Hausa boy names.
462 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Aatifboy“Compassionate and tender-hearted”/AA-tif/Abbaboy“Indigenous Hausa usage: father or respected elder, expressing affection and honor”/AB-ba/Abbasboy“A dignified, steadfast man; traditionally associated with a lion”/AB-bas/Abdulatifboy“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”/ab-dool-ah-TEEF/Abdulazimboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Magnificent God”/ab-dool-a-ZEEM/Abdulazizboy“A servant of the Almighty”/ab-dool-ah-ZEEZ/Abdulbariboy“Servant of the Creator”/ab-dool-BAH-ree/Abdulbasirboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the All-Seeing God”/ab-dool-ba-SEER/Abdulbasitboy“A servant of the One who brings ease and abundance”/ab-dool-bah-SEET/Abdulfattahboy“Servant of God, the One who opens the way and brings relief”/ab-dool-fat-TAH/Abdulghafurboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Forgiving God”/ab-dool-gha-FOOR/Abdulghaniboy“Servant of God, the One who is rich beyond need”/ab-dool-GHAH-nee/Abdulhadiboy“A servant guided by God and helping others find their way”/ab-dool-HAH-dee/Abdulhafizboy“Servant of God, the One who protects and preserves”/ab-dool-ha-FEEZ/Abdulhakeemboy“Servant of the All-Wise”/ab-dool-ha-KEEM/Abdulhamidboy“A servant devoted to the One worthy of all praise”/ab-dool-hah-MEED/Abdulhannanboy“A devoted servant of the Most Compassionate”/ab-dul-han-NAAN/Abdulhayyboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Ever-Living God”/ab-dool-HAY/Abduljabbarboy“Servant of the Compeller”/ab-dool-jab-BAHR/Abduljaleelboy“Servant of the Majestic One”/ab-dool-ja-LEEL/Abduljamilboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Beautiful God; a name celebrating beauty and grace”/ab-dool-ja-MEEL/Abdulkadirboy“Servant of the All-Powerful”/ab-dool-kah-DEER/Abdulkarimboy“A servant known for generosity and kindness”/ab-dool-kah-REEM/AbdulKhalilboy“Servant of a close friend or intimate companion; Khalil means “friend.” It is not normally a compound invoking a divine name.”/ab-dool-kha-LEEL/Abdulkudusboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Holy God”/ab-dool-KOO-doos/Abdullahiboy“A servant devoted to God”/ab-dool-LAH-hee/Abdulmajidboy“A servant devoted to the glorious and exalted God”/ab-dool-mah-JEED/Abdulmalikboy“A servant devoted to the supreme King”/ab-dool-mah-LEEK/Abdulmubinboy“Servant of the Clear or Manifest One.”/ab-dool-moo-BEEN/Abdulmuizboy“Servant of al-Mu'min, the Giver of security and faith.”/ab-dool-MOO-iz/Abdulmuminboy“Servant of al-Mu'min, the Giver of security and faith.”/ab-dool-moo-MEEN/Abdulmunimboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the One who graciously bestows blessings”/ab-dool-moo-NEEM/Abdulmuttalibboy“Servant of Muttalib. It is especially associated with Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad's grandfather.”/ab-dool-MUT-ta-lib/Abdulqayyumboy“Servant of the Self-Sustaining One”/ab-dool-kai-YOOM/Abdulrahmanboy“A servant held in the mercy of God”/ab-dool-rah-MAN/Abdulraufboy“Servant of the Most Kind”/ab-dool-RAUF/Abdulrazakboy“Servant of the One who provides abundantly”/ab-dool-ra-ZAK/Abdulsalamboy“A servant of peace and well-being”/ab-dool-sah-LAM/Abdulsamadboy“Servant of al-Samad, the Self-Sufficient One and Eternal Refuge.”/ab-dool-sah-MAD/Abdulwadudboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Most Loving God; a warm name associated with compassion”/ab-dool-wa-DOOD/Abdulwahabboy“A servant grateful for God’s many gifts”/ab-dool-wah-HAB/Abdulwahidboy“Servant of the One God”/ab-dool-WA-hide/Abdulwaliboy“Servant of God, the Protector”/ab-dool-WAH-lee/Abdulwasiuboy“Servant of al-Wasi', the All-Encompassing, Vast One.”/ab-dool-wa-SEE-oo/Abdurrahimboy“[Arabic-derived] Servant of the Merciful God; a name rich in compassion and tenderness”/ab-door-ra-HEEM/Abdussamadboy“Servant of the Eternal Refuge”/ab-doos-sa-MAD/Abubakarboy“A cherished traditional Muslim name associated with Abu Bakr, the first caliph”/ah-boo-bah-KAR/Adamuboy“A timeless name symbolising humanity and a new beginning”/ah-DAH-moo/Adiluboy“Arabic-derived — A fair-minded and just person”/ah-DEE-loo/Adnanboy“Traditionally the name of an ancestor of the northern Arabs; from an Arabic root associated with settling or abiding.”/ad-NAHN/Adoboy“A son who beautifies and brings joy to the family”/AH-doh/Afdhalboy“Better, superior, or best.”/AF-dhal/Afifboy“Chaste, modest, and honorable”/ah-FEEF/Ahmadboy“One who is greatly praised”/AH-mahd/Ahmaduboy“The most praised; a beloved Muslim name associated with the Prophet Muhammad”/ah-MAH-doo/Ahsanboy“The best, finest, or most beautiful”/AH-san/Akramboy“[Arabic-derived] Most generous and noble; a beautiful wish for a gracious character”/AK-ram/Albarkaboy or girl“A blessing and a source of goodness”/al-BAR-kah/Alhamisboy“A boy born on Thursday.”/al-hah-MEES/Alhassanboy“A good-hearted and admirable son”/al-hah-SAN/Alheriboy or girl“Goodness, kindness, and a life filled with what is good”/al-HEH-ree/Aliyuboy“A noble child of high character”/ah-LEE-yoo/Alkaliboy“Judge; one associated with fairness, wisdom, and sound decisions”/al-KA-lee/Aminciboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful life”/ah-MIN-chee/Aminuboy“A dependable and honest man”/ah-MEE-noo/Aminullahboy“Trustee of God; the trustworthy or faithful one of God.”/ah-meen-ool-LAH/Amirboy“Arabic-derived name meaning prince, commander, or respected leader.”/ah-MEER/Amiruboy“A child with natural leadership and responsibility”/ah-MEE-roo/Ammarboy“One who builds, inhabits, or maintains; also associated with being long-lived and flourishing.”/am-MAR/Anasboy“A warm and affectionate companion”/AH-nas/Anwarboy“Brighter, most radiant; also ‘lights’ as a plural form in Arabic.”/AN-wahr/Anwarullahboy“Light of God, or lights of God.”/an-war-ool-LAH/Aqilboy“Wise, thoughtful, and intelligent”/ah-KEEL/Arifboy“Knowledgeable and perceptive”/ah-REEF/Arzikiboy or girl“Blessed provision and the good things God provides”/ar-ZEE-kee/Asabarboy“A boy born on Saturday.”/ah-sah-BAHR/Asadboy“Lion—a strong and courageous child”/AH-sad/Asgharboy“Younger, smaller, or youngest.”/AS-ghార్/Asifboy“Traditionally associated with Asif, the learned minister of Prophet Sulayman; the name is not literally the Arabic word for ‘wise.’”/AA-sif/Ataullahboy“A precious gift from God”/ah-tah-ool-LAH/Atikuboy“A child associated with freedom, dignity and nobility”/ah-TEE-koo/Auduboy“A beloved traditional Muslim name associated with Prophet Dawud”/OW-doo/Autaboy“A much-loved youngest child”/OW-ta/Auwaluboy“A firstborn or a child who opens a new chapter for the family”/OW-wah-loo/Awwabboy“One who repeatedly returns to God; deeply repentant.”/aw-WAB/Aymanboy“Arabic: fortunate, blessed, prosperous; also connected with the right side/right hand.”/EYE-man/Ayubaboy“Hausa form of Arabic Ayyub, the Qur'anic/Biblical Job, traditionally associated with patience and steadfastness.”/ah-YOO-bah/Ayyubboy“Arabic Qur'anic form of Job; the prophet is renowned for patience and endurance in trials.”/EYE-yoob/Azharboy“Arabic: brighter, more radiant, or flourishing.”/AZ-har/Azizboy“Arabic-derived name meaning precious, powerful, and greatly cherished.”/ah-ZEEZ/Bababoy“A beloved father or respected elder”/BAH-bah/Babangidaboy“A respected head of the household and protector of the family”/bah-bahn-GEE-dah/Badamasiboy“A traditional Hausa name with a strong, established presence in the region”/bah-dah-MAH-see/Badaruboy“Full moon; radiant, complete, and deeply cherished”/bah-DAH-roo/Badrboy“A radiant child whose presence lights up the family”/BAH-dr/Badrudeenboy“[Arabic-derived] Full moon of the faith; a name suggesting radiance and spiritual beauty”/bad-roo-DEEN/Bakoboy“A welcomed guest and cherished newcomer”/BAH-koh/Balaboy“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-la/Balarabeboy“A name honoring Arab heritage and the long Islamic connections of Hausa society”/bah-lah-RAH-beh/Barakaboy or girl“A child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the family”/bah-RAH-kah/Barauboy“A good-hearted person who is free from blame”/BAH-row/Bardeboy“A brave champion with strength and courage”/BAR-deh/Basharuboy“An established Hausa male name, commonly understood as related to Arabic Bashir: bearer of good news or glad tidings.”/bah-SHAH-roo/Bashirboy“One who brings joyful news and hope”/bah-SHEER/Batureboy“A distinctive traditional Hausa name associated with the wider world”/bah-TOO-reh/Bawaboy“A traditional name expressing humility and service to others”/BAH-wah/Belloboy“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BEL-loh/Bilalboy“A cherished Islamic name associated with Bilal ibn Rabah and the refreshing gift of water”/bee-LAHL/Bubaboy“A cherished traditional Muslim name conveying trust and respect”/BOO-bah/Buhariboy“A respected Islamic name linked with learning and religious scholarship”/boo-HAH-ree/Bukarboy“A respected Islamic name associated with Abu Bakr, the trusted companion”/BOO-kar/Burhanboy“Arabic-derived: clear proof, evidence, or a shining sign of truth”/boor-HAHN/Cetoboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: rescue, deliverance, or being saved from difficulty”/CHEH-toh/Ciromaboy“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a prince or high-ranking royal official.”/chee-ROH-mah/Cutaboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: illness or disease; as a protective name, it may reflect the hope that misfortune will be named and kept away”/CHOO-tah/Dadaboy or girl“A traditional Hausa descriptive name associated with a child born with tightly curled or matted hair”/DAH-dah/Dadiboy or girl“A delightful child who brings pleasure and happiness”/DAH-dee/Dageboy“Hausa: perseverance, persistence, or sustained effort.”/DAH-geh/Dahiruboy“Arabic-derived form of Tahir, meaning “pure” or “virtuous””/dah-HEE-roo/Dalhaboy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Talha, the name of a fruitful tree”/DAHL-hah/Daminaboy or girl“An indigenous Hausa name drawn from damina, the rainy season—a hopeful image of life-giving rain”/dah-MEE-nah/Danazumiboy“Hausa ɗan azumi: child/son of the fast, commonly referring to a boy born during the fasting month of Ramadan.”/dan-ah-ZOO-mee/Danbababoy“A son closely tied to his father and family line”/dahn-BAH-bah/Dandagoboy“A name that keeps the father’s or ancestor’s name alive”/dahn-DAH-goh/Danganaboy“Indigenous Hausa: Steadfast, grounded, and able to endure life’s hardships.”/dan-GAH-nah/Danjumaboy“A child born on Friday; literally “child of Friday””/dan-JOO-mah/Danladiboy“A child born on Sunday; literally “child of Sunday””/dan-LAH-dee/Danlamiboy“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/dan-LAH-mee/Danmarayaboy“A name preserving the memory and identity of an earlier family member”/dahn-mah-RYE-ah/Danmusaboy“A traditional Hausa compound name meaning Musa's son”/dan-MOO-sah/Dantaniboy“A son who proudly carries forward the family line”/dahn-TAH-nee/Danyalboy“A prophetic name corresponding to Daniel”/DAN-yal/Daudaboy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of David, meaning “beloved””/DOW-dah/Dikkoboy“A traditional Hausa name for a boy born after twins”/DEE-koh/Dodoboy“A boy born after twins; this usage is especially associated with particular Hausa-speaking communities.”/DOH-doh/Dogoboy or girl“A traditional Hausa descriptive name meaning “tall” or “long””/DOH-goh/Dunaboy“A boy born after twins in some Hausa naming traditions.”/DOO-nah/Eemanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: faith and trust in God”/ee-MAHN/Ehsanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: kindness, generosity, and doing what is beautiful”/eh-SAHN/Fadilboy“A virtuous, excellent person”/FAH-dil/Fadiluboy“A virtuous or excellent person”/fah-DEE-loo/Fahadboy“A strong, swift and courageous person”/FAH-had/Fahimboy“An intelligent and perceptive person”/fah-HEEM/Faisalboy“A decisive and clear-minded person”/FAY-sal/Fakhruddinboy“Arabic-derived: pride or glory of the faith/religion.”/fakh-rood-DEEN/Farhanboy“A joyful, happy child”/FAR-han/Fariboy or girl“A bright, fair or radiant child”/FAH-ree/Faridboy“One of a kind and truly precious”/fa-REED/Farkoboy“A firstborn or a child expected to take a leading place”/FAR-koh/Faruqboy“A discerning person who stands for what is right”/fah-ROOK/Fathiboy“Arabic-derived: A hopeful beginning that opens the way to triumph.”/FAH-thee/Fathullahboy“Arabic-derived: victory, opening, or divine aid from God.”/fat-hool-LAH/Fauziboy“A successful and victorious person”/FAW-zee/Fawziboy“Arabic-derived: One who achieves victory and lasting success.”/FAW-zee/Furqanboy or girl“A name expressing moral clarity and the ability to recognize truth”/foor-KAHN/Gafaruboy“The ever-forgiving one; a reminder of God’s mercy”/gah-FAH-roo/Gaibuboy“The unseen or mysterious one, entrusted to God’s care”/GUY-boo/Galadimaboy“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a senior prince, royal official, or chief.”/gah-lah-DEE-mah/Gamboboy“The second-born of twins”/GAM-boh/Garbaboy“A well-established traditional Hausa name”/GAR-bah/Ghaliboy“Precious and dearly cherished”/GHAH-lee/Ghalibboy“Victorious and able to overcome difficulties”/GHAH-lib/Ghazaliboy“A name honoring the celebrated Muslim scholar al-Ghazali”/gah-ZAH-lee/Gibriluboy“Gabriel, the honored angelic messenger”/gib-REE-loo/Gidadoboy“One who has a home; a person of settled standing”/gee-DAH-doh/Giwaboy“Strong and steady like an elephant”/GEE-wa/Goniboy“A learned religious man or Qur’anic scholar”/GOH-nee/Gwarzoboy“A brave champion; a heroic and respected person”/GWAR-zoh/Habibboy“A beloved and cherished child”/ha-BEEB/Habibuboy“A beloved and treasured son”/ha-BEE-boo/Habibullahboy“Arabic-derived: beloved of God.”/ha-beeb-ool-LAH/Hadiboy“A son who guides others with wisdom and care”/HAH-dee/Hafizboy“One blessed with a strong memory and devotion”/ha-FEEZ/Hafizullahboy“Arabic-derived: guardian/preserver of God; in name usage, often understood as one under God's protection.”/ha-feez-ool-LAH/Hakimuboy“Arabic-derived — A wise and thoughtful person”/hah-KEE-moo/Hakuriboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa — Patience and calm endurance”/hah-KOO-ree/Haliluboy“A loyal friend and companion”/ha-LEE-loo/Halimboy“A gentle, patient, and even-tempered man”/hah-LEEM/Hamidboy“Arabic-derived: praiseworthy; deserving of praise.”/ha-MEED/Hamiduboy“A son worthy of praise and gratitude”/ha-MEE-doo/Hamisuboy“A son born under a hopeful and memorable day”/ha-MEE-soo/Hammadboy“Arabic-derived: one who praises often or repeatedly.”/ham-MAD/Hamzaboy“A strong and courageous son”/HAM-zah/Hanifboy“A son of sincere faith and upright character”/ha-NEEF/Harisboy“A hardworking son who helps good things grow”/HA-ris/Harithboy“Arabic-derived: cultivator, tiller, or one who works the land.”/HAH-rith/Harunaboy“A respected and steadfast son”/ha-ROO-nah/Hasanboy“A good-natured and beautiful-hearted son”/HA-san/Hashimboy“Arabic-derived: generous breaker of bread, traditionally associated with hospitality”/HA-shim/Haskiyaboy or girl“A child who grows up valued for honesty and truthfulness”/has-KEE-yah/Hassanboy“A good-hearted and handsome man”/HAH-sahn/Hayatuboy“A son who brings vitality and joy to the family”/ha-YA-too/Hilalboy“Crescent moon; a beautiful sign of hope and new beginnings”/hee-LAAL/Hilaluboy“A son who brings the promise of a bright new beginning”/hi-LA-loo/Hishamboy“Generous; traditionally associated with generosity.”/hi-SHAM/Husainboy“Beautiful, good, or handsome; diminutive form of Hasan.”/hu-SAIN/Husainiboy“A good and handsome-hearted son”/hoo-SAI-nee/Ibrahimboy“Arabic-derived: a cherished form of Abraham, associated with a father of many nations”/ib-rah-HEEM/Idrisboy“Arabic-derived: Idris, a revered prophet associated with wisdom and learning”/id-REES/Ikramboy or girl“Arabic-derived: honour and generosity, wishing a child a gracious and respected life”/ik-RAHM/Iliyasuboy“Arabic-derived: Elijah, a revered prophet and servant of God”/il-yee-YAH-soo/Ilyasboy“Arabic form of Elijah; traditionally understood as “My God is Yahweh.””/il-YAS/Imadboy“A strong support and dependable foundation”/ee-MAAD/Imranaboy“Arabic-derived: a name associated with a blessed and honoured family”/im-RAH-nah/Inuwaboy“Indigenous Hausa: shade and shelter, a warm wish that a child will bring comfort and protection”/in-OO-wah/Iqbalboy“Arabic-derived: good fortune, prosperity, and a hopeful future”/ik-BAHL/Irfanboy“Knowledge, awareness, or spiritual knowledge/gnosis.”/ir-FAHN/Isaboy“Arabic-derived: Jesus, a beloved prophet in Islam”/EE-sah/Ishaqboy“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”/ish-AHK/Ismailboy“A name honoring a beloved son and respected ancestor”/ees-mah-EEL/Ismailaboy“Arabic-derived: God hears, a hopeful name for a child whose prayers have been answered”/is-my-LAH/Jabiruboy“Arabic-derived: patient and steadfast”/jah-BEE-roo/Jafaruboy“Arabic-derived: a respected historical Muslim name”/jah-FAH-roo/Jalalboy“Arabic-derived: majesty and greatness”/jah-LAHL/Jalaluddeenboy“Arabic-derived: the glory and majesty of faith”/jah-lah-loo-DEEN/Jaliluboy“Arabic-derived: noble, majestic, and exalted”/jah-LEE-loo/Jamalboy“Beauty, handsomeness, or grace.”/ja-MAHL/Jamilboy“A handsome and gracious man”/jah-MEEL/Jamiluboy“Arabic-derived: handsome, gracious, and beautiful in character”/jah-MEE-loo/Jarmaiboy“Indigenous Hausa and title-derived: a traditional name associated with noble rank and leadership”/jar-MY/Jarumiboy“Indigenous Hausa: A brave son with the heart of a hero.”/jah-ROO-mee/Jatauboy“Indigenous Hausa: lion-hearted, brave, and strong”/jah-TOW/Jibriluboy“Arabic-derived: a form of the name of the angel Gabriel”/JEE-bree-loo/Jibrinboy“Arabic-derived: a form of the name of the angel Gabriel”/JEE-brin/Jumaboy“Arabic-derived and Hausa-used: connected with Friday, a day of blessing and community”/JOO-mah/Jumareboy“Hausa-used: associated with Friday, a blessed day”/joo-MAH-reh/Junaiduboy“Arabic-derived: a steadfast and devoted servant of God”/joo-NY-doo/Kabiruboy“(Arabic-derived) Great, distinguished, and noble”/kah-BEE-roo/Kadiruboy“(Arabic-derived) Capable, strong, and able to accomplish great things”/kah-DEE-roo/Kamalboy“Arabic-derived: completeness, excellence, and maturity of character”/ka-MAHL/Kamaluboy“(Arabic-derived) Perfection and excellence”/kah-MAH-loo/Kamaluddinboy“Perfection or completeness of the religion/faith.”/ka-mah-loo-DEEN/Kamiluboy“(Arabic-derived) Complete, whole, and fulfilled”/kah-MEE-loo/Karimboy“Arabic-derived name meaning generous, noble, and honorable.”/kah-REEM/Karimuboy“(Arabic-derived) Generous, honorable, and kind-hearted”/kah-REE-moo/Kariyaboy or girl“Protection, defense, or safeguarding.”/kah-REE-yah/Kasimboy“(Arabic-derived) One who shares generously and fairly”/KAH-seem/Kawuboy“(Indigenous Hausa) A respected family name expressing the honor and protection associated with a maternal uncle”/KAH-woo/Khairuddinboy“Goodness of the religion/faith.”/khay-rood-DEEN/Khalidboy“Eternal, immortal, everlasting.”/KHAH-lid/Khalifaboy“(Arabic-derived) A worthy successor and responsible leader”/kha-LEE-fah/Khalilboy“(Arabic-derived) A cherished friend and loyal companion”/kha-LEEL/Khamisboy“(Arabic-derived) Traditionally connected with Thursday, a child welcomed on a blessed day”/KHAH-mees/Khamisuboy“(Arabic-derived) A child associated with Thursday and the blessings of that day”/KHAH-mee-soo/Kuraboy“A hardy, resourceful child with the toughness of the wild”/KOO-ra/Kwazoboy“Indigenous Hausa: A diligent, energetic child who works toward his goals.”/KWAH-zoh/Kyautaboy or girl“A precious gift and blessing”/KYOW-tah/Labaranboy“A Hausa name associated with good news or an awaited announcement”/lah-BAH-ran/Ladanboy“A Hausa name associated with pleasant fragrance and sweetness”/LAH-dan/Laminuboy“Arabic-derived: trustworthy, faithful, and dependable”/lah-MEE-noo/Latifboy“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”/lah-TEEF/Lawalboy“Arabic-derived: the first, foremost, or eldest”/LAH-wal/Lawanboy“Indigenous Hausa day-name for a boy born on Monday”/LAH-wan/Limanboy“Arabic-derived: imam or religious leader; a name expressing respect for learning and faith”/LEE-man/Lukmanboy“Arabic-derived: wise and thoughtful, recalling Luqman in Islamic tradition”/LOOK-man/Madakiboy“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a powerful commander or senior chief.”/mah-DAH-kee/Maduguboy“Indigenous Hausa; a guide, leader, or person others can follow”/mah-DOO-goo/Magajiboy“Indigenous Hausa; an heir, successor, or one who carries the family forward”/mah-GAH-jee/Mahamadouboy“A widely used West African form of Muhammad”/mah-hah-MAH-doo/Mahamanboy“A widely used Nigerien Hausa form of Muhammad”/mah-hah-MAN/Mahdiboy“Arabic-derived; a guided or rightly directed person”/MAHD-ee/Mahmudboy“Arabic-derived; praised and worthy of honor”/mah-MOOD/Maikudiboy“Hausa indigenous name expressing wealth and material prosperity.”/my-KOO-dee/Mairigaboy“Literally, “owner/wearer of a riga (gown or long shirt)”; also used as a Hausa male name.”/my-REE-ga/Maitamaboy“Indigenous Hausa; a name expressing dignity, distinction, and standing”/mai-TAH-mah/Maiwadaboy“Indigenous Hausa; a child blessed with a living father and family support”/mai-WAH-dah/Maiyakiboy“Indigenous Hausa; a brave warrior and defender”/mai-YAH-kee/Majidboy“Arabic-derived name meaning glorious, noble, and worthy of honor.”/mah-JEED/Makamaboy“Indigenous Hausa usage: title-holder or one entrusted with authority”/ma-KA-ma/Malamiboy“A traditional Hausa name associated with a respected teacher or Islamic scholar”/mah-LAH-mee/Mammanboy“A Hausa form or familiar short form of Muhammadu/Muhammad, “the praised one.””/MAM-man/Mansurboy“Arabic-derived; victorious and triumphant”/man-SOOR/Marafaboy“A Hausa traditional title/name; the particular office and rank vary by emirate.”/ma-RA-fa/Marufboy“Known, recognized; also good, proper, or commendable.”/mah-ROOF/Marwanboy“Traditionally associated with flint stone; some etymological accounts also connect it with a fragrant plant.”/MAR-wahn/Masudboy“Arabic-derived; one who is blessed and fortunate”/mah-SOOD/Mazinboy“Arabic-derived: rain-bearing cloud; a hopeful image of blessing and abundance”/MA-zin/Mikailboy“The angel Michael; one who is like God”/mee-KA-eel/Muawiyaboy“A historic Islamic name borne by a prominent early Muslim leader”/moo-ah-WEE-ya/Muazuboy“Arabic-derived; one who is supported or helped by God”/moo-AH-zoo/Mubarakboy“Arabic-derived; a blessed or fortunate person”/moo-BAH-rak/Mubashirboy“A joyful name for one who brings hope and good news to others”/moo-bah-SHEER/Muhammadboy“Arabic-derived; Muhammad, a greatly praised person”/moo-HAM-mad/Muhsinboy“A person of goodness and virtue”/MOOH-sin/Mujahidboy“One who strives or struggles, especially in the religious sense of one engaged in jihad.”/moo-JAH-hid/Mujtababoy“Arabic-derived; a favored or specially chosen person”/mooj-TAH-bah/Mukhtarboy“Arabic-derived; trusted, chosen, or appointed for a task”/mookh-TAHR/Munawwarboy“Radiant, enlightened, and full of light”/moo-NAW-wahr/Muneebboy“Devoted and faithful, always turning toward God”/mu-NEEB/Munirboy“Arabic-derived; bright, lively, and full of light”/moo-NEER/Murnaboy or girl“Joy and celebration”/MOOR-nah/Murtadaboy“Approved, pleasing, accepted, or chosen.”/moor-TAH-dah/Murtalaboy“Arabic-derived; a chosen or approved person”/moor-TAH-lah/Musaboy“Arabic-derived; a name associated with the Prophet Moses”/MOO-sah/Musabboy“Arabic-derived: strong, resilient, and able to endure hardship”/MOO-sab/Mustaphaboy“Arabic-derived; chosen, selected, or favored”/moo-STAH-fah/Nabilboy“Noble and distinguished”/nah-BEEL/Nadimboy“Companion, confidant, or convivial companion; traditionally also a companion at a drinking gathering.”/nah-DEEM/Nadirboy“Rare and precious”/NAH-deer/Naeemboy“Ease, comfort, bliss, prosperity, or felicity.”/na-EEM/Nafiuboy“A source of benefit and goodness”/nah-FEE-oo/Naimboy“Comfortable, peaceful, and blessed”/NAH-eem/Najiboy“Safe, secure, and protected”/NAH-jee/Najibboy“Noble and excellent in character”/nah-JEEB/Najmuddinboy“Star of the faith/religion.”/naj-mood-DEEN/Namadiboy“Established Hausa male personal name; it does not have a securely established literal gloss suitable for a name-meaning entry.”/na-MA-di/Nasaraboy or girl“Victory, triumph, and hope for good things ahead”/nah-SAH-rah/Naseemboy“Gentle breeze; zephyr.”/na-SEEM/Nashiruboy“A helper and defender of others”/nah-SHEE-roo/Nasirboy“A helper and defender of others”/NAH-seer/Nasiruboy“A helper and defender of others”/nah-SEE-roo/Nasiruddinboy“Helper, defender, or supporter of the faith/religion.”/na-seer-ood-DEEN/Nasrullahboy“Help and victory granted by God”/nas-rool-LAH/Naufalboy“Generous, gracious, and noble-hearted”/NOW-fal/Naziruboy“Watchful and attentive”/nah-ZEE-roo/Nimatullahboy or girl“A blessing from God”/nee-mah-too-LAH/Nuhuboy“The name of the prophet Noah, associated with patience and steadfast faith”/NOO-hoo/Numanboy“The Hausa-Muslim form of Arabic Nuʿman/Nuʿmān; traditionally associated with redness or the red anemone.”/NOO-man/Nuraboy“A source of light and hope”/NOO-rah/Nuraddeenboy“The light of faith”/noo-rah-DEEN/Nuruboy“Light, radiance, and spiritual brightness”/NOO-roo/Nusairboy“Victory and triumph”/noo-SAIR/Oumarboy“Arabic-derived — flourishing and long-lived”/oo-MAR/Oumarouboy“Arabic-derived — flourishing and long-lived”/oo-mah-ROO/Ousmaneboy“Arabic-derived — a traditional name associated with the young bustard, a symbol of vitality”/oos-MAHN/Peaceboy or girl“English Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christians”/PEES/Praiseboy or girl“English Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christians”/PRAYZ/Princeboy“English title-name meaning “prince”; used occasionally as a Christian-era given name by Hausa families”/PRINS/Qadirboy“Arabic-derived: capable, strong, and able to accomplish great things”/KAH-dir/Qamarboy“Moon.”/KAH-mar/Qasimboy“Arabic-derived: one who shares generously and fairly”/KAH-sim/Qaysboy“A traditional Arabic male name, commonly glossed as firm or strong.”/KAYS/Qayyumboy“Ever-living, self-subsisting, or sustaining; an epithet of God in Arabic.”/KAI-yoom/Qudusboy“Holy, sacred, or most holy.”/KOO-doos/Rabi'uboy“Arabic-derived: springtime, freshness, and new beginnings”/rah-BEE-oo/Raboboy“Indigenous Hausa: one’s share, blessing, or portion in life”/RAH-boh/Rafiboy“Noble, uplifted, and honored”/RAH-fee/Rafiqboy“Arabic-derived: kind companion and loyal friend”/ra-FEEK/Rafiuboy“Arabic-derived: one who is elevated in rank and character”/rah-FEE-oo/Rahimboy“Arabic-derived — A compassionate and merciful person”/rah-HEEM/Raihanboy“Basil; an aromatic or sweet-smelling plant.”/RY-hahn/Rajabboy“Arabic-derived: born in or associated with the honored month of Rajab”/RAH-jab/Ramadanboy“Arabic-derived: associated with the holy month of Ramadan and its blessings”/rah-mah-DAHN/Ranaboy or girl“Sunshine and brightness”/RAH-na/Raniboy“A boy born during the dry or hot season.”/RAH-nee/Rashadboy“Wisely guided and sound in judgment”/rah-SHAAD/Rashidboy“Arabic-derived: rightly guided, wise, and steady in character”/rah-SHEED/Rashiduboy“Arabic-derived — A wise person who follows the right path”/rah-SHEE-doo/Raufboy“Deeply compassionate, gentle, and merciful”/ROWF/Rayyanboy“Well-watered, luxuriant, or flourishing; also the name of the gate of Paradise associated with those who fast.”/RY-yan/Ridwanboy“Contentment, acceptance, and God's favor”/rid-WAHN/Riyadboy“Arabic plural meaning “gardens” or “meadows.””/ree-YAD/Rufaiboy“A traditional Islamic personal name with a respected scholarly and spiritual association”/roo-FEYE/Saadboy“Arabic-derived name expressing happiness, good fortune, and a prosperous life.”/SAHD/Sabiruboy“Arabic-derived: Patient and steadfast, with the strength to persevere.”/sah-BEE-roo/Sadaukiboy“Indigenous Hausa; brave, respected, and ready to lead”/sah-DAW-kee/Sadiqboy“Arabic-derived; truthful and sincere”/SAH-deek/Sadiquboy“Arabic-derived — A truthful and sincere person”/sah-DEE-koo/Saiduboy“Arabic-derived; happy and fortunate”/SAI-doo/Saifboy“A sword; figuratively, strength and courage”/SAIF/Saifullahboy“A brave defender of faith and justice”/say-fool-LAH/Saifullahiboy“[Arabic-derived] Sword of God; traditionally associated with courage and steadfastness”/say-foo-LAH-hee/Sajidboy“Arabic-derived: “one who prostrates in worship.””/SAH-jid/Sajjadboy“Arabic-derived: “one who frequently prostrates in worship.””/saj-JAD/Salahboy“A name wishing a child integrity, goodness, and a life lived well”/SAH-lah/Salihuboy“Arabic-derived; upright, good-hearted, and righteous”/sah-LEE-hoo/Salimboy“Arabic-derived; safe, whole, and well”/sah-LEEM/Salisuboy“Arabic-derived; traditionally associated with being the third child”/sah-LEE-soo/Salmanboy“Safe, peaceful, and secure”/SAL-mahn/Samailaboy“Arabic-derived; a well-established Muslim name traditionally associated with devotion and obedience to God”/sah-MAI-lah/Samboboy“Indigenous Hausa; a traditional name with a strong cultural history”/SAM-boh/Samirboy“Arabic-derived; a warm and pleasant companion”/sah-MEER/Saniboy“Arabic-derived; traditionally associated with being the second child”/SAH-nee/Sarkiboy“Indigenous Hausa; a strong name evoking leadership, dignity, and authority”/SAHR-kee/Shafiuboy“Arabic-derived; one who cares for and speaks up for others”/shah-FEE-oo/Shakirboy“Grateful, appreciative, and mindful of blessings”/SHAH-kir/Shamsuboy“Sunshine; warm, bright, and life-giving”/SHAM-soo/Sharafuddinboy“Honour, nobility, or dignity of the faith/religion.”/sha-raf-ood-DEEN/Sharifboy“Arabic-derived name meaning noble and honorable, traditionally also suggesting respected lineage.”/shah-REEF/Shehuboy“Arabic-derived; a respected and wise leader”/SHAY-hoo/Shettimaboy“A Kanuri title-name from the Borno area, associated with rank and leadership.”/SHE-ti-ma/Shihabboy“Arabic-derived: a bright flame or meteor, symbolizing brilliance”/shi-HAB/Shuaibuboy“Arabic-derived; a respected traditional Muslim name associated with the prophet Shuʿayb”/shoo-AI-boo/Shukriboy“Arabic-derived — A grateful and appreciative person”/SHOOK-ree/Siddiqboy“Exceptionally truthful; very sincere or truthful one.”/sid-DEEK/Sirajboy“Lamp, lantern, or light.”/see-RAAJ/Sufiyanboy“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-fee-YAHN/Suhaybboy“Reddish-haired or reddish-complexioned.”/soo-HAYB/Suleimanboy“Arabic-derived; a well-established Muslim name associated with wisdom and peaceful leadership”/soo-lai-MAHN/Sultanboy“Arabic-derived name meaning ruler or person of commanding authority.”/SOOL-tan/Tafidaboy“A traditional Hausa personal name and title-associated name, linked with authority and public leadership.”/tah-FEE-dah/Tahaboy“A Quranic name associated with the letter Ta-Ha”/TA-ha/Tahirboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning pure and virtuous.”/TAH-heer/Tajudeenboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning crown of faith.”/tah-joo-DEEN/Talhaboy“Arabic-derived name of a tree (traditionally identified as an acacia; the precise botanical identification is debated).”/TAL-ha/Talibboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning a seeker of knowledge.”/TAH-lib/Talleboy“The first-born of a pair of twins.”/TAHL-leh/Tambariboy“A traditional Hausa title-derived personal name associated with the tambari, a ceremonial drum and symbol of public authority.”/tam-BAH-ree/Tamimboy“Arabic-derived: complete, perfect, or whole.”/ta-MEEM/Tanimuboy“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/tah-NEE-moo/Tankoboy“A much-loved younger child held close by the family”/TAHN-koh/Tariqboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name evoking a bright star or a welcome arrival in the night.”/TAH-rik/Tasiuboy“A Hausa-used Arabic-derived name traditionally connected with the number nine or ninth-born child.”/tah-SEE-oo/Taufiqboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a child success and God’s guidance.”/tow-FEEK/Tausayiboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa — Compassion and a tender heart toward others”/tow-SAH-yee/Tawakkaliboy“Arabic-derived — A person who meets life with trust and patience”/tah-wak-KAH-lee/Tawfiqboy“Success granted through God’s help”/taw-FEEK/Tayyabboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning good-hearted, wholesome, and pure.”/TIE-yab/Tijjaniboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name honoring the Tijani tradition and its spiritual heritage.”/tee-JAH-nee/Tsiraboy or girl“A life preserved and kept safe”/TSEE-rah/Tsohoboy“An indigenous Hausa name expressing respect for age, experience, and the wisdom of elders.”/TSOH-hoh/Tukurboy“A well-attested Hausa male name, with older traditional interpretations varying between families and regions.”/TOO-koor/Turakiboy“A Hausa title-derived name associated with a senior royal or chiefly office, carrying a sense of dignity and leadership.”/too-RAH-kee/Ubaidullahiboy“Arabic-derived; servant of Allah, expressing humility and devotion”/oo-bai-doo-LAH-hee/Umarboy“Arabic-derived; flourishing and long-lived”/OO-mar/Umaruboy“Hausa form of the Arabic name Umar; flourishing and long-lived”/OO-mah-roo/Usainiboy“Hausa form of Husayn; a beloved and honored descendant of the Prophet's family”/oo-SAI-nee/Usamaboy“Arabic-derived; lion, a warm wish for courage and dignity”/oo-SAH-mah/Usaydboy“Arabic-derived: little lion, evoking courage and strength”/oo-SAYD/Usmanboy“Arabic-derived; the traditional name of the third caliph of Islam, associated with strength and faithfulness”/OOS-man/Uwaisboy“Arabic-derived; the name of Uways, a revered early Muslim figure”/oo-WAIS/Uwaisuboy“Arabic-derived; a Hausa form of the name Uways, associated with devotion and spiritual goodness”/oo-WAI-soo/Uzairboy“Arabic and Quranic form of Ezra, a respected prophetic name”/oo-ZAIR/Wadaboy“A promise kept and a life grounded in trust; Arabic-derived and naturalized in Hausa usage.”/WAH-dah/Wadataboy“Prosperity, abundance, and a life rich in blessings; an indigenous Hausa lexical name.”/wah-DAH-tah/Wahabboy“A generous giver, blessed with a giving heart; Arabic-derived.”/wah-HAB/Wahidboy“One of a kind, precious, and wonderfully unique; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-heed/Wajidboy“One who finds goodness, wisdom, and what is valuable in life; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-jid/Wakiliboy“A trusted representative and dependable guardian; Arabic-derived.”/wah-KEE-lee/Waliboy“A loyal friend, protector, and person close to God; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-lee/Walidboy“A beloved newborn and welcome new arrival; Arabic-derived.”/wah-LEED/Warisboy“An heir to cherished values, blessings, and a family’s good name; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-ris/Waseemboy“Arabic-derived: handsome, beautiful, or well-featured.”/wa-SEEM/Wasilboy“A person who builds connections, reaches worthy goals, and keeps family bonds strong; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-sil/Waziriboy“A respected counsellor and person of responsibility; Arabic-derived and also associated with a traditional title.”/wah-ZEE-ree/Yahayaboy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Yahya, meaning “God gives life”; a cherished prophetic name”/yah-HAH-yah/Yakububoy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Yaqub, meaning “Jacob”; a traditional name associated with a revered prophet”/yah-KOO-boo/Yaqeenboy or girl“Deep faith and reassuring certainty”/ya-KEEN/Yaqubboy“A name honoring a wise ancestor and the strength of a lasting family line”/YAH-koob/Yarimaboy“Prince or royal son; a name expressing dignity and promise”/yah-REE-mah/Yaroboy“Boy or young child—a name expressing affection for a cherished son”/YAH-roh/Yasinboy“Arabic Qur’anic name associated with Surah Ya-Sin; traditionally understood as a blessed and spiritually significant name”/yah-SEEN/Yayaboy“A familiar Hausa Muslim form related to Yahya, meaning “God gives life””/YAH-yah/Yunusaboy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Yunus, meaning “Jonah”; a name linked with patience and faith”/yoo-NOO-sah/Yusufuboy“Arabic-derived Hausa form of Yusuf, meaning “Joseph”; a beloved prophetic name”/yoo-SOO-foo/Zahidboy“Arabic-derived: an ascetic, one who renounces worldly excess; by extension, devout or pious.”/ZAH-hid/Zahirboy“Arabic-derived: apparent, manifest, clear, or shining.”/ZA-heer/Zahiruboy“Arabic-derived: bright, radiant, and clearly seen”/zah-HEE-roo/Zaiduboy“Arabic-derived: growth, increase, and abundance”/ZAY-doo/Zainboy“Arabic-derived: beauty, grace, and adornment”/ZAYN/Zainuddeenboy“Arabic-derived: the beauty and adornment of the faith”/zay-nood-DEEN/Zainulabidinboy“Ornament/adornment of the worshippers.”/zay-noo-la-bi-DEEN/Zakariyyaboy“Arabic-derived: God remembers”/zah-kah-REE-yah/Zakiboy“Indigenous Hausa: lion; a bold and courageous name”/ZAH-kee/Zakirboy“[Arabic-derived] One who remembers God; a name expressing devotion and a thoughtful spirit”/ZA-keer/Zamaniboy or girl“Arabic-derived: an era, a period, or the modern age”/zah-MAH-nee/Zaydboy“Increase, growth, abundance.”/ZAYD/Zikrullahiboy“Arabic-derived: remembrance of God”/zik-roo-LAH-hee/Ziyadboy“Increase, growth, abundance.”/zee-YAD/Zubairuboy“Arabic-derived: a traditional Muslim name associated with strength and courage”/zoo-BAY-roo/Zuhairuboy“Arabic-derived: a traditional name associated with brightness and flowers”/zoo-HAY-roo/Zulkifiluboy“Arabic-derived: the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran”/zool-kee-FEE-loo/