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Hausa girl names.

349 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.

AafiyagirlHealth, safety, peace, and well-being./ah-fee-YAH/AbeergirlA fragrant scent or perfume/a-BEER/AbidagirlArabic-derived: a woman devoted to worship/AH-bee-dah/AdibagirlArabic-derived: cultivated, well-mannered, and learned/ah-DEE-bah/AdilagirlArabic-derived — A fair-minded and just woman/ah-DEE-lah/AfifagirlArabic-derived: pure-hearted and virtuous/ah-FEE-fah/AfnangirlBranches, boughs, or shoots of a tree./af-NAHN/AfragirlArabic-derived: radiant white or fair/AF-rah/AishagirlFull of life and vitality/EYE-sha/Albarkaboy or girlA blessing and a source of goodness/al-BAR-kah/Alheriboy or girlGoodness, kindness, and a life filled with what is good/al-HEH-ree/AlimagirlArabic-derived: a knowledgeable and wise woman/ah-LEE-mah/AliyagirlA girl whose character and hopes rise high/ah-LEE-ya/AmalgirlA hopeful child who brings promise for the future/ah-MAL/AmanagirlA child who is a precious trust/ah-MAH-na/AmanigirlWishes, hopes, and aspirations/ah-MAH-nee/AminagirlA trustworthy child who brings a sense of peace/ah-MEE-na/AminatugirlArabic-derived — A trustworthy and faithful woman/ah-MEE-nah-too/Aminciboy or girlIndigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful life/ah-MIN-chee/AnabgirlGrapes./AH-nab/AnfalgirlVoluntary gifts or additional bounty; in Qur'anic usage, spoils of war./AN-fal/AnisagirlA warm-hearted daughter who brings companionship and comfort/ah-NEE-sa/AqilagirlArabic-derived: intelligent and discerning/ah-KEE-lah/AreebagirlArabic-derived: intelligent, perceptive, and wise/ah-REE-bah/AribahgirlIntelligent, skilled, eloquent, or discerning./ah-REE-bah/ArifagirlArabic-derived: knowledgeable and perceptive/ah-REE-fah/ArwagirlA female mountain goat or ibex; by extension, freshness, beauty, or grace./AR-wah/Arzikiboy or girlBlessed provision and the good things God provides/ar-ZEE-kee/AsabegirlA girl born on Saturday./ah-SAH-beh/AsiyagirlArabic-derived: one who brings comfort and healing/ah-SEE-yah/AsmagirlMore exalted, loftier, or more sublime./AS-mah/AsmaugirlA girl destined to rise high and be greatly honoured/AS-mow/AtikagirlFree, liberated, ancient, or noble./ah-TEE-kah/AtiyagirlA precious gift and blessing/ah-TEE-yah/AtiyyagirlA gift, bestowal, or grant./ah-TEE-yah/AyatgirlArabic: signs, verses, or evidences (especially Qur'anic verses); by extension, a sign from God./AH-yat/AzizagirlA dearly loved and precious daughter/ah-ZEE-za/BadiagirlArabic Badīʿa: wonderful, extraordinary, unique, or admirable./bah-DEE-ah/BadriyagirlRadiant and beautiful like the full moon/bad-REE-yah/BalarabagirlA daughter born on Wednesday, a day-name carrying blessings for her life/bah-lah-RAH-bah/BaraagirlArabic: innocence, freedom from blame, or being cleared of wrongdoing./bah-RAH/Barakaboy or girlA child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the family/bah-RAH-kah/BariragirlA girl known for goodness, devotion, and a gentle character/bah-REE-rah/BashiragirlA girl who brings joy, hope, and good news/bah-SHEE-rah/BasiragirlA wise girl with clear understanding and good judgment/bah-SEE-rah/BasmagirlA warm smile or cheerful expression/BAS-ma/BilkisugirlA queenly name recalling the wise and renowned Queen of Sheba/bil-KEE-soo/BintagirlA beloved daughter and treasured child/BIN-tah/BushragirlA joyful blessing and bearer of happy news/BOOSH-rah/ButhainagirlA beautiful, delicate woman/boo-THAY-na/Cetoboy or girlIndigenous Hausa: rescue, deliverance, or being saved from difficulty/CHEH-toh/Cutaboy or girlIndigenous 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 girlA traditional Hausa descriptive name associated with a child born with tightly curled or matted hair/DAH-dah/Dadiboy or girlA delightful child who brings pleasure and happiness/DAH-dee/DalalgirlArabic-derived: charm, grace, and gentle appeal/DAH-lal/Daminaboy or girlAn indigenous Hausa name drawn from damina, the rainy season—a hopeful image of life-giving rain/dah-MEE-nah/DaniagirlArabic: near, close, or brought near./DAH-nee-ah/DarajagirlHonor, dignity, and respected standing/dah-RAH-jah/DariyagirlA warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joy/dah-REE-yah/DauramagirlThe legendary queen of Daura in Hausa origin tradition./dow-RAH-ma/DijegirlA traditional Hausa name for a girl born after twins/DEE-jeh/Dogoboy or girlA traditional Hausa descriptive name meaning “tall” or “long”/DOH-goh/DuagirlArabic-derived: supplication or prayer./DOO-ah/DuniyagirlAn indigenous Hausa name meaning “the world” or “life in this world”/doo-NEE-yah/Eemanboy or girlArabic-derived: faith and trust in God/ee-MAHN/Ehsanboy or girlArabic-derived: kindness, generosity, and doing what is beautiful/eh-SAHN/ElhamgirlArabic-derived: inspiration or a beautiful thought/EL-ham/FadilagirlA virtuous and admirable woman/fah-DEE-lah/FadimatugirlA cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima/fah-dee-MAH-too/FadwagirlArabic-derived: self-sacrifice, ransom, or redemption./FAD-wah/FahimagirlAn intelligent and perceptive woman/fah-HEE-mah/FaizagirlA successful woman who triumphs in life/FAH-ee-zah/FalmatagirlA cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima/fal-MAH-tah/FarahgirlJoy and happiness/FAH-rah/FarhanagirlA joyful and cheerful girl/far-HAH-nah/Fariboy or girlA bright, fair or radiant child/FAH-ree/FaridagirlA one-of-a-kind and precious daughter/fah-REE-dah/FarihagirlA joyful and cheerful daughter/fah-REE-hah/FatagirlA daughter who brings hope and hopeful expectations/FAH-tah/FatanagirlMy hope and the promise of a bright future/fa-TA-na/FatigirlA beloved, familiar form of Fatima/FAH-tee/FatihagirlA name associated with new beginnings and the opening chapter of the Quran/fah-TEE-hah/FatimagirlA cherished and highly respected Muslim name/fah-TEE-mah/FatiyagirlA hopeful name for victory, success and new beginnings/fah-TEE-yah/FauziyagirlA woman blessed with success and victory/faw-ZEE-yah/FawziyagirlArabic-derived: A victorious and successful daughter./fow-ZEE-yah/FuregirlIndigenous Hausa: a flower, suggesting beauty and blossoming/FOO-reh/Furqanboy or girlA name expressing moral clarity and the ability to recognize truth/foor-KAHN/GimbiyagirlPrincess; a daughter held in honor/gim-BEE-yah/GodiyagirlGratitude and thankfulness; a child received with thanks/go-dee-YAH/HabibagirlA dearly loved and cherished daughter/ha-BEE-bah/HadizagirlA respected and trustworthy woman/ha-DEE-zah/HafizagirlA devoted and thoughtful daughter with a retentive mind/ha-FEE-zah/HafsagirlArabic-derived: young lioness./HAF-sah/HafsatgirlA young woman of dignity and strength/HAF-sat/HajaragirlA resilient and steadfast daughter/ha-JA-rah/HakimagirlArabic-derived — A wise and thoughtful woman/hah-KEE-mah/Hakuriboy or girlIndigenous Hausa — Patience and calm endurance/hah-KOO-ree/HalimagirlA gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughter/ha-LEE-mah/HalimatugirlA patient and tender-hearted daughter/ha-lee-MA-too/HamidagirlA daughter whose goodness brings praise and gratitude/ha-MEE-dah/HanangirlArabic-derived: compassion, tenderness, and loving care/hah-NAHN/HaneengirlArabic-derived: yearning, longing, or nostalgic desire./ha-NEEN/HanifagirlA daughter known for sincerity and upright character/ha-NEE-fah/HaniyagirlArabic-derived: joyful and happy/hah-NEE-yah/HasinagirlArabic-derived: beautiful in character and appearance/hah-SEE-nah/Haskiyaboy or girlA child who grows up valued for honesty and truthfulness/has-KEE-yah/HassanagirlA good and beautiful-hearted daughter/ha-SAN-ah/HassanatugirlA daughter blessed with goodness and beauty/ha-sa-NAH-too/HauwagirlA life-giving daughter and mother-to-be/HOW-wah/HibagirlGift; a present or bestowal./HEE-bah/HidayagirlDivine guidance and a life led toward what is good/hee-DAH-yah/HudagirlGuidance; right guidance or the right path./HOO-dah/HusnagirlMost beautiful; best, finest, or most excellent./HOOS-nah/HusseinagirlA daughter of goodness, beauty, and dignity/hoo-SAI-nah/IbtihajgirlArabic-derived: happiness and delight/ib-tee-HAJ/IbtihalgirlA heartfelt prayer or humble supplication/ib-tee-HAHL/IbtisamgirlSmile; smiling./ib-tee-SAHM/IffatgirlArabic-derived: purity, honor, and modesty/IF-at/IkhlasgirlArabic-derived — Sincerity and wholehearted devotion/ikh-LAHS/Ikramboy or girlArabic-derived: honour and generosity, wishing a child a gracious and respected life/ik-RAHM/IlhamgirlArabic-derived: inspiration, a lovely wish for a child who brings bright ideas and encouragement/il-HAHM/ImangirlFaith and a trusting heart/ee-MAHN/InayagirlArabic-derived: care, protection, and divine concern/in-AH-yah/InayatgirlKindness, care, and loving concern for others/in-ah-YAT/InnagirlIndigenous Hausa: mother; an affectionate name evoking maternal love and care/IN-nah/IqragirlArabic-derived: read or recite, celebrating learning, knowledge, and a love of the word/IK-rah/IsragirlArabic-derived: the night journey, a name associated with a sacred and wondrous journey/IS-rah/IzzahgirlArabic-derived: honor, dignity, and cherished worth/IZ-ah/JalilagirlArabic-derived: noble, majestic, and highly honored/jah-LEE-lah/JamilagirlArabic-derived: beautiful and graceful/jah-MEE-lah/JannatgirlArabic-derived: paradise and heavenly joy/JAH-nat/JannatugirlArabic-derived: paradise; a hopeful name wishing its bearer a blessed life/jah-NAH-too/JarumagirlIndigenous Hausa: A courageous daughter who faces life boldly./jah-ROO-mah/JiddagirlArabic-derived term/name meaning grandmother; it is not indigenous Hausa in origin./JID-da/JumanagirlArabic-derived: a precious pearl/joo-MAH-nah/JummaigirlArabic-derived and Hausa-used: a girl associated with Friday, a blessed day of gathering/joom-MY/JuriyagirlIndigenous Hausa — Patience and the strength to persevere/joo-REE-yah/JuwairiyagirlArabic-derived: a revered and honored woman in Islamic tradition/joo-WAIR-ee-yah/KainatgirlThe universe; creation or the cosmos./KAI-nat/Kaltumegirl(Arabic-derived) A cherished traditional name associated with dignity and beauty/kal-TOO-meh/KandegirlThe second-born of a pair of twins./KAHN-deh/Karimagirl(Arabic-derived) Generous-hearted, gracious, and noble/kah-REE-mah/Kariyaboy or girlProtection, defense, or safeguarding./kah-REE-yah/KaunagirlA beloved child surrounded by love/KOW-nah/Kausargirl(Arabic-derived) Abundance, blessings, and overflowing goodness/KOW-sar/Khadijagirl(Arabic-derived) A cherished historic name borne by Khadija, remembered for strength, faith, and generosity/kha-DEE-jah/Khadragirl(Arabic-derived) Fresh, flourishing, and full of life/KHAD-rah/KhawlagirlFemale gazelle; a young doe./KHOW-lah/Kifayagirl(Arabic-derived) Enough, contentment, and the assurance of having what is needed/kee-FAH-yah/Kubragirl(Arabic-derived) The greatest, most distinguished, or most senior/KOOB-rah/KulugirlA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/KOO-loo/Kyautaboy or girlA precious gift and blessing/KYOW-tah/LabibagirlAn intelligent, wise, and discerning woman (Arabic-derived)/la-BEE-ba/LadigirlIndigenous Hausa day-name for a girl born on Monday/LAH-dee/LadidigirlA traditional Hausa feminine name, often used as a longer form related to Ladi/lah-DEE-dee/LahadigirlArabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Sunday/lah-HAH-dee/LailagirlArabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of night/LAY-lah/LamigirlArabic-derived: radiant, shining, and bright/LAH-mee/LamisgirlSoft, smooth, delicate to the touch./LAH-mis/LarabagirlArabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Wednesday/lah-RAH-bah/LaraigirlA traditional Hausa female personal name; no fixed literal meaning such as “affectionate familiarity” is established./lah-RYE/LatifagirlArabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted/lah-TEE-fah/LubabagirlArabic-derived: the heart, essence, or innermost goodness of something/loo-BAH-bah/LubnagirlArabic-derived: the fragrant storax tree, a graceful nature name/LOOB-nah/LujaingirlSilver./loo-JAIN/MadihagirlA woman who praises; praising or laudatory./mah-DEE-hah/MahagirlOryx or wild cow; by association, beautiful eyes/beauty./MAH-hah/MahiragirlArabic-derived: skilled, capable, and accomplished/mah-HEE-rah/MaimunagirlArabic-derived; blessed, fortunate, and protected/mai-MOO-nah/MairamagirlAn established Hausa female personal name; it does not have a reliably attested literal meaning of “grace and beauty.”/MY-rah-mah/MairogirlA familiar Hausa form used affectionately for Maimuna or related female names/MAI-roh/MajidagirlArabic-derived name meaning glorious, noble, and distinguished./mah-JEE-dah/MalikagirlArabic-derived: queenly and dignified/mah-LEE-kah/MansuragirlArabic-derived: A victorious girl whose life is filled with strength and success./man-SOO-rah/MariyagirlArabic-derived; a form of Maryam, traditionally associated with purity and devotion/mah-REE-yah/MarwagirlAl-Marwah, the sacred hill in Makkah; also a flint-like stone./MAR-wah/MaryamgirlArabic-derived; a beloved and spiritually pure woman/MAR-yam/MarziyagirlPleasing, approved, and held in favor/mar-ZEE-yah/MasudagirlA fortunate and happy girl/mah-SOO-dah/MawaddagirlAffection, goodwill, and loving kindness/ma-WAD-da/MubarakagirlA blessed girl and a source of joy/moo-bah-RAH-kah/MubinagirlClear, evident, manifest; feminine form of Mubīn./moo-BEE-nah/MufidagirlUseful, beneficial, helpful./moo-FEE-da/MuhsinagirlA woman who does good and brings benefit/moo-HSEE-na/MumtazgirlArabic-derived: exceptional and distinguished/MOOM-tahz/MunagirlWishes, hopes, desires; from Arabic munā./MOO-nah/MunawwaragirlArabic-derived: radiant and full of light/moo-nah-WAR-ah/MuneebagirlA woman who turns or returns to God, especially repentantly./moo-NEE-bah/MuniragirlA radiant girl who brings warmth and light/moo-NEE-rah/Murnaboy or girlJoy and celebration/MOOR-nah/NabilagirlNoble and distinguished/nah-BEE-lah/NadiagirlTender and delicate/NAH-dee-ah/NadifagirlPure-hearted and clean in spirit/nah-DEE-fah/NadiragirlRare and precious/nah-DEE-rah/NadiyagirlTender and delicate/nah-DEE-yah/NadwagirlArabic-derived: a gathering for learning and thoughtful discussion/NAD-wah/NafisagirlPrecious and dearly cherished/nah-FEE-sah/NagartagirlGoodness, virtue, and moral excellence/nah-GAR-tah/NailagirlOne who achieves her goals/NAH-ee-lah/NaimagirlPeaceful, contented, and blessed/nah-EE-mah/NajibagirlNoble and excellent in character/nah-JEE-bah/NajiyagirlSafe, secure, and protected/nah-JEE-yah/NajlagirlArabic-derived: bright-eyed and beautiful/NAHJ-lah/NajmagirlA shining star/NAJ-mah/NajwagirlSecret conversation, confidential discourse, or private whispering./NAJ-wah/NanagirlA daughter named in honor of a beloved grandmother or elder/NAH-nah/NargisgirlA fragrant narcissus flower/NAR-gis/Nasaraboy or girlVictory, triumph, and hope for good things ahead/nah-SAH-rah/NashitagirlArabic-derived: lively, energetic, and full of vitality/nah-SHEE-tah/NashwagirlExhilaration, delight, or ecstatic joy./NASH-wah/NasibagirlA child with a fortunate destiny and a good share in life/na-SEE-ba/NasihagirlArabic-derived — Sincere counsel and wise guidance/nah-SEE-hah/NasiragirlArabic-derived: A strong helper who brings courage and success to those around her./nah-SEE-rah/NawalgirlA precious gift and blessing/NAH-wal/NazihagirlHonest, pure, and upright/nah-ZEE-hah/NiimagirlA precious blessing and favor/NEE-ma/Nimatullahboy or girlA blessing from God/nee-mah-too-LAH/NusaibagirlA name associated with faith, courage, and dignity/noo-SAI-bah/NusragirlHelp, strength, and victory/NOOS-rah/NusratgirlHelp, strength, and victory/NOOS-rat/PamelagirlEnglish-language Christian name used by Hausa Christians/PAM-uh-lah/PatiencegirlEnglish Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa Christians/PAY-shens/PaulinegirlFemale form of Paul, a Christian name meaning “humble” or “small”; used by Hausa Christians/PAW-leen/Peaceboy or girlEnglish Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christians/PEES/Praiseboy or girlEnglish Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christians/PRAYZ/PrudencegirlChristian virtue name celebrating wisdom and good judgment; used by Hausa Christians/PROO-dens/QudsiyyagirlHoly, sacred, or sanctified./kood-SEE-yah/RababgirlWhite cloud; Rabab is also the name of a traditional bowed string instrument./rah-BAHB/RabiagirlArabic-derived: springtime, freshness, and new beginnings/rah-BEE-ah/RabiatugirlArabic-derived: springtime and renewal/rah-bee-AH-too/RabiyagirlArabic-derived: springtime and renewal/rah-BEE-yah/RafatugirlArabic-derived: noble, elevated, and held in high esteem/rah-FAH-too/RafiagirlElevated, exalted, or lofty./rah-FEE-ah/RahamagirlMercy, tenderness, and compassionate strength/ra-HA-ma/RahilagirlArabic-derived: a traveler with purpose and a life filled with meaningful journeys/rah-HEE-lah/RahimagirlArabic-derived — A compassionate and merciful woman/rah-HEE-mah/RahmagirlArabic-derived: mercy, kindness, and compassionate love/RAH-mah/RahmatugirlArabic-derived: a child surrounded by mercy and compassion/rah-MAH-too/RaihanagirlFeminine form associated with basil or an aromatic, sweet-smelling plant./rye-HAH-nah/RainagirlIndigenous Hausa: my life, a tender expression of love for a cherished child/RAI-nah/RakiyagirlArabic-derived: elevated, dignified, and spiritually strong/rah-KEE-yah/RaliyagirlArabic-derived: contented, peaceful, and grateful/rah-LEE-yah/RamatugirlArabic-derived: mercy, tenderness, and compassionate love/rah-MAH-too/RamlagirlArabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduring/RAHM-lah/Ranaboy or girlSunshine and brightness/RAH-na/RaniyagirlOne who gazes or looks intently./ra-NEE-ya/RashidagirlArabic-derived: rightly guided, wise, and sound in judgment/rah-SHEE-dah/RayuwagirlLife, vitality, and the blessing of being alive/rah-YOO-wah/RihanagirlArabic-derived: fragrant and sweet-smelling like basil/ree-HAH-nah/RufaidagirlA helpful and supportive woman/roo-FAI-dah/RukayyagirlArabic-derived: one who rises in dignity, strength, and spiritual stature/roo-KAI-yah/RuwagirlWater—a life-giving, refreshing, and sustaining presence (indigenous Hausa)/ROO-wa/SaadagirlHappiness and good fortune/SAH-dah/SaadatugirlArabic-derived; happiness and good fortune/saa-DAH-too/SabahgirlMorning, dawn, and a new beginning/sa-BAH/SabihagirlArabic-derived: lovely, graceful, and pleasant/sah-BEE-hah/SabiragirlArabic-derived; patient, steady, and resilient/sah-BEE-rah/SadiqagirlArabic-derived; truthful and sincere/sah-DEE-kah/SadiyagirlA fortunate and joy-bringing girl/sah-DEE-yah/SafagirlArabic-derived: purity, serenity, and clarity/SAH-fah/SafinatugirlArabic-derived from safīnah, meaning “ship,” “boat,” or “vessel.”/sa-fee-NA-too/SafiyagirlArabic-derived; pure-hearted and sincere/sah-FEE-yah/SafiyyagirlPure-hearted and treasured/sah-FEE-yah/SahargirlArabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunrise/SAH-har/SahuragirlA Hausa-Muslim female form associated with sahur, the pre-dawn meal before fasting; by extension, pre-dawn/early morning./sa-HOO-ra/SaidagirlArabic-derived; happy and fortunate/sah-EE-dah/SajidagirlArabic-derived feminine form: “a woman who prostrates in worship.”/sah-JEE-dah/SakinagirlArabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and serene/sah-KEE-nah/SalamatugirlArabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-being/sah-lah-MAH-too/SalihagirlArabic-derived — A righteous woman with a good heart/sah-LEE-hah/SalimagirlArabic-derived; safe, whole, and well/sah-LEE-mah/SalmagirlPeaceful, safe, and serene/SAL-mah/SalsabilgirlThe name of a spring in Paradise mentioned in the Qur'an./sal-sa-BEEL/SalsabilagirlArabic-derived: a beautiful spring or fountain in Paradise/sal-sah-BEE-lah/SamahgirlArabic-derived: forgiveness, generosity, and graciousness/SAH-mah/SamargirlArabic-derived: evening or nighttime conversation; companionship in such conversation./SA-mar/SamiragirlArabic-derived; a warm and delightful companion/sah-MEE-rah/SanagirlArabic-derived: radiance, brilliance, or excellence/SAH-nah/SarauniyagirlHausa indigenous name meaning queen, a woman of royal dignity./sah-RAU-nee-yah/SaudatugirlArabic-derived; blessed with happiness and good fortune/sow-DAH-too/SawsangirlLily or iris; an Arabic flower name./SOW-san/ShahidagirlFemale witness; depending on the Arabic form, it may also mean female martyr./shah-HEE-dah/ShakiragirlGrateful, appreciative, and mindful of blessings/shah-KEE-rah/ShamimagirlFragrant; a sweet scent or fragrance./shah-MEE-mah/ShamsiyyagirlArabic-derived; radiant and full of sunshine/sham-SEE-yah/SharifagirlArabic-derived name meaning noble, honorable, and dignified./shah-REE-fah/ShifagirlHealing, remedy, and comfort/SHEE-fa/ShukriyagirlThankfulness for God’s blessings/shook-REE-yah/ShukuragirlThankfulness for a cherished blessing/shoo-KOO-ra/SorayyagirlArabic-derived; sparkling and radiant like the stars/soh-RAI-yah/SulaimatugirlArabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peace/soo-lai-MAH-too/SumayyagirlArabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name with a long history/soo-MAI-yah/SundusgirlFine silk, associated with the gardens of Paradise/SOON-doos/TabassumgirlSmile./ta-bas-SOOM/TahiragirlAn Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning pure and virtuous./tah-HEE-rah/TalatugirlA Hausa Muslim name traditionally associated with Tuesday./tah-LAH-too/TalibagirlAn Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning a girl who seeks knowledge and wisdom./tah-LEE-bah/TaqwagirlArabic-derived — A life guided by piety and good conduct/TAK-wah/TasmiagirlArabic-derived: naming, designation, or the act of giving a name; it can also refer to invoking God's name./tas-MEE-ah/TasnimgirlArabic-derived: a lofty spring or fountain in Paradise, mentioned in the Qur'an./tas-NEEM/TaufidagirlAn Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a girl success and God’s guidance./tow-FEE-dah/Tausayiboy or girlIndigenous Hausa — Compassion and a tender heart toward others/tow-SAH-yee/TawhidagirlAn Arabic-derived Muslim name expressing devotion to the oneness of God./tow-HEE-dah/TayyabagirlAn Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning good-hearted, wholesome, and pure./tie-YAH-bah/TsamiyagirlAn indigenous Hausa nature name inspired by the tamarind tree, suggesting rootedness and enduring sweetness./tsah-MEE-yah/Tsiraboy or girlA life preserved and kept safe/TSEE-rah/TubagirlBlessedness, goodness, and happiness/TOO-bah/UlfahgirlArabic-derived: affection, friendship, and loving fellowship/OOL-fah/UmmuhanigirlUsually written Ummu Hani or Umm Hani: “mother of Hani,” an established Arabic feminine personal name/teknonym./oom-moo-HA-nee/UmmulkhairigirlArabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessing/oom-ool-KHAI-ree/UmmulkhulsumgirlArabic-derived; a name honoring Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman/oom-ool-KHOOL-soom/UmmusalamagirlArabic-derived; associated with Umm Salama, a respected and wise early Muslim woman/oom-oo-sah-LAH-mah/UwanigirlA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/oo-WAH-nee/WafagirlA life marked by loyalty, devotion, and steadfast love; Arabic-derived./WAH-fah/WafiyagirlA faithful and dependable daughter with a loyal, loving heart; Arabic-derived./wah-FEE-yah/WahibagirlArabic-derived: a generous giver and gracious benefactor/wah-HEE-bah/WahidagirlA unique and precious daughter, one who is truly special; Arabic-derived./wah-HEE-dah/WajidagirlA daughter who discovers goodness and brings treasured blessings to her family; Arabic-derived./wah-JEE-dah/WajihagirlArabic-derived: eminent, respected, distinguished, or of high standing./wah-JEE-hah/WalidagirlA cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived./wah-LEE-dah/WaliyyagirlA cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived./wah-LEE-yah/WardagirlA beautiful rose: graceful, fragrant, and dearly cherished; Arabic-derived./WAR-dah/WasilagirlA daughter who brings people together and remains close to those she loves; Arabic-derived./wah-SEE-lah/WidadgirlAffection, tenderness, and the loving bond she brings to her family; Arabic-derived./wee-DAD/YaganagirlIndigenous Hausa female name associated with a first-born or first daughter./yah-GAH-nah/YalwagirlAn indigenous Hausa name expressing abundance, prosperity, and the joy of having plenty/YAL-wah/YaminagirlArabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “one who is on the right side”/yah-MEE-nah/Yaqeenboy or girlDeep faith and reassuring certainty/ya-KEEN/YaqutagirlAn Arabic-derived Hausa name meaning “ruby” or “precious jewel”/yah-KOO-tah/YasiragirlArabic-derived feminine form: prosperous, at ease, or one who makes things easy./yah-SEE-rah/YasmingirlArabic-derived name meaning “jasmine,” evoking beauty and a sweet spirit/YAS-min/YasminagirlAn Arabic-derived feminine form of Yasmin, meaning “jasmine”/yas-MEE-nah/YelwagirlProsperity, abundance, and a flourishing life/YEL-wah/YumnagirlArabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “prosperous”/YOOM-nah/YusragirlArabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful future/YOOS-rah/ZahidagirlArabic-derived feminine form: ascetic, devout, or pious./zah-HEE-dah/ZahiragirlRadiant, shining, and bright/zah-HEE-rah/ZahragirlArabic-derived: radiant, shining, and flower-like/ZAH-rah/ZainabgirlArabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim name/ZAY-nab/ZainabugirlArabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim name/zay-NAH-boo/ZakiagirlPure, virtuous; also intelligent/keen-minded./zah-KEE-ah/Zamaniboy or girlArabic-derived: an era, a period, or the modern age/zah-MAH-nee/ZubaidagirlArabic-derived: excellent, precious, and of the finest quality/zoo-BAY-dah/ZuhragirlArabic-derived: radiant and bright; also associated with Venus/ZOOH-rah/ZuhuragirlArabic-derived: blossoms, flowers, or radiant beauty/zoo-HOO-rah/ZulaihagirlArabic-derived: the traditional name associated with the woman in the Joseph story/zoo-LAY-hah/ZunairagirlA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/zoo-NAI-rah/ZuwairagirlA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/zoo-WAY-rah/