This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Western African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Neneh f Western AfricanMeaning unknown, possibly a variant of
Nana 4 or
Nnenne. It is borne by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry (1964-), who inherited the name from her Sierra Leonean paternal grandmother.
Ngohide f Western Africanmy mother has returned. usually given to the first daughter born after the death of a mother
Niama f & m Western AfricanThe name of an 18th century Senegalese princess who was enslaved, sold to Mauritius and later freed by her owner.... [
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Niniola f YorubaMeaning "Having wealth" of West-african, Yoruba origin
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.
Nwakanma f IgboThis feminine name means "Child is better" in Igbo.
Nwakauba m & f IgboMeans "a child is more valuable than wealth" in Igbo.
Nyimenka f NigerianNyimenka is used in Nigeria, particularly in Eleme, and means 'good mother.'
Nyina f AkanFrom the Akan
onyina meaning "kapok tree".
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",
áká "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.
Oforiwaa f AkanThe name Oforiwaa is a feminine given name of Akan origin and it means "From A Royal Home" or "Beautiful Royalty"
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.
Ojonubi f & m NigerianMeans "God's protection is mine always even when I am not paying attention" in Igala. The Igala ethnic group is one of the large ethnic groups in Nigeria.
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.
Olukemi f NigerianOlukemi means 'God will take care ' it is possibly of Nigerian origin.
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".
Oluwatoniloba f YorubaMeans "God is good to have a king" in Yoruba. This is the full given name of the winner of "Germany's Next Top Model" 2018, Oluwatoniloba Dreher-Adnuga.
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
Omosefe f NigerianMeaning “child is greater than wealth” in the Isan language of Nigeria.
Omoye f & m NigerianA name of African Origin meaning ‘a loved child’.
Onyemowo f IdomaMeans "Who knows God's thoughts" or "Who knows God's plans" in Idoma.
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".
Oroma f UrhoboThe name Oroma originates from Nigeria, specifically from the Urhobo or sometimes the Isoko ethnic groups in the southern Niger Delta region.... [
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Ose m & f EsanMeans "god" in Esan. This is also the short form of names that begin in this element.
Oyenike f YorubaMeans "the title has need of pampering" or "honor has care" in Yoruba.
Oyinbodei f IjawOYINBODEI is an ijaw tribe name of west africa meaning "OUR MOTHER HAS RETURNED" A name given to children believed to have #REINCARNITATED
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".
Pinaere f IjawPINAERE an ijaw tribe name of west Africa meaning "LIGHT SKINNED WOMAN"
Pina Poukon m & f IjawMeans "born on the riverside" in Ijaw.
Prah f Western AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa among Akan peoples. Shortened form of the name of the river spirit Bohsum-Prah. Usually used together with Nana: Nana-Prah.
Sadau m & f HausaFrom the Hausa
sā̀du meaning "get together”.
Sade f Yoruba, English (Modern)Short form of
Folasade. It was popularized in the mid-80s due to the Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu, 1959-) and her eponymous smooth jazz band Sade.
Sãngo f BaribaName traditionally given to girls born on a Sunday.
Sarraounia f HausaFrom the name of Sarraounia Mangou, a Nigerian chief or priestess who fought the French colonial troops of the Voulet–Chanoine Mission at the Battle of Lougou in 1899. According to Wikipedia, her name means "queen" or "female chief".
Seihia f TivThe name Originates from Tiv and it means "Peaceful Bird" or "One of a kind"
Sele f & m IjawMeans "judge or plan carefully" in Ijaw.
Sena f & m EweMeans "destiny gives" in Ewe.