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Ifesinachi
igbo ยท ๐ Girl
โNothing compares to Godโ
Pronunciation: EE-feh-see-NAH-chee
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Adewale
๐โThe crown has come homeโ
๐ Ah-DEH-wah-leh
Ayomide
๐โMy joy has arrivedโ
๐ Ah-YAW-mee-deh
Oluwaseun
๐โGod is to be thankedโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-SHEH-oon
Adeola
๐โThe crown has honorโ
๐ Ah-DEH-aw-lah
Temitope
๐โMine is worthy of thanksโ
๐ TEH-mee-TOH-peh
Oluwadamilola
๐โGod has blessed me with wealthโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-DAH-mee-LOH-lah
Ifeoluwa
๐โThe love of Godโ
๐ EE-feh-oh-LOO-wah
Adebayo
๐โThe crown meets joyโ
๐ Ah-DEH-BAH-yoh
Adeniyi
๐โThe crown has prestigeโ
๐ Ah-DEH-NEE-yee
Adekunle
๐โThe crown fills the houseโ
๐ Ah-DEH-KOON-leh
Adedayo
๐โThe crown becomes joyโ
๐ Ah-DEH-DAH-yoh
Adetokunbo
๐โThe crown came from across the seaโ
๐ Ah-DEH-toh-KOON-boh
Adeleke
๐โThe crown achieves greatnessโ
๐ Ah-DEH-LEH-keh
Adewumi
๐โThe crown is pleasing to meโ
๐ Ah-DEH-WOO-mee
Adedotun
๐โThe crown is fresh againโ
๐ Ah-DEH-DOH-toon
Adejare
๐โThe crown has met its keeperโ
๐ Ah-DEH-JAH-reh
Adeyemi
๐โThe crown suits meโ
๐ Ah-DEH-YEH-mee
Aderinsola
๐โThe crown walks toward wealthโ
๐ Ah-DEH-reen-SOH-lah
Adebimpe
๐โThe crown gave birth to me fullyโ
๐ Ah-DEH-BEEM-peh
Adediwura
๐โThe crown has become goldโ
๐ Ah-DEH-dee-WOO-rah
Adenike
๐โThe crown has careโ
๐ Ah-DEH-NEE-keh
Ayotunde
๐โJoy has returnedโ
๐ Ah-YAW-TOON-deh
Ayodeji
๐โJoy is doubledโ
๐ Ah-YAW-DEH-jee
Ayobami
๐โJoy asked me to comeโ
๐ Ah-YAW-BAH-mee
Ayokunle
๐โJoy fills the houseโ
๐ Ah-YAW-KOON-leh
Ayodele
๐โJoy has come homeโ
๐ Ah-YAW-DEH-leh
Ayomipo
๐โMy joy is plentyโ
๐ Ah-YAW-MEE-poh
Ayoola
๐โJoy in wealthโ
๐ Ah-YAW-oh-lah
Oluwafemi
๐โGod loves meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-FEH-mee
Oluwatobi
๐โGod is greatโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee
Oluwatobiloba
๐โGod is the greatest kingโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee-LOH-bah
Oluwadara
๐โGod is goodโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-DAH-rah
Oluwafikayomi
๐โGod added to my blessingsโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-FEE-kah-YOH-mee
Oluwanifemi
๐โGod loves meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-nee-FEH-mee
Oluwatosin
๐โGod is worthy of praiseโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TOH-seen
Oluwakemi
๐โGod takes care of meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-KEH-mee
Oluwabunmi
๐โGod gave me a giftโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-BOON-mee
Oluwaseyi
๐โGod made thisโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-SHEH-yee
Oluwapelumi
๐โGod is complete for meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-PEH-loo-mee
Oluwajomiloju
๐โGod has made me see joyโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-JOH-mee-LOH-joo
Oluwatimilehin
๐โGod has my backโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TEE-mee-LEH-heen
Olumide
๐โMy lord has arrivedโ
๐ Oh-LOO-mee-deh
Oluyemi
๐โGod suits meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-YEH-mee
Olusegun
๐โGod is victoriousโ
๐ Oh-LOO-SHEH-goon
Olufunke
๐โGod has given me to care forโ
๐ Oh-LOO-FOON-keh
Olubunmi
๐โMy lord has given me a giftโ
๐ Oh-LOO-BOON-mee
Olufemi
๐โGod loves meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-FEH-mee
Olusola
๐โGod has blessed wealthโ
๐ Oh-LOO-SOH-lah
Oluwabukunmi
๐โGod has blessed meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-BOO-koon-mee
Ifeanyichukwu
๐โNothing is impossible with Godโ
๐ EE-feh-AH-nyee-CHOO-kwoo
Ifedayo
๐โLove becomes joyโ
๐ EE-feh-DAH-yoh
Ifetayo
๐โLove is enough for joyโ
๐ EE-feh-TAH-yoh
Ifeoma
๐โA good thing; beautifulโ
๐ EE-feh-OH-mah
Ifechukwu
๐โThe light of Godโ
๐ EE-feh-CHOO-kwoo
Ifemide
๐โLove has arrivedโ
๐ EE-feh-MEE-deh
Ifesimi
๐โLove rests in meโ
๐ EE-feh-SEE-mee
Ifesinachi
๐โNothing compares to Godโ
๐ EE-feh-see-NAH-chee
Obafemi
๐โThe king loves meโ
๐ Oh-BAH-FEH-mee
Obatunde
๐โThe king has returnedโ
๐ Oh-BAH-TOON-deh
Obaloluwa
๐โThe king belongs to Godโ
๐ Oh-BAH-loh-LOO-wah
Obaseki
๐โThe king does moreโ
๐ Oh-BAH-SEH-kee
Obadele
๐โThe king has arrived at the houseโ
๐ Oh-BAH-DEH-leh
Omolara
๐โA child is a companionโ
๐ Oh-MOH-LAH-rah
Omololu
๐โA child is God's ownโ
๐ Oh-MOH-LOH-loo
Omolade
๐โA child is a crownโ
๐ Oh-MOH-LAH-deh
Omowunmi
๐โA child is desirableโ
๐ Oh-MOH-WOON-mee
Omolabake
๐โA child that is pamperedโ
๐ Oh-MOH-LAH-bah-keh
Omonike
๐โA child to be cherishedโ
๐ Oh-MOH-NEE-keh
Omotola
๐โA child is precious as wealthโ
๐ Oh-MOH-TOH-lah
Oladele
๐โWealth has come homeโ
๐ Oh-LAH-DEH-leh
Oladipo
๐โWealth is joined togetherโ
๐ Oh-LAH-DEE-poh
Olamide
๐โMy wealth has arrivedโ
๐ Oh-LAH-MEE-deh
Olasubomi
๐โWealth rises up for meโ
๐ Oh-LAH-SOO-boh-mee
Olanrewaju
๐โMy wealth is moving forwardโ
๐ Oh-LAHN-reh-WAH-joo
Olatunde
๐โWealth has returnedโ
๐ Oh-LAH-TOON-deh
Olabisi
๐โWealth has increasedโ
๐ Oh-LAH-BEE-see
Oladunni
๐โWealth is sweetโ
๐ Oh-LAH-DOON-nee
Olayinka
๐โWealth surrounds meโ
๐ Oh-LAH-YEEN-kah
Olaoluwa
๐โGod's wealthโ
๐ Oh-LAH-oh-LOO-wah
Boluwatife
๐โAs God wills itโ
๐ BOH-loo-WAH-tee-feh
Babajide
๐โFather has returnedโ
๐ BAH-bah-JEE-deh
Bamidele
๐โFollow me homeโ
๐ BAH-mee-DEH-leh
Bisola
๐โBorn into wealthโ
๐ BEE-SOH-lah
Bukola
๐โAdded to wealthโ
๐ BOO-KOH-lah
Damilola
๐โBless me with wealthโ
๐ DAH-mee-LOH-lah
Damilare
๐โBe prosperous for meโ
๐ DAH-mee-LAH-reh
Dayo
๐โJoy arrivesโ
๐ DAH-yoh
Dunmininu
๐โDo not sadden meโ
๐ DOON-mee-NEE-noo
Enitan
๐โPerson of story; person with a rich historyโ
๐ EH-nee-tahn
Eyitayo
๐โThis is enough joyโ
๐ EH-yee-TAH-yoh
Fehintola
๐โLean on wealthโ
๐ FEH-heen-TOH-lah
Folake
๐โPlaced in the care of wealthโ
๐ FOH-LAH-keh
Folashade
๐โWealth has provided a crownโ
๐ FOH-lah-SHAH-deh
Funmilayo
๐โGive me joyโ
๐ FOON-mee-LAH-yoh
Gbemisola
๐โCarry me into wealthโ
๐ GBEH-mee-SOH-lah
Idowu
๐โBorn after twinsโ
๐ EE-DOH-woo
Ireti
๐โHopeโ
๐ EE-REH-tee
Jadesola
๐โWalk into wealthโ
๐ JAH-deh-SOH-lah
Jumoke
๐โEveryone loves the childโ
๐ JOO-MOH-keh
Kayode
๐โHe brought joyโ
๐ KAH-YOH-deh
Kehinde
๐โSecond born of twinsโ
๐ KEH-HEEN-deh
Kolade
๐โBrings honorโ
๐ KOH-LAH-deh
Mojisola
๐โI wake into wealthโ
๐ MOH-jee-SOH-lah
Morenike
๐โI found someone to cherishโ
๐ MOH-reh-NEE-keh
Morayo
๐โI see joyโ
๐ MOH-RAH-yoh
Motunrayo
๐โI am renewed with joyโ
๐ MOH-toon-RAH-yoh
Nifemi
๐โLove meโ
๐ NEE-FEH-mee
Olaitan
๐โWealth never runs outโ
๐ Oh-LAH-ee-tahn
Opeyemi
๐โI should give praiseโ
๐ Oh-PEH-YEH-mee
Oreofe
๐โA gift of graceโ
๐ Oh-REH-oh-feh
Oreoluwa
๐โA gift from Godโ
๐ Oh-REH-oh-LOO-wah
Oyinkansola
๐โHoney flows into wealthโ
๐ Oh-YEEN-kahn-SOH-lah
Rotimi
๐โStay with meโ
๐ ROH-TEE-mee
Segun
๐โConquerorโ
๐ SHEH-goon
Simisola
๐โRest in wealthโ
๐ SEE-mee-SOH-lah
Sunkanmi
๐โDraw close to meโ
๐ SHOON-KAHN-mee
Taiwo
๐โFirst born of twinsโ
๐ TAH-ee-woh
Temidayo
๐โMine has become joyโ
๐ TEH-mee-DAH-yoh
Temilade
๐โMy own is the crownโ
๐ TEH-mee-LAH-deh
Temiloluwa
๐โMine belongs to Godโ
๐ TEH-mee-LOH-loo-wah
Titilayo
๐โEternally joyfulโ
๐ TEE-tee-LAH-yoh
Titilope
๐โEternally worthy of praiseโ
๐ TEE-tee-LOH-peh
Tolani
๐โWealth belongs to meโ
๐ TOH-LAH-nee
Tolulope
๐โTo God be the gloryโ
๐ TOH-LOO-LOH-peh
Tope
๐โWorthy of thanksโ
๐ TOH-peh
Wale
๐โCome homeโ
๐ WAH-leh
Wunmi
๐โDesirable to meโ
๐ WOON-mee
Yemisi
๐โHonor befits meโ
๐ YEH-MEE-see
Yinka
๐โSurrounded by wealthโ
๐ YEEN-kah
Yetunde
๐โMother has returnedโ
๐ YEH-TOON-deh
Adetola
๐โThe crown is worthy as wealthโ
๐ Ah-DEH-TOH-lah
Adekemi
๐โThe crown cherishes meโ
๐ Ah-DEH-KEH-mee
Oluwadarasimi
๐โGod is good to meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-DAH-rah-SEE-mee
Oluwateniola
๐โGod has the mantle of wealthโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TEH-nee-OH-lah
Oluwademilade
๐โGod has crowned meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-DEH-mee-LAH-deh
Ayonimofe
๐โJoy is what I desireโ
๐ Ah-YAW-NEE-moh-feh
Ayinke
๐โPraise is worthy of this childโ
๐ Ah-YEEN-keh
Obabiyi
๐โThe king is born into thisโ
๐ Oh-BAH-BEE-yee
Omobola
๐โA child meets wealthโ
๐ Oh-MOH-BOH-lah
Omobolanle
๐โA child is the wealth of the homeโ
๐ Oh-MOH-BOH-LAHN-leh
Ayomikun
๐โMy joy is fullโ
๐ Ah-YAW-MEE-koon
Oladimeji
๐โMy wealth is doubledโ
๐ Oh-LAH-dee-MEH-jee
Olajumoke
๐โWealth is cherished by allโ
๐ Oh-LAH-JOO-moh-keh
Mobolaji
๐โBorn in wealthโ
๐ MOH-BOH-LAH-jee
Tinuade
๐โA crown is worth holding ontoโ
๐ TEE-noo-AH-deh
Abiodun
๐โBorn at the time of celebrationโ
๐ AH-bee-OH-doon
Abimbola
๐โBorn to be wealthyโ
๐ AH-BEEM-boh-lah
Arinola
๐โWalking with wealthโ
๐ Ah-REE-NOH-lah
Oluwasegun
๐โGod has conqueredโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-SHEH-goon
Oluwafunmilayo
๐โGod gives me joyโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-FOON-mee-LAH-yoh
Adedeji
๐โThe crown has become two; doubledโ
๐ Ah-DEH-DEH-jee
Adesewa
๐โThe crown brings beautyโ
๐ Ah-DEH-SHEH-wah
Olamilekan
๐โMy wealth has increasedโ
๐ Oh-LAH-MEE-leh-kahn
Omoyemi
๐โA child that suits meโ
๐ Oh-MOH-YEH-mee
Adebola
๐โThe crown meets wealthโ
๐ Ah-DEH-BOH-lah
Solape
๐โWealth is worthy of thanksโ
๐ SOH-LAH-peh
Afolabi
๐โBorn into wealthโ
๐ Ah-FOH-LAH-bee
Oluwakayode
๐โGod brings joyโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-KAH-yoh-deh
Chinonso
๐โGod is closeโ
๐ Chee-NOHN-soh
Chukwuemeka
๐โGod has done great thingsโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-eh-MEH-kah
Nneka
๐โMother is supremeโ
๐ NEH-kah
Chidinma
๐โGod is goodโ
๐ Chee-DEEN-mah
Obinna
๐โFather's heartโ
๐ Oh-BEE-nah
Uchenna
๐โGod's will; God's thoughtโ
๐ Oo-CHEH-nah
Kelechi
๐โGive praise to Godโ
๐ KEH-leh-chee
Nnamdi
๐โMy father is aliveโ
๐ NAH-mm-dee
Chidiebere
๐โGod is mercifulโ
๐ Chee-dee-EH-beh-reh
Chimamanda
๐โMy God will never fail meโ
๐ Chee-mah-MAHN-dah
Chibueze
๐โGod is the kingโ
๐ Chee-boo-EH-zeh
Chinedu
๐โGod leadsโ
๐ Chee-NEH-doo
Chinelo
๐โGod's own thoughtโ
๐ Chee-NEH-loh
Chinenye
๐โGod givesโ
๐ Chee-NEH-nyeh
Chioma
๐โGood God; God is goodโ
๐ Chee-OH-mah
Chinaza
๐โGod answersโ
๐ Chee-NAH-zah
Chinyere
๐โGod gaveโ
๐ Chee-NYEH-reh
Chikadibia
๐โGod is the greatestโ
๐ Chee-kah-DEE-bee-ah
Chikaodinaka
๐โGod has decided the bestโ
๐ Chee-kah-oh-dee-NAH-kah
Chimdi
๐โMy God knowsโ
๐ CHEEM-dee
Chinaecherem
๐โGod has thought well of meโ
๐ Chee-nah-eh-CHEH-rehm
Chisimdi
๐โGod is with meโ
๐ Chee-SEEM-dee
Chizirim
๐โGod sent meโ
๐ Chee-ZEE-reem
Chukwudi
๐โGod existsโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-dee
Chukwuka
๐โGod is supremeโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-kah
Chukwuebuka
๐โGod is greatโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-eh-BOO-kah
Chukwuma
๐โGod knowsโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-mah
Chukwunonso
๐โGod is closeโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-NOHN-soh
Chukwunyere
๐โGod gaveโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-NYEH-reh
Chukwubuikem
๐โGod is my strengthโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-boo-EE-kehm
Nnaemeka
๐โFather has done great thingsโ
๐ NAH-eh-MEH-kah
Nnadi
๐โFather is aliveโ
๐ NAH-dee
Nneoma
๐โGood motherโ
๐ NEH-OH-mah
Nnenne
๐โMother's mother; grandmotherโ
๐ NEH-NEH
Nneamaka
๐โMother is beautifulโ
๐ NEH-ah-MAH-kah
Nwachukwu
๐โChild of Godโ
๐ NWAH-CHOO-kwoo
Nwabueze
๐โChild is the kingโ
๐ NWAH-boo-EH-zeh
Nwamaka
๐โThe child is beautifulโ
๐ NWAH-MAH-kah
Nwakaego
๐โA child is greater than wealthโ
๐ NWAH-kah-EH-goh
Nwanneka
๐โA sibling is greatestโ
๐ NWAH-NEH-kah
Nwachinemelu
๐โA child who has God's protectionโ
๐ NWAH-chee-NEH-meh-loo
Nwakaihe
๐โA child is more than possessionsโ
๐ NWAH-kah-EE-heh
Ezekwesili
๐โThe king agreesโ
๐ EH-zeh-KWEH-see-lee
Ezeudo
๐โKing of peaceโ
๐ EH-zeh-OO-doh
Ezemdi
๐โThe king is knowledgeableโ
๐ EH-ZEHM-dee
Ezinne
๐โGood motherโ
๐ EH-ZEE-neh
Ezenwanyi
๐โQueen; beautiful womanโ
๐ EH-zeh-NWAHN-yee
Ezechi
๐โKing from Godโ
๐ EH-ZEH-chee
Adaeze
๐โThe king's daughter; princessโ
๐ Ah-DAH-eh-zeh
Adaora
๐โThe people's daughterโ
๐ Ah-DAH-oh-rah
Adaku
๐โDaughter of wealthโ
๐ Ah-DAH-koo
Amarachi
๐โGod's graceโ
๐ Ah-mah-RAH-chee
Amara
๐โGrace; mercyโ
๐ Ah-MAH-rah
Chiamaka
๐โGod is beautifulโ
๐ Chee-ah-MAH-kah
Chibuzo
๐โGod leads the wayโ
๐ Chee-BOO-zoh
Chibuike
๐โGod is strengthโ
๐ Chee-boo-EE-keh
Chidozie
๐โGod has repairedโ
๐ Chee-DOH-zee-eh
Chigoziem
๐โGod has blessed meโ
๐ Chee-GOH-zee-ehm
Chigozirim
๐โGod has blessed me abundantlyโ
๐ Chee-goh-ZEE-reem
Chijioke
๐โGod gives generouslyโ
๐ Chee-JEE-oh-keh
Chima
๐โGod knowsโ
๐ CHEE-mah
Chimezie
๐โGod has mended thingsโ
๐ Chee-MEH-zee-eh
Chisomaga
๐โGod is always by my sideโ
๐ Chee-soh-MAH-gah
Chizoba
๐โGod save usโ
๐ Chee-ZOH-bah
Chijindu
๐โGod holds lifeโ
๐ Chee-JEEN-doo
Ebele
๐โMercy; kindnessโ
๐ EH-BEH-leh
Ekene
๐โPraise; thanksโ
๐ EH-KEH-neh
Emeka
๐โGreat deeds (short form of Chukwuemeka)โ
๐ EH-MEH-kah
Ginika
๐โWhat is greater than a childโ
๐ JEE-nee-kah
Ihechi
๐โThe light of Godโ
๐ EE-heh-chee
Ikechukwu
๐โThe power of Godโ
๐ EE-keh-CHOO-kwoo
Ikenna
๐โThe power of the fatherโ
๐ EE-KEH-nah
Kainene
๐โLet us look at this one; beautiful childโ
๐ KAH-ee-NEH-neh
Kenechukwu
๐โGive thanks to Godโ
๐ KEH-neh-CHOO-kwoo
Kosisochukwu
๐โAs it pleases Godโ
๐ KOH-see-soh-CHOO-kwoo
Lotachukwu
๐โRemember Godโ
๐ LOH-tah-CHOO-kwoo
Munachi
๐โGod is with meโ
๐ MOO-NAH-chee
Ngozi
๐โBlessingโ
๐ NGOH-zee
Nkechi
๐โGod's ownโ
๐ NKEH-chee
Nkemdirim
๐โWhat I have belongs to meโ
๐ NKEHM-dee-reem
Nkiruka
๐โThe best is yet to comeโ
๐ NKEE-ROO-kah
Obiageli
๐โOne who has come to enjoy wealthโ
๐ Oh-bee-AH-geh-lee
Obiora
๐โThe people's heartโ
๐ Oh-bee-OH-rah
Obianuju
๐โBorn in the time of plentyโ
๐ Oh-bee-ah-NOO-joo
Odinaka
๐โIt is wellโ
๐ Oh-dee-NAH-kah
Ogechukwu
๐โGod's timeโ
๐ Oh-geh-CHOO-kwoo
Okechukwu
๐โGod's portionโ
๐ Oh-keh-CHOO-kwoo
Okezie
๐โBorn on a respected dayโ
๐ Oh-KEH-zee-eh
Oluchi
๐โGod's workโ
๐ Oh-LOO-chee
Oluchukwu
๐โThe work of Godโ
๐ Oh-loo-CHOO-kwoo
Osondu
๐โRunning toward lifeโ
๐ Oh-SOHN-doo
Somadina
๐โLet me not be aloneโ
๐ SOH-mah-DEE-nah
Somtochukwu
๐โPraise Godโ
๐ SOHM-toh-CHOO-kwoo
Tobechukwu
๐โPraise Godโ
๐ TOH-beh-CHOO-kwoo
Uche
๐โThought; mindโ
๐ OO-cheh
Ugochi
๐โGod's eagle; God's gloryโ
๐ Oo-GOH-chee
Ugochukwu
๐โGod's eagleโ
๐ Oo-goh-CHOO-kwoo
Uju
๐โAbundance; plentyโ
๐ OO-joo
Uzochukwu
๐โThe way of Godโ
๐ OO-zoh-CHOO-kwoo
Yagazie
๐โMay it be heard everywhereโ
๐ YAH-gah-zee-eh
Zimuzo
๐โShow me the wayโ
๐ ZEE-moo-zoh
Zinachidi
๐โGod's presence protectsโ
๐ ZEE-nah-CHEE-dee
Nnabuike
๐โFather is strengthโ
๐ NAH-boo-EE-keh
Nnabuchi
๐โFather is Godโ
๐ NAH-BOO-chee
Nnadozie
๐โFather repairsโ
๐ NAH-DOH-zee-eh
Nnedinso
๐โMother is patientโ
๐ NEH-DEEN-soh
Nwabugwu
๐โA child is respectedโ
๐ NWAH-BOOG-woo
Nwadiuto
๐โA child is lifeโ
๐ NWAH-dee-OO-toh
Ezechinyere
๐โGod gave the kingโ
๐ EH-zeh-chee-NYEH-reh
Arinze
๐โThank Godโ
๐ Ah-REEN-zeh
Azubuike
๐โThe past is your strengthโ
๐ AH-zoo-BOO-ee-keh
Chisolu
๐โGod aloneโ
๐ Chee-SOH-loo
Chetachi
๐โRemember Godโ
๐ CHEH-TAH-chee
Chisom
๐โGod is with meโ
๐ CHEE-sohm
Dinma
๐โGood; beautifulโ
๐ DEEN-mah
Ebubechukwu
๐โGod's gloryโ
๐ EH-boo-beh-CHOO-kwoo
Ifunanya
๐โLoveโ
๐ EE-foo-NAHN-yah
Kamsi
๐โLet me tell itโ
๐ KAHM-see
Mmesoma
๐โBeautiful; goodnessโ
๐ MEH-SOH-mah
Ndubuisi
๐โLife is the first priorityโ
๐ NDOO-boo-EE-see
Nnachi
๐โFather from Godโ
๐ NAH-chee
Ogechi
๐โGod's timeโ
๐ Oh-GEH-chee
Onyinye
๐โGiftโ
๐ Oh-NYEE-nyeh
Sopuruchi
๐โThank Godโ
๐ SOH-poo-ROO-chee
Tochukwu
๐โPraise Godโ
๐ TOH-CHOO-kwoo
Uchechi
๐โGod's willโ
๐ Oo-CHEH-chee
Udochukwu
๐โGod's peaceโ
๐ Oo-doh-CHOO-kwoo
Onyekachi
๐โWho is greater than Godโ
๐ Oh-nyeh-KAH-chee
Obioma
๐โGood heartโ
๐ Oh-bee-OH-mah
Onyedikachi
๐โWho is like Godโ
๐ Oh-nyeh-DEE-kah-chee
Ijeoma
๐โSafe journey; good roadโ
๐ EE-jeh-OH-mah
Kamsiyochukwu
๐โAs I asked Godโ
๐ KAHM-see-YOH-choo-kwoo
Chidera
๐โGod has writtenโ
๐ Chee-DEH-rah
Chiedozie
๐โGod has repaired itโ
๐ Chee-eh-DOH-zee-eh
Uchechukwu
๐โGod's thoughtโ
๐ Oo-cheh-CHOO-kwoo
Njideka
๐โWhat I have is the greatestโ
๐ NJEE-DEH-kah
Somkenechukwu
๐โThank God for what I haveโ
๐ SOHM-keh-neh-CHOO-kwoo
Abdullahi
๐โServant of Godโ
๐ Ab-doo-LAH-hee
Fatimah
๐โOne who abstains; daughter of the Prophetโ
๐ FAH-tee-mah
Ibrahim
๐โFather of nationsโ
๐ Ee-brah-HEEM
Aisha
๐โAlive; living; prosperousโ
๐ AH-ee-shah
Musa
๐โDrawn from the water; Mosesโ
๐ MOO-sah
Hauwa
๐โLife; living one (Eve)โ
๐ HAH-oo-wah
Suleiman
๐โMan of peace; Solomonโ
๐ SOO-lay-MAHN
Amina
๐โTruthful; faithful; named after Queen Amina of Zazzauโ
๐ Ah-MEE-nah
Usman
๐โBaby bustard; companion of the Prophetโ
๐ OOS-mahn
Zainab
๐โFather's precious jewel; fragrant flowerโ
๐ ZAY-nahb
Aliyu
๐โThe exalted oneโ
๐ Ah-LEE-yoo
Hadiza
๐โPremature child; named after the Prophet's first wifeโ
๐ Hah-DEE-zah
Muhammad
๐โPraiseworthy; the praised oneโ
๐ Moo-HAH-mahd
Maryam
๐โBeloved; pious; Maryโ
๐ MAHR-yahm
Yusuf
๐โGod will increase; Josephโ
๐ YOO-soof
Halima
๐โGentle; patient; generousโ
๐ Hah-LEE-mah
Ahmad
๐โMost praiseworthyโ
๐ AH-mahd
Khadija
๐โPremature child; the Prophet's first wifeโ
๐ Kah-DEE-jah
Ismail
๐โGod will hearโ
๐ Ees-mah-EEL
Safiya
๐โPure; untroubled; best friendโ
๐ Sah-FEE-yah
Bashir
๐โBringer of good newsโ
๐ Bah-SHEER
Ruqayya
๐โAscending; progressingโ
๐ Roo-KAH-yah
Hamza
๐โStrong; steadfast; lionโ
๐ HAHM-zah
Nana
๐โQueen; lady of nobilityโ
๐ NAH-nah
Sanusi
๐โRadiance; lightโ
๐ Sah-NOO-see
Bilkisu
๐โQueen of Shebaโ
๐ Beel-KEE-soo
Garba
๐โA name given to the child born after twinsโ
๐ GAHR-bah
Asma'u
๐โSupreme; excellent; named after Nana Asma'uโ
๐ AHS-mah-oo
Danladi
๐โBorn on Sundayโ
๐ DAHN-lah-dee
Balkis
๐โThe beautiful queenโ
๐ BAHL-kees
Haruna
๐โAaron; mountaineerโ
๐ Hah-ROO-nah
Jamila
๐โBeautiful; elegantโ
๐ Jah-MEE-lah
Idris
๐โStudious; interpreter; name of a Prophetโ
๐ EED-rees
Lubaba
๐โThe innermost essenceโ
๐ Loo-BAH-bah
Lawal
๐โFirst born; the firstโ
๐ Lah-WAHL
Rabi
๐โSpring; harvest; born during the harvest seasonโ
๐ RAH-bee
Nasiru
๐โHelper; supporter; protectorโ
๐ Nah-SEE-roo
Hassana
๐โBeautiful; a twin (female)โ
๐ Hah-SAH-nah
Kabiru
๐โThe great oneโ
๐ Kah-BEE-roo
Hussaina
๐โBeautiful; a twin (female)โ
๐ Hoo-SAY-nah
Abubakar
๐โNoble; the first Caliphโ
๐ Ah-BOO-bah-kahr
Sa'adatu
๐โHappiness; good fortuneโ
๐ Sah-ah-DAH-too
Bello
๐โOne who helps the cause of Islamโ
๐ BEH-loh
Barakah
๐โBlessing; divine abundanceโ
๐ BAH-rah-kah
Sani
๐โBorn on a Monday; second (born)โ
๐ SAH-nee
Ladidi
๐โPrecious; belovedโ
๐ Lah-DEE-dee
Tanimu
๐โWishes come trueโ
๐ Tah-NEE-moo
Rakiya
๐โGraceful; charmingโ
๐ Rah-KEE-yah
Shehu
๐โLeader; scholar; elderโ
๐ SHEH-hoo
Murjanatu
๐โCoral; precious gemโ
๐ Moor-JAH-nah-too
Jibril
๐โArchangel Gabriel; God is my strengthโ
๐ Jee-BREEL
Talatu
๐โBorn on Tuesdayโ
๐ TAH-lah-too
Sulaiman
๐โMan of peace; Solomonโ
๐ SOO-lay-MAHN
Binta
๐โDaughter; beautiful maidenโ
๐ BEEN-tah
Adamu
๐โMade of earth; Adamโ
๐ Ah-DAH-moo
Nafisa
๐โPrecious; delicate; gemโ
๐ Nah-FEE-sah
Buhari
๐โOne who collects hadithโ
๐ Boo-HAH-ree
Falmata
๐โWeaned child; a variation of Fatimahโ
๐ Fahl-MAH-tah
Dauda
๐โBeloved; Davidโ
๐ DAH-oo-dah
Gimbiya
๐โPrincessโ
๐ Geem-BEE-yah
Mukhtar
๐โThe chosen oneโ
๐ MOOK-tahr
Umma
๐โNation; community; motherโ
๐ OOM-mah
Dikko
๐โOne who was born when the family needed a boyโ
๐ DEE-koh
Yar'adua
๐โDaughter of prayerโ
๐ Yar-ah-DOO-wah
Salisu
๐โBorn on Tuesday; third (born)โ
๐ Sah-LEE-soo
Laraba
๐โBorn on Wednesdayโ
๐ LAH-rah-bah
Rabiu
๐โSpring; profitโ
๐ Rah-BEE-oo
Uwani
๐โBorn in the afternoonโ
๐ Oo-WAH-nee
Zubairu
๐โStrong; powerfulโ
๐ Zoo-BAY-roo
Lantana
๐โBlessing; giftโ
๐ Lahn-TAH-nah
Nuhu
๐โNoah; rest; comfortโ
๐ NOO-hoo
Dije
๐โThe last born daughterโ
๐ DEE-jeh
Tanko
๐โBorn after successive female childrenโ
๐ TAHN-koh
Hajara
๐โFlight; emigration; Hagarโ
๐ Hah-JAH-rah
Yunusa
๐โJonah; doveโ
๐ Yoo-NOO-sah
Asabe
๐โBorn on Saturdayโ
๐ AH-sah-beh
Mansur
๐โDivinely aided; victoriousโ
๐ Mahn-SOOR
Sakina
๐โTranquility; peace of mindโ
๐ Sah-KEE-nah
Auwal
๐โThe first; beginningโ
๐ AH-oo-wahl
Suwaiba
๐โReward; recompenseโ
๐ Soo-WAY-bah
Gambo
๐โBorn after twinsโ
๐ GAHM-boh
Hawwa
๐โEve; source of lifeโ
๐ HAH-wah
Sadiq
๐โTruthful; honestโ
๐ SAH-deek
Lubabatu
๐โPrecious pearl; the innermost essenceโ
๐ Loo-BAH-bah-too
Jamilu
๐โHandsome; beautifulโ
๐ JAH-mee-loo
Ummulkulsum
๐โMother of the plump-cheeked; daughter of the Prophetโ
๐ OOM-mool-kool-SOOM
Lawan
๐โA title of respect; leaderโ
๐ LAH-wahn
Kulthum
๐โPlump-cheeked; full of lifeโ
๐ KOOL-thoom
Mu'azu
๐โProtected; shelteredโ
๐ Moo-AH-zoo
Hannatu
๐โGrace; favorโ
๐ Hah-NAH-too
Balarabe
๐โBorn on Wednesdayโ
๐ BAH-lah-RAH-beh
Juwayriyya
๐โDamask rose; young girlโ
๐ Joo-way-REE-yah
Hassan
๐โBeautiful; handsome; a twin (male)โ
๐ HAH-sahn
Asmau
๐โExalted; preciousโ
๐ AHS-mah-oo
Hussaini
๐โBeautiful; handsome; a twin (male)โ
๐ Hoo-SAY-nee
Aishatu
๐โLiving; prosperousโ
๐ AH-ee-SHAH-too
Tijjani
๐โCrowns; titles of honorโ
๐ Tee-JAH-nee
Fadimatu
๐โWeaned; abstainer; variation of Fatimahโ
๐ Fah-dee-MAH-too
Ado
๐โEager; diligentโ
๐ AH-doh
Zubaida
๐โMarigold; the best; cream of the cropโ
๐ Zoo-BAY-dah
Yakubu
๐โJacob; he who supplantsโ
๐ Yah-KOO-boo
Babangida
๐โFather of the householdโ
๐ BAH-bahn-GEE-dah
Gimba
๐โPrince; title of respectโ
๐ GEEM-bah
Tukur
๐โDifficult (referring to difficult labor)โ
๐ TOO-koor
Iliya
๐โElijah; my God is the Lordโ
๐ Ee-LEE-yah
Habibu
๐โBeloved; dear oneโ
๐ Hah-BEE-boo
Rahinatu
๐โCompassion; mercyโ
๐ Rah-hee-NAH-too
Maimuna
๐โAuspicious; blessedโ
๐ May-MOO-nah
Samira
๐โEntertaining companion; one who converses in the eveningโ
๐ Sah-MEE-rah
Rashida
๐โRightly guided; wiseโ
๐ Rah-SHEE-dah
Fatima
๐โOne who weans; abstainerโ
๐ FAH-tee-mah
Baraka
๐โBlessings; divine favorโ
๐ BAH-rah-kah
Nura
๐โLight; radianceโ
๐ NOO-rah
Mustapha
๐โThe chosen oneโ
๐ Moos-TAH-fah
Abdulrahman
๐โServant of the Most Mercifulโ
๐ Ab-dool-RAHH-mahn
Abdulkadir
๐โServant of the Capable Oneโ
๐ Ab-dool-KAH-deer
Zahra
๐โFlower; radiance; beautyโ
๐ ZAH-rah
Khalid
๐โEternal; immortalโ
๐ KHAH-leed
Hamisu
๐โBorn on Thursdayโ
๐ Hah-MEE-soo
Jummai
๐โBorn on Fridayโ
๐ JOOM-mah-ee
Tahir
๐โPure; clean; virtuousโ
๐ TAH-heer
Waziri
๐โMinister; wise counselorโ
๐ Wah-ZEE-ree
Zaharaddeen
๐โFlower of the faithโ
๐ Zah-hah-RAH-deen
Ummi
๐โMy motherโ
๐ OOM-mee
Salma
๐โPeaceful; safe; soundโ
๐ SAHL-mah
Lamido
๐โRuler; leader of the peopleโ
๐ LAH-mee-doh
Rilwanu
๐โRadwan; gatekeeper of paradiseโ
๐ Reel-WAH-noo
Saratu
๐โPrincess; Sarahโ
๐ SAH-rah-too
Muhammadu
๐โThe praised oneโ
๐ Moo-HAH-mah-doo
Adama
๐โBeautiful girl; majesticโ
๐ Ah-DAH-mah
Malami
๐โScholar; teacherโ
๐ Mah-LAH-mee
Zulai
๐โShining; brightโ
๐ Zoo-LAH-ee
Isa
๐โJesus; God is salvationโ
๐ EE-sah
Firdausi
๐โParadise; garden of heavenโ
๐ Feer-DAH-oo-see
Bature
๐โForeigner; fair-skinned (given to a light-skinned child)โ
๐ BAH-too-reh
Mairo
๐โBorn in the month of celebrationโ
๐ MAH-ee-roh
Abdulsalam
๐โServant of peaceโ
๐ Ab-dool-sah-LAHM
Gwaggo
๐โPaternal aunt; respected elder womanโ
๐ GWAHG-oh
Labaran
๐โBorn during the festivalโ
๐ LAH-bah-rahn
Talata
๐โBorn on a Tuesdayโ
๐ Tah-LAH-tah
Aderonke
๐โThe crown has something to dote onโ
๐ Ah-DEH-ROHN-keh
Adetayo
๐โThe crown is enough for joyโ
๐ Ah-DEH-TAH-yoh
Oluwamayowa
๐โGod has brought joy to meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-MAH-yoh-wah
Olakunle
๐โWealth fills the houseโ
๐ Oh-LAH-KOON-leh
Ayokunmi
๐โMy joy is completeโ
๐ Ah-YAW-KOON-mee
Oluwatunmise
๐โGod has done it again for meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TOON-mee-sheh
Adesuwa
๐โCrown of beautyโ
๐ Ah-DEH-SOO-wah
Oluwatoyosi
๐โGod is worthy of praiseโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-TOH-yoh-see
Obadeyi
๐โThe king is pleasedโ
๐ Oh-BAH-DEH-yee
Omowale
๐โThe child has come homeโ
๐ Oh-MOH-WAH-leh
Ifekunle
๐โLove fills the homeโ
๐ EE-feh-KOON-leh
Ademola
๐โThe crown joins wealthโ
๐ Ah-DEH-MOH-lah
Adeyinka
๐โThe crown surrounds meโ
๐ Ah-DEH-YEEN-kah
Oluwayemisi
๐โGod honors meโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-YEH-mee-see
Olatunji
๐โWealth is reawakenedโ
๐ Oh-LAH-TOON-jee
Oluwole
๐โGod has entered the houseโ
๐ Oh-LOO-WOH-leh
Olanike
๐โWealth is to be cherishedโ
๐ Oh-LAH-NEE-keh
Adeoye
๐โThe crown of a chiefโ
๐ Ah-DEH-oh-yeh
Omokunle
๐โA child fills the homeโ
๐ Oh-MOH-KOON-leh
Ifeabunike
๐โLove increases cherishmentโ
๐ EE-feh-ah-BOO-nee-keh
Adesoji
๐โThe crown is restoredโ
๐ Ah-DEH-SOH-jee
Chiagoziem
๐โGod has blessed meโ
๐ Chee-AH-goh-zee-ehm
Chinwendu
๐โGod owns lifeโ
๐ Chee-NWEH-ndoo
Chukwudalu
๐โGod is the creatorโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-DAH-loo
Nnabuogor
๐โFather brings peaceโ
๐ NAH-boo-OH-gor
Nwadike
๐โThe child is strongโ
๐ NWAH-DEE-keh
Ezenachi
๐โThe king from Godโ
๐ EH-zeh-NAH-chee
Chikamso
๐โGod's work is not in vainโ
๐ Chee-KAHM-soh
Nnebuogo
๐โMother brings peaceโ
๐ NEH-boo-OH-goh
Nwabundu
๐โA child is everythingโ
๐ NWAH-BOON-doo
Ezenwata
๐โKing of the peopleโ
๐ EH-zehn-WAH-tah
Chinweuba
๐โGod owns richesโ
๐ Chee-NWEH-oo-bah
Ozioma
๐โGood newsโ
๐ Oh-ZEE-oh-mah
Akachukwu
๐โThe hand of Godโ
๐ Ah-kah-CHOO-kwoo
Chidubem
๐โGod is my guideโ
๐ Chee-DOO-behm
Nwakeze
๐โA child is kingโ
๐ NWAH-keh-zeh
Nnennaya
๐โMy grandmother; a name of endearmentโ
๐ NEH-NAH-yah
Ezeamaka
๐โThe king is beautifulโ
๐ EH-zeh-ah-MAH-kah
Chukwudumebi
๐โGod leads my lifeโ
๐ CHOO-kwoo-DOO-meh-bee
Nwachinaemere
๐โA child God has done wellโ
๐ NWAH-chee-nah-EH-meh-reh
Chisaraokwu
๐โGod has spoken the great wordโ
๐ Chee-SAH-rah-OH-kwoo
Nnedinma
๐โMother is goodโ
๐ NEH-DEEN-mah
Nnadiebube
๐โFather is gloriousโ
๐ NAH-dee-eh-BOO-beh
Ezebuilo
๐โThe king has no enemyโ
๐ EH-zeh-boo-EE-loh
Sadia
๐โFortunate; happy; luckyโ
๐ SAH-dee-ah
Umar
๐โFlourishing; long-lived; second Caliphโ
๐ OO-mahr
Hadizatu
๐โBorn early; the Prophet's first wifeโ
๐ Hah-dee-ZAH-too
Mujitaba
๐โThe chosen; the selectedโ
๐ MOO-jee-TAH-bah
Wasilat
๐โMeans of approach to Godโ
๐ WAH-see-laht
Bashiru
๐โBearer of glad tidingsโ
๐ Bah-SHEE-roo
Maimunatu
๐โLucky; blessed; fortunateโ
๐ May-moo-NAH-too
Abdulaziz
๐โServant of the Almightyโ
๐ Ab-dool-ah-ZEEZ
Gero
๐โMillet; one who provides sustenanceโ
๐ GEH-roh
Ramatu
๐โMercy; compassion from Godโ
๐ RAH-mah-too
Dalhatu
๐โLong-lived; enduringโ
๐ Dahl-HAH-too
Bareetu
๐โExcellent; distinguishedโ
๐ Bah-REH-too
Shamsu
๐โSun; lightโ
๐ SHAHM-soo
Yelwa
๐โAbundance; plenty; prosperityโ
๐ YEH-lwah
Sabo
๐โBorn on Saturday; newโ
๐ SAH-boh
Kwalliya
๐โBeautiful; adornedโ
๐ KWAH-lee-yah
Rabi'u
๐โBorn in the spring seasonโ
๐ Rah-BEE-oo
Jiddah
๐โGrandmother; respected elder womanโ
๐ JID-dah
Ibraheem
๐โFriend of God; father of manyโ
๐ Ee-brah-HEEM
Deebani
๐โBeloved of the faithโ
๐ DEE-bah-nee
Omosalewa
๐โA child that brings beautyโ
๐ Oh-MOH-sah-LEH-wah
Oluwagbemiga
๐โGod lifts me upโ
๐ Oh-LOO-wah-GBEH-mee-gah
Obabunmi
๐โThe king gave me a giftโ
๐ Oh-BAH-BOON-mee
Ifetobi
๐โLove is greatโ
๐ EE-feh-TOH-bee
Olajide
๐โWealth wakes upโ
๐ Oh-LAH-JEE-deh
Omosolape
๐โA child is worthy of thanksโ
๐ Oh-MOH-soh-LAH-peh