20 Posh Nigerian Girl Names For Your Beautiful Baby Girl

Nigeria boasts a mosaic of over 300 vibrant ethnic groups, each with its unique language, culture, and naming traditions. In the tapestry of Nigerian names, one can find reflections of character virtues, family values, and religious beliefs. 

This curated list unveils 21 uncommon female Nigerian names that span diverse origins, and meanings. Some evoke feelings of love, such as the romantic “Tari”, others adopt royal titles like “Moremi” or use phrases like “Zinachidi” to share an emotion surrounding the child’s birth. While all names are beautiful, some happen to be more melodic than others. If you’re looking for a beautiful name for your baby girl that is full of meaning but also melodic, this list of names is a great place to start.

1. Omolara (Yoruba) – The child is family or born at the right time(Pronounced: Oh-mo-lah-rah)
2. Zahrah (Hausa/Arabic) – Flower (Pronounced: Za-ra) Also meaning bright and shining in Arabic origins
3. Chizara (Igbo) – God answers prayers (Pronounced: Chee-zah-rah)
4. Imani (Hausa/Arabic Origin) – Faith (Pronounced: Ee-mah-nee)
5. Adunola (Yoruba) – Daughter of wealth or Sweetness of wealth(Pronounced: Ah-doo-noh-lah)
6. Yasmin (Hausa/Arabic Origin) – Jasmine flower (Pronounced: Yas-meen)
7. Tari (Ijaw) – Love (Pronounced: Tah-ree)
8. Enitan (Yoruba) – Person of story/History (Pronounced: Eh-nee-tahn)
9. Ziora (Igbo) – Show the world (Pronounced: Zee-oh-rah)
10. Ona (Igbo) – Ring or bangle (Jewelry) (Pronounced: Oh-nah)
11. Jade (Short for Jadesola) (Yoruba) – Come into wealth (Pronounced: Jah-day)
12. Zimife (Igbo) – Show me something (Pronounced: Zee-mee-feh)
13. Inioluwa (Yoruba) – God’s property (Pronounced: Ee-nee-oh-loo-wah)
14. Chetachi (Igbo) – Remember God (Pronounced: Cheh-tah-chee)
15. Omotara (Yoruba) – A child who belongs to the family or child is the worth of the family (Pronounced: Oh-mo-tah-rah)
16. Zina (Short for Zinachidi) (Igbo) – Show that there is God (Pronounced: Zee-nah)
17. Aanu (Short for Aanuoluwa) (Yoruba) – God’s mercy is abundant (another interpretation) (Pronounced: Ah-noo)
18. Tariere (Ijaw) – Woman of love (Pronounced: Tah-ree-air-eh)
19. Tide (Short for Ayotide) (Yoruba)- My joy has come (Pronounced: Ah-yo-tee-day)
20. Kanye (Igbo)- Let’s give (Pronounced: Ka-an-ye)