderiyike – a pampered crown
Bisi – first daughter
Folashade – honour gives the crown
Tiwa – the one who owns the crown
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Hausa Nigerian princess names
Aisha – prosperous
Aminah – protected and secure
Amilah – graceful
Nabilah – Magnanimous, noble
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Kubra – senior, greatness
Mansurah – victorious
Asmau – eminent
Halimah – gentle
Ibibio Nigerian princess names
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Obonganwan – Queen
Ukara – leadership
Ukoanwan – brave woman
Odudu – power
Inyene – wealth
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Uforo – wealth
These beautiful Nigerian princess names are a great fit for your princess. Have fun choosing the best name for yourself.
Resource: BBC.com
Also Read: The most unique Igbo names for girls in 2019
This article was first published on AfricaParent.com
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