This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is unisex; and the usage is Western African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ifiemi f & m IjawMeans "there is time for everything" in Ijaw.
Iwalaye m & f YorubaTHE IWALAYE / IWALAIYE IS THE NAME OF A FAMILY (A ROYAL NAME )IN THE YORUBA LAND,EFFO-AMURO, KOGI STATE.
Jenda m & f DagbaniIt means Outstanding or exceptional when used as a verb, but when used as a noun it means responsibility
Jesumbo m & f YorubaIt is a Yoruba name,a tribe in South-Western Nigeria which mean "JESUS IS COMING BACK" and in Hebrew
Maranatha. It can be beared by both sexes reminding the hearer(s) of the second coming of the Lord Jesus who left this world over two thousand(2000) years ago...
Jimo f & m YorubaMeans "awake child" in Yoruba, derived from
jí meaning "wake up; arise" and
ọmọ meaning "child". It is also used as diminutive of longer names such as
Ajírọ́mọgbé.
Jobe f & m IgedeMeans "give thanks" in Igede, spoken in Nigeria. Alternative meanings are "gratitude" or "be grateful".
Jumoki f & m African, Yoruba, NigerianJumoki which in Nigerian means "everyone loves the baby". There is a dog on youtube named
Moki, which is short for Jumoki.
Kaito m & f IgboMeans "let us glorify God" in Igbo.
Kaneme m & f IgboMeans "let's keep doing" in Igbo.
Kara f & m OgoniMeans "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria.
Kariebi m & f IjawMeans "the blessing we prayed for" in Ijaw.
Kéehu m & f ManjakMeans "the one who dies" or "the dead one" in Manjak. This name is given to protect the child from an early death.
Kenhinde m & f YorubaOne coming last. Often used for the second of twins.
Ketugay m & f JolaMeans "Die till you get tired of it" in Jola. This name is given to an infant who is believed to be a spirit child who has been coming and going between life and death.
Kisi f & m OgoniMeans "move/ go forward" or "progress" in Khana,... [
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Kofoworola m & f YorubaMeans "He/She did not buy this wealth with money" in Yoruba, derived from
kò meaning "(he/she) didn't",
fi meaning "use",
owó meaning "money",
rà meaning "buy" and
ọlá meaning "wealth".
Kokumo m & f YorubaMeans "he will not die anymore" in Yoruba, typically given to an
Abiku child. Abiku are spirits that are believed to enter a pregnant woman and move in a constant cycle of birth, death, and rebirth... [
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Mafamadi m & f AkanMeans "I have taken it for free" in Akan.
Mahari m & f YorubaMeans "one who forgives" or "forgiver" in Yoruba.
Mashgash m & f IgboPosh name. Meaning: Intelligence and beauty
Matemasie m & f AkanMeans "I have heard and concealed the fact" in Akan.
Megafu m & f IgboMeans "do for all to see" in Igbo.
Menari m & f IgboMeans "do more than is expected" in Igbo.
Mojoyinade m & f YorubaMeans "I enjoyed the splendor of being royalty" in Yoruba.
Naani f & m DagbaniMeans "trust" or "confidence" in Dagbani.
Nasara f & m DagbaniIt means ''victory'' or ''success'' in Dagbani.
Njalwuni m & f DagbaniLiterally means "Given my life to God" "Leaning on God"
Nkaeguo m & f AkanMeans "saying it for nothing" in Akan.
Nkeoma f & m IgboMeans "that which is good" in Igbo.
Nseobong f & m Ibibio, NigerianMeans "I look up to God" or "when all hope is lost, you must look up to God" in Ibibio.
Nusesi m & f EweMeans "the powerful hand" in Ewe.
Nwakauba m & f IgboMeans "a child is more valuable than wealth" in Igbo.
Obumneme m & f IgboMeans "am I the one causing it?" in Igbo.
Odera m & f NigerianNigerian name meaning "fate, fortune, destiny".
Odinakachukwu m & f IgboMeans "it's in the hand of God" in Igbo, from
o "it's",
di "in",
na "the",
aka "hand" (compare
Akachi) and
Chukwu "God".
Odu m & f YorubaA name from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, possibly meaning "womb" but more likely meaning "mystery", in particular to refer to the sacred mystery of God. ... [
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Ofonime m & f EfikMeans "it's good to be patient" in Efik.
Ogbodo m & f IgboOgbodo is an ancient name. It is used/ popularly heard in the Eastern part of Nigeria. ... [
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Ogezimo m & f IjawMeans "born during a festival" in Ijaw.
Ohenwam f & m IgedeMeans "God is my satisfaction" or "God has satisfied me" in Igede, spoken in Nigeria.
Ojifyoi m & f AgatuMeans "What is more than a child?" in Agatu.
Oke m & f YorubaMeans "child born inside an unbroken membrane."
Olabisi f & m Western African, YorubaMeans "joy is multiplied" or "salvation increases" in Yoruba, composed of the element
õlà "salvation, that which saves, cause of salvation" combined with
bi-si "to multiply, increase, replenish"... [
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Oladigbolu f & m YorubaFirst of the most-loyal governing antonym of the native black jew. The name was bestow to the only first kin of orunmila
Olaedo f & m IgboInterpretation: "Ola edo" means a yellowish precious metal, a jewel; it is Igbo for "gold." Hence a child so name is adjudged "precious" and "golden."
Olatokunbo m & f YorubaMeans "wealth or nobility returns from overseas" in Yoruba. It is typically given to a child born abroad and later brought home.
Oluwatimileyin m & f YorubaThe name OLUWATIMILEYIN is of Yoruba language Origin in Nigeria which means "God Supported me".Children in Nigeria are widely named Oluwatimileyin because of the Cultural believe that the name holds a Prayer with it "God supported me" or "God, support me".
Oluyinka m & f YorubaThis is a name use by the Abeokuta's family meaning " I'm surrounded by God".
Omonigho m & f UrhoboOmonigho is a name of Edoid (Benin, Isoko, Urhobo) origin and it means "A Child is greater than money."
Omorinsola f & m YorubaThe name “OMORINSOLA” means child walks to wealth or affluence
Omoye f & m NigerianA name of African Origin meaning ‘a loved child’.
Opara f & m IgboOpara is common as a surname or literal word in Nigeria. The oldest son, who has inherited the rights and responsibilities of his father after his father has died.
Orezi m & f NigerianA unisex name from a Nigerian origin meaning "Precious, your heart desire".
Ose m & f EsanMeans "god" in Esan. This is also the short form of names that begin in this element.
Ozichi f & m Igbo, AfricanThe name originates from Eastern part of Nigeria from the Igbo speaking states. Predominatly from Imo state.... [
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Ozioma m & f IgboMeans, "God's good news" in Igbo.
Perebo f & m IjawMeans "person of wealth" in Ijaw.
Piesie m & f AkanTraditionally given to the first born child - the name literally means "erupting from an anthill", from
pie "erupt from a place", and
sie meaning "anthill".
Poukon m & f IjawMeans "born on the riverside" in Ijaw.
Sadau m & f HausaFrom the Hausa
sā̀du meaning "get together”.
Sele f & m IjawMeans "judge or plan carefully" in Ijaw.
Shanono m & f HausaMeans "drink milk" in Hausa. This name is traditionally given to a child born when calves are being delivered.
Shima m & f TivShima means heart in Tiv language