Hausa girl names.
349 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Aafiya“Health, safety, peace, and well-being.”/ah-fee-YAH/femaleAbeer“A fragrant scent or perfume”/a-BEER/femaleAbida“Arabic-derived: a woman devoted to worship”/AH-bee-dah/femaleAdiba“Arabic-derived: cultivated, well-mannered, and learned”/ah-DEE-bah/femaleAdila“Arabic-derived — A fair-minded and just woman”/ah-DEE-lah/femaleAfifa“Arabic-derived: pure-hearted and virtuous”/ah-FEE-fah/femaleAfnan“Branches, boughs, or shoots of a tree.”/af-NAHN/femaleAfra“Arabic-derived: radiant white or fair”/AF-rah/femaleAisha“Full of life and vitality”/EYE-sha/femaleAlbarka“A blessing and a source of goodness”/al-BAR-kah/anyAlheri“Goodness, kindness, and a life filled with what is good”/al-HEH-ree/anyAlima“Arabic-derived: a knowledgeable and wise woman”/ah-LEE-mah/femaleAliya“A girl whose character and hopes rise high”/ah-LEE-ya/femaleAmal“A hopeful child who brings promise for the future”/ah-MAL/femaleAmana“A child who is a precious trust”/ah-MAH-na/femaleAmani“Wishes, hopes, and aspirations”/ah-MAH-nee/femaleAmina“A trustworthy child who brings a sense of peace”/ah-MEE-na/femaleAminatu“Arabic-derived — A trustworthy and faithful woman”/ah-MEE-nah-too/femaleAminci“Indigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful life”/ah-MIN-chee/anyAnab“Grapes.”/AH-nab/femaleAnfal“Voluntary gifts or additional bounty; in Qur'anic usage, spoils of war.”/AN-fal/femaleAnisa“A warm-hearted daughter who brings companionship and comfort”/ah-NEE-sa/femaleAqila“Arabic-derived: intelligent and discerning”/ah-KEE-lah/femaleAreeba“Arabic-derived: intelligent, perceptive, and wise”/ah-REE-bah/femaleAribah“Intelligent, skilled, eloquent, or discerning.”/ah-REE-bah/femaleArifa“Arabic-derived: knowledgeable and perceptive”/ah-REE-fah/femaleArwa“A female mountain goat or ibex; by extension, freshness, beauty, or grace.”/AR-wah/femaleArziki“Blessed provision and the good things God provides”/ar-ZEE-kee/anyAsabe“A girl born on Saturday.”/ah-SAH-beh/femaleAsiya“Arabic-derived: one who brings comfort and healing”/ah-SEE-yah/femaleAsma“More exalted, loftier, or more sublime.”/AS-mah/femaleAsmau“A girl destined to rise high and be greatly honoured”/AS-mow/femaleAtika“Free, liberated, ancient, or noble.”/ah-TEE-kah/femaleAtiya“A precious gift and blessing”/ah-TEE-yah/femaleAtiyya“A gift, bestowal, or grant.”/ah-TEE-yah/femaleAyat“Arabic: signs, verses, or evidences (especially Qur'anic verses); by extension, a sign from God.”/AH-yat/femaleAziza“A dearly loved and precious daughter”/ah-ZEE-za/femaleBadia“Arabic Badīʿa: wonderful, extraordinary, unique, or admirable.”/bah-DEE-ah/femaleBadriya“Radiant and beautiful like the full moon”/bad-REE-yah/femaleBalaraba“A daughter born on Wednesday, a day-name carrying blessings for her life”/bah-lah-RAH-bah/femaleBaraa“Arabic: innocence, freedom from blame, or being cleared of wrongdoing.”/bah-RAH/femaleBaraka“A child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the family”/bah-RAH-kah/anyBarira“A girl known for goodness, devotion, and a gentle character”/bah-REE-rah/femaleBashira“A girl who brings joy, hope, and good news”/bah-SHEE-rah/femaleBasira“A wise girl with clear understanding and good judgment”/bah-SEE-rah/femaleBasma“A warm smile or cheerful expression”/BAS-ma/femaleBilkisu“A queenly name recalling the wise and renowned Queen of Sheba”/bil-KEE-soo/femaleBinta“A beloved daughter and treasured child”/BIN-tah/femaleBushra“A joyful blessing and bearer of happy news”/BOOSH-rah/femaleButhaina“A beautiful, delicate woman”/boo-THAY-na/femaleCeto“Indigenous Hausa: rescue, deliverance, or being saved from difficulty”/CHEH-toh/anyCuta“Indigenous Hausa: illness or disease; as a protective name, it may reflect the hope that misfortune will be named and kept away”/CHOO-tah/anyDada“A traditional Hausa descriptive name associated with a child born with tightly curled or matted hair”/DAH-dah/anyDadi“A delightful child who brings pleasure and happiness”/DAH-dee/anyDalal“Arabic-derived: charm, grace, and gentle appeal”/DAH-lal/femaleDamina“An indigenous Hausa name drawn from damina, the rainy season—a hopeful image of life-giving rain”/dah-MEE-nah/anyDania“Arabic: near, close, or brought near.”/DAH-nee-ah/femaleDaraja“Honor, dignity, and respected standing”/dah-RAH-jah/femaleDariya“A warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joy”/dah-REE-yah/femaleDaurama“The legendary queen of Daura in Hausa origin tradition.”/dow-RAH-ma/femaleDije“A traditional Hausa name for a girl born after twins”/DEE-jeh/femaleDogo“A traditional Hausa descriptive name meaning “tall” or “long””/DOH-goh/anyDua“Arabic-derived: supplication or prayer.”/DOO-ah/femaleDuniya“An indigenous Hausa name meaning “the world” or “life in this world””/doo-NEE-yah/femaleEeman“Arabic-derived: faith and trust in God”/ee-MAHN/anyEhsan“Arabic-derived: kindness, generosity, and doing what is beautiful”/eh-SAHN/anyElham“Arabic-derived: inspiration or a beautiful thought”/EL-ham/femaleFadila“A virtuous and admirable woman”/fah-DEE-lah/femaleFadimatu“A cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima”/fah-dee-MAH-too/femaleFadwa“Arabic-derived: self-sacrifice, ransom, or redemption.”/FAD-wah/femaleFahima“An intelligent and perceptive woman”/fah-HEE-mah/femaleFaiza“A successful woman who triumphs in life”/FAH-ee-zah/femaleFalmata“A cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatima”/fal-MAH-tah/femaleFarah“Joy and happiness”/FAH-rah/femaleFarhana“A joyful and cheerful girl”/far-HAH-nah/femaleFari“A bright, fair or radiant child”/FAH-ree/anyFarida“A one-of-a-kind and precious daughter”/fah-REE-dah/femaleFariha“A joyful and cheerful daughter”/fah-REE-hah/femaleFata“A daughter who brings hope and hopeful expectations”/FAH-tah/femaleFatana“My hope and the promise of a bright future”/fa-TA-na/femaleFati“A beloved, familiar form of Fatima”/FAH-tee/femaleFatiha“A name associated with new beginnings and the opening chapter of the Quran”/fah-TEE-hah/femaleFatima“A cherished and highly respected Muslim name”/fah-TEE-mah/femaleFatiya“A hopeful name for victory, success and new beginnings”/fah-TEE-yah/femaleFauziya“A woman blessed with success and victory”/faw-ZEE-yah/femaleFawziya“Arabic-derived: A victorious and successful daughter.”/fow-ZEE-yah/femaleFure“Indigenous Hausa: a flower, suggesting beauty and blossoming”/FOO-reh/femaleFurqan“A name expressing moral clarity and the ability to recognize truth”/foor-KAHN/anyGimbiya“Princess; a daughter held in honor”/gim-BEE-yah/femaleGodiya“Gratitude and thankfulness; a child received with thanks”/go-dee-YAH/femaleHabiba“A dearly loved and cherished daughter”/ha-BEE-bah/femaleHadiza“A respected and trustworthy woman”/ha-DEE-zah/femaleHafiza“A devoted and thoughtful daughter with a retentive mind”/ha-FEE-zah/femaleHafsa“Arabic-derived: young lioness.”/HAF-sah/femaleHafsat“A young woman of dignity and strength”/HAF-sat/femaleHajara“A resilient and steadfast daughter”/ha-JA-rah/femaleHakima“Arabic-derived — A wise and thoughtful woman”/hah-KEE-mah/femaleHakuri“Indigenous Hausa — Patience and calm endurance”/hah-KOO-ree/anyHalima“A gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughter”/ha-LEE-mah/femaleHalimatu“A patient and tender-hearted daughter”/ha-lee-MA-too/femaleHamida“A daughter whose goodness brings praise and gratitude”/ha-MEE-dah/femaleHanan“Arabic-derived: compassion, tenderness, and loving care”/hah-NAHN/femaleHaneen“Arabic-derived: yearning, longing, or nostalgic desire.”/ha-NEEN/femaleHanifa“A daughter known for sincerity and upright character”/ha-NEE-fah/femaleHaniya“Arabic-derived: joyful and happy”/hah-NEE-yah/femaleHasina“Arabic-derived: beautiful in character and appearance”/hah-SEE-nah/femaleHaskiya“A child who grows up valued for honesty and truthfulness”/has-KEE-yah/anyHassana“A good and beautiful-hearted daughter”/ha-SAN-ah/femaleHassanatu“A daughter blessed with goodness and beauty”/ha-sa-NAH-too/femaleHauwa“A life-giving daughter and mother-to-be”/HOW-wah/femaleHiba“Gift; a present or bestowal.”/HEE-bah/femaleHidaya“Divine guidance and a life led toward what is good”/hee-DAH-yah/femaleHuda“Guidance; right guidance or the right path.”/HOO-dah/femaleHusna“Most beautiful; best, finest, or most excellent.”/HOOS-nah/femaleHusseina“A daughter of goodness, beauty, and dignity”/hoo-SAI-nah/femaleIbtihaj“Arabic-derived: happiness and delight”/ib-tee-HAJ/femaleIbtihal“A heartfelt prayer or humble supplication”/ib-tee-HAHL/femaleIbtisam“Smile; smiling.”/ib-tee-SAHM/femaleIffat“Arabic-derived: purity, honor, and modesty”/IF-at/femaleIkhlas“Arabic-derived — Sincerity and wholehearted devotion”/ikh-LAHS/femaleIkram“Arabic-derived: honour and generosity, wishing a child a gracious and respected life”/ik-RAHM/anyIlham“Arabic-derived: inspiration, a lovely wish for a child who brings bright ideas and encouragement”/il-HAHM/femaleIman“Faith and a trusting heart”/ee-MAHN/femaleInaya“Arabic-derived: care, protection, and divine concern”/in-AH-yah/femaleInayat“Kindness, care, and loving concern for others”/in-ah-YAT/femaleInna“Indigenous Hausa: mother; an affectionate name evoking maternal love and care”/IN-nah/femaleIqra“Arabic-derived: read or recite, celebrating learning, knowledge, and a love of the word”/IK-rah/femaleIsra“Arabic-derived: the night journey, a name associated with a sacred and wondrous journey”/IS-rah/femaleIzzah“Arabic-derived: honor, dignity, and cherished worth”/IZ-ah/femaleJalila“Arabic-derived: noble, majestic, and highly honored”/jah-LEE-lah/femaleJamila“Arabic-derived: beautiful and graceful”/jah-MEE-lah/femaleJannat“Arabic-derived: paradise and heavenly joy”/JAH-nat/femaleJannatu“Arabic-derived: paradise; a hopeful name wishing its bearer a blessed life”/jah-NAH-too/femaleJaruma“Indigenous Hausa: A courageous daughter who faces life boldly.”/jah-ROO-mah/femaleJidda“Arabic-derived term/name meaning grandmother; it is not indigenous Hausa in origin.”/JID-da/femaleJumana“Arabic-derived: a precious pearl”/joo-MAH-nah/femaleJummai“Arabic-derived and Hausa-used: a girl associated with Friday, a blessed day of gathering”/joom-MY/femaleJuriya“Indigenous Hausa — Patience and the strength to persevere”/joo-REE-yah/femaleJuwairiya“Arabic-derived: a revered and honored woman in Islamic tradition”/joo-WAIR-ee-yah/femaleKainat“The universe; creation or the cosmos.”/KAI-nat/femaleKaltume“(Arabic-derived) A cherished traditional name associated with dignity and beauty”/kal-TOO-meh/femaleKande“The second-born of a pair of twins.”/KAHN-deh/femaleKarima“(Arabic-derived) Generous-hearted, gracious, and noble”/kah-REE-mah/femaleKariya“Protection, defense, or safeguarding.”/kah-REE-yah/anyKauna“A beloved child surrounded by love”/KOW-nah/femaleKausar“(Arabic-derived) Abundance, blessings, and overflowing goodness”/KOW-sar/femaleKhadija“(Arabic-derived) A cherished historic name borne by Khadija, remembered for strength, faith, and generosity”/kha-DEE-jah/femaleKhadra“(Arabic-derived) Fresh, flourishing, and full of life”/KHAD-rah/femaleKhawla“Female gazelle; a young doe.”/KHOW-lah/femaleKifaya“(Arabic-derived) Enough, contentment, and the assurance of having what is needed”/kee-FAH-yah/femaleKubra“(Arabic-derived) The greatest, most distinguished, or most senior”/KOOB-rah/femaleKulu“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOO-loo/femaleKyauta“A precious gift and blessing”/KYOW-tah/anyLabiba“An intelligent, wise, and discerning woman (Arabic-derived)”/la-BEE-ba/femaleLadi“Indigenous Hausa day-name for a girl born on Monday”/LAH-dee/femaleLadidi“A traditional Hausa feminine name, often used as a longer form related to Ladi”/lah-DEE-dee/femaleLahadi“Arabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Sunday”/lah-HAH-dee/femaleLaila“Arabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of night”/LAY-lah/femaleLami“Arabic-derived: radiant, shining, and bright”/LAH-mee/femaleLamis“Soft, smooth, delicate to the touch.”/LAH-mis/femaleLaraba“Arabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Wednesday”/lah-RAH-bah/femaleLarai“A traditional Hausa female personal name; no fixed literal meaning such as “affectionate familiarity” is established.”/lah-RYE/femaleLatifa“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”/lah-TEE-fah/femaleLubaba“Arabic-derived: the heart, essence, or innermost goodness of something”/loo-BAH-bah/femaleLubna“Arabic-derived: the fragrant storax tree, a graceful nature name”/LOOB-nah/femaleLujain“Silver.”/loo-JAIN/femaleMadiha“A woman who praises; praising or laudatory.”/mah-DEE-hah/femaleMaha“Oryx or wild cow; by association, beautiful eyes/beauty.”/MAH-hah/femaleMahira“Arabic-derived: skilled, capable, and accomplished”/mah-HEE-rah/femaleMaimuna“Arabic-derived; blessed, fortunate, and protected”/mai-MOO-nah/femaleMairama“An established Hausa female personal name; it does not have a reliably attested literal meaning of “grace and beauty.””/MY-rah-mah/femaleMairo“A familiar Hausa form used affectionately for Maimuna or related female names”/MAI-roh/femaleMajida“Arabic-derived name meaning glorious, noble, and distinguished.”/mah-JEE-dah/femaleMalika“Arabic-derived: queenly and dignified”/mah-LEE-kah/femaleMansura“Arabic-derived: A victorious girl whose life is filled with strength and success.”/man-SOO-rah/femaleMariya“Arabic-derived; a form of Maryam, traditionally associated with purity and devotion”/mah-REE-yah/femaleMarwa“Al-Marwah, the sacred hill in Makkah; also a flint-like stone.”/MAR-wah/femaleMaryam“Arabic-derived; a beloved and spiritually pure woman”/MAR-yam/femaleMarziya“Pleasing, approved, and held in favor”/mar-ZEE-yah/femaleMasuda“A fortunate and happy girl”/mah-SOO-dah/femaleMawadda“Affection, goodwill, and loving kindness”/ma-WAD-da/femaleMubaraka“A blessed girl and a source of joy”/moo-bah-RAH-kah/femaleMubina“Clear, evident, manifest; feminine form of Mubīn.”/moo-BEE-nah/femaleMufida“Useful, beneficial, helpful.”/moo-FEE-da/femaleMuhsina“A woman who does good and brings benefit”/moo-HSEE-na/femaleMumtaz“Arabic-derived: exceptional and distinguished”/MOOM-tahz/femaleMuna“Wishes, hopes, desires; from Arabic munā.”/MOO-nah/femaleMunawwara“Arabic-derived: radiant and full of light”/moo-nah-WAR-ah/femaleMuneeba“A woman who turns or returns to God, especially repentantly.”/moo-NEE-bah/femaleMunira“A radiant girl who brings warmth and light”/moo-NEE-rah/femaleMurna“Joy and celebration”/MOOR-nah/anyNabila“Noble and distinguished”/nah-BEE-lah/femaleNadia“Tender and delicate”/NAH-dee-ah/femaleNadifa“Pure-hearted and clean in spirit”/nah-DEE-fah/femaleNadira“Rare and precious”/nah-DEE-rah/femaleNadiya“Tender and delicate”/nah-DEE-yah/femaleNadwa“Arabic-derived: a gathering for learning and thoughtful discussion”/NAD-wah/femaleNafisa“Precious and dearly cherished”/nah-FEE-sah/femaleNagarta“Goodness, virtue, and moral excellence”/nah-GAR-tah/femaleNaila“One who achieves her goals”/NAH-ee-lah/femaleNaima“Peaceful, contented, and blessed”/nah-EE-mah/femaleNajiba“Noble and excellent in character”/nah-JEE-bah/femaleNajiya“Safe, secure, and protected”/nah-JEE-yah/femaleNajla“Arabic-derived: bright-eyed and beautiful”/NAHJ-lah/femaleNajma“A shining star”/NAJ-mah/femaleNajwa“Secret conversation, confidential discourse, or private whispering.”/NAJ-wah/femaleNana“A daughter named in honor of a beloved grandmother or elder”/NAH-nah/femaleNargis“A fragrant narcissus flower”/NAR-gis/femaleNasara“Victory, triumph, and hope for good things ahead”/nah-SAH-rah/anyNashita“Arabic-derived: lively, energetic, and full of vitality”/nah-SHEE-tah/femaleNashwa“Exhilaration, delight, or ecstatic joy.”/NASH-wah/femaleNasiba“A child with a fortunate destiny and a good share in life”/na-SEE-ba/femaleNasiha“Arabic-derived — Sincere counsel and wise guidance”/nah-SEE-hah/femaleNasira“Arabic-derived: A strong helper who brings courage and success to those around her.”/nah-SEE-rah/femaleNawal“A precious gift and blessing”/NAH-wal/femaleNaziha“Honest, pure, and upright”/nah-ZEE-hah/femaleNiima“A precious blessing and favor”/NEE-ma/femaleNimatullah“A blessing from God”/nee-mah-too-LAH/anyNusaiba“A name associated with faith, courage, and dignity”/noo-SAI-bah/femaleNusra“Help, strength, and victory”/NOOS-rah/femaleNusrat“Help, strength, and victory”/NOOS-rat/femalePamela“English-language Christian name used by Hausa Christians”/PAM-uh-lah/femalePatience“English Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa Christians”/PAY-shens/femalePauline“Female form of Paul, a Christian name meaning “humble” or “small”; used by Hausa Christians”/PAW-leen/femalePeace“English Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christians”/PEES/anyPraise“English Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christians”/PRAYZ/anyPrudence“Christian virtue name celebrating wisdom and good judgment; used by Hausa Christians”/PROO-dens/femaleQudsiyya“Holy, sacred, or sanctified.”/kood-SEE-yah/femaleRabab“White cloud; Rabab is also the name of a traditional bowed string instrument.”/rah-BAHB/femaleRabia“Arabic-derived: springtime, freshness, and new beginnings”/rah-BEE-ah/femaleRabiatu“Arabic-derived: springtime and renewal”/rah-bee-AH-too/femaleRabiya“Arabic-derived: springtime and renewal”/rah-BEE-yah/femaleRafatu“Arabic-derived: noble, elevated, and held in high esteem”/rah-FAH-too/femaleRafia“Elevated, exalted, or lofty.”/rah-FEE-ah/femaleRahama“Mercy, tenderness, and compassionate strength”/ra-HA-ma/femaleRahila“Arabic-derived: a traveler with purpose and a life filled with meaningful journeys”/rah-HEE-lah/femaleRahima“Arabic-derived — A compassionate and merciful woman”/rah-HEE-mah/femaleRahma“Arabic-derived: mercy, kindness, and compassionate love”/RAH-mah/femaleRahmatu“Arabic-derived: a child surrounded by mercy and compassion”/rah-MAH-too/femaleRaihana“Feminine form associated with basil or an aromatic, sweet-smelling plant.”/rye-HAH-nah/femaleRaina“Indigenous Hausa: my life, a tender expression of love for a cherished child”/RAI-nah/femaleRakiya“Arabic-derived: elevated, dignified, and spiritually strong”/rah-KEE-yah/femaleRaliya“Arabic-derived: contented, peaceful, and grateful”/rah-LEE-yah/femaleRamatu“Arabic-derived: mercy, tenderness, and compassionate love”/rah-MAH-too/femaleRamla“Arabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduring”/RAHM-lah/femaleRana“Sunshine and brightness”/RAH-na/anyRaniya“One who gazes or looks intently.”/ra-NEE-ya/femaleRashida“Arabic-derived: rightly guided, wise, and sound in judgment”/rah-SHEE-dah/femaleRayuwa“Life, vitality, and the blessing of being alive”/rah-YOO-wah/femaleRihana“Arabic-derived: fragrant and sweet-smelling like basil”/ree-HAH-nah/femaleRufaida“A helpful and supportive woman”/roo-FAI-dah/femaleRukayya“Arabic-derived: one who rises in dignity, strength, and spiritual stature”/roo-KAI-yah/femaleRuwa“Water—a life-giving, refreshing, and sustaining presence (indigenous Hausa)”/ROO-wa/femaleSaada“Happiness and good fortune”/SAH-dah/femaleSaadatu“Arabic-derived; happiness and good fortune”/saa-DAH-too/femaleSabah“Morning, dawn, and a new beginning”/sa-BAH/femaleSabiha“Arabic-derived: lovely, graceful, and pleasant”/sah-BEE-hah/femaleSabira“Arabic-derived; patient, steady, and resilient”/sah-BEE-rah/femaleSadiqa“Arabic-derived; truthful and sincere”/sah-DEE-kah/femaleSadiya“A fortunate and joy-bringing girl”/sah-DEE-yah/femaleSafa“Arabic-derived: purity, serenity, and clarity”/SAH-fah/femaleSafinatu“Arabic-derived from safīnah, meaning “ship,” “boat,” or “vessel.””/sa-fee-NA-too/femaleSafiya“Arabic-derived; pure-hearted and sincere”/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSafiyya“Pure-hearted and treasured”/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSahar“Arabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunrise”/SAH-har/femaleSahura“A Hausa-Muslim female form associated with sahur, the pre-dawn meal before fasting; by extension, pre-dawn/early morning.”/sa-HOO-ra/femaleSaida“Arabic-derived; happy and fortunate”/sah-EE-dah/femaleSajida“Arabic-derived feminine form: “a woman who prostrates in worship.””/sah-JEE-dah/femaleSakina“Arabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and serene”/sah-KEE-nah/femaleSalamatu“Arabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-being”/sah-lah-MAH-too/femaleSaliha“Arabic-derived — A righteous woman with a good heart”/sah-LEE-hah/femaleSalima“Arabic-derived; safe, whole, and well”/sah-LEE-mah/femaleSalma“Peaceful, safe, and serene”/SAL-mah/femaleSalsabil“The name of a spring in Paradise mentioned in the Qur'an.”/sal-sa-BEEL/femaleSalsabila“Arabic-derived: a beautiful spring or fountain in Paradise”/sal-sah-BEE-lah/femaleSamah“Arabic-derived: forgiveness, generosity, and graciousness”/SAH-mah/femaleSamar“Arabic-derived: evening or nighttime conversation; companionship in such conversation.”/SA-mar/femaleSamira“Arabic-derived; a warm and delightful companion”/sah-MEE-rah/femaleSana“Arabic-derived: radiance, brilliance, or excellence”/SAH-nah/femaleSarauniya“Hausa indigenous name meaning queen, a woman of royal dignity.”/sah-RAU-nee-yah/femaleSaudatu“Arabic-derived; blessed with happiness and good fortune”/sow-DAH-too/femaleSawsan“Lily or iris; an Arabic flower name.”/SOW-san/femaleShahida“Female witness; depending on the Arabic form, it may also mean female martyr.”/shah-HEE-dah/femaleShakira“Grateful, appreciative, and mindful of blessings”/shah-KEE-rah/femaleShamima“Fragrant; a sweet scent or fragrance.”/shah-MEE-mah/femaleShamsiyya“Arabic-derived; radiant and full of sunshine”/sham-SEE-yah/femaleSharifa“Arabic-derived name meaning noble, honorable, and dignified.”/shah-REE-fah/femaleShifa“Healing, remedy, and comfort”/SHEE-fa/femaleShukriya“Thankfulness for God’s blessings”/shook-REE-yah/femaleShukura“Thankfulness for a cherished blessing”/shoo-KOO-ra/femaleSorayya“Arabic-derived; sparkling and radiant like the stars”/soh-RAI-yah/femaleSulaimatu“Arabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peace”/soo-lai-MAH-too/femaleSumayya“Arabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name with a long history”/soo-MAI-yah/femaleSundus“Fine silk, associated with the gardens of Paradise”/SOON-doos/femaleTabassum“Smile.”/ta-bas-SOOM/femaleTahira“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning pure and virtuous.”/tah-HEE-rah/femaleTalatu“A Hausa Muslim name traditionally associated with Tuesday.”/tah-LAH-too/femaleTaliba“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning a girl who seeks knowledge and wisdom.”/tah-LEE-bah/femaleTaqwa“Arabic-derived — A life guided by piety and good conduct”/TAK-wah/femaleTasmia“Arabic-derived: naming, designation, or the act of giving a name; it can also refer to invoking God's name.”/tas-MEE-ah/femaleTasnim“Arabic-derived: a lofty spring or fountain in Paradise, mentioned in the Qur'an.”/tas-NEEM/femaleTaufida“An Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a girl success and God’s guidance.”/tow-FEE-dah/femaleTausayi“Indigenous Hausa — Compassion and a tender heart toward others”/tow-SAH-yee/anyTawhida“An Arabic-derived Muslim name expressing devotion to the oneness of God.”/tow-HEE-dah/femaleTayyaba“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning good-hearted, wholesome, and pure.”/tie-YAH-bah/femaleTsamiya“An indigenous Hausa nature name inspired by the tamarind tree, suggesting rootedness and enduring sweetness.”/tsah-MEE-yah/femaleTsira“A life preserved and kept safe”/TSEE-rah/anyTuba“Blessedness, goodness, and happiness”/TOO-bah/femaleUlfah“Arabic-derived: affection, friendship, and loving fellowship”/OOL-fah/femaleUmmuhani“Usually written Ummu Hani or Umm Hani: “mother of Hani,” an established Arabic feminine personal name/teknonym.”/oom-moo-HA-nee/femaleUmmulkhairi“Arabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessing”/oom-ool-KHAI-ree/femaleUmmulkhulsum“Arabic-derived; a name honoring Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim woman”/oom-ool-KHOOL-soom/femaleUmmusalama“Arabic-derived; associated with Umm Salama, a respected and wise early Muslim woman”/oom-oo-sah-LAH-mah/femaleUwani“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oo-WAH-nee/femaleWafa“A life marked by loyalty, devotion, and steadfast love; Arabic-derived.”/WAH-fah/femaleWafiya“A faithful and dependable daughter with a loyal, loving heart; Arabic-derived.”/wah-FEE-yah/femaleWahiba“Arabic-derived: a generous giver and gracious benefactor”/wah-HEE-bah/femaleWahida“A unique and precious daughter, one who is truly special; Arabic-derived.”/wah-HEE-dah/femaleWajida“A daughter who discovers goodness and brings treasured blessings to her family; Arabic-derived.”/wah-JEE-dah/femaleWajiha“Arabic-derived: eminent, respected, distinguished, or of high standing.”/wah-JEE-hah/femaleWalida“A cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived.”/wah-LEE-dah/femaleWaliyya“A cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived.”/wah-LEE-yah/femaleWarda“A beautiful rose: graceful, fragrant, and dearly cherished; Arabic-derived.”/WAR-dah/femaleWasila“A daughter who brings people together and remains close to those she loves; Arabic-derived.”/wah-SEE-lah/femaleWidad“Affection, tenderness, and the loving bond she brings to her family; Arabic-derived.”/wee-DAD/femaleYagana“Indigenous Hausa female name associated with a first-born or first daughter.”/yah-GAH-nah/femaleYalwa“An indigenous Hausa name expressing abundance, prosperity, and the joy of having plenty”/YAL-wah/femaleYamina“Arabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “one who is on the right side””/yah-MEE-nah/femaleYaqeen“Deep faith and reassuring certainty”/ya-KEEN/anyYaquta“An Arabic-derived Hausa name meaning “ruby” or “precious jewel””/yah-KOO-tah/femaleYasira“Arabic-derived feminine form: prosperous, at ease, or one who makes things easy.”/yah-SEE-rah/femaleYasmin“Arabic-derived name meaning “jasmine,” evoking beauty and a sweet spirit”/YAS-min/femaleYasmina“An Arabic-derived feminine form of Yasmin, meaning “jasmine””/yas-MEE-nah/femaleYelwa“Prosperity, abundance, and a flourishing life”/YEL-wah/femaleYumna“Arabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “prosperous””/YOOM-nah/femaleYusra“Arabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful future”/YOOS-rah/femaleZahida“Arabic-derived feminine form: ascetic, devout, or pious.”/zah-HEE-dah/femaleZahira“Radiant, shining, and bright”/zah-HEE-rah/femaleZahra“Arabic-derived: radiant, shining, and flower-like”/ZAH-rah/femaleZainab“Arabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim name”/ZAY-nab/femaleZainabu“Arabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim name”/zay-NAH-boo/femaleZakia“Pure, virtuous; also intelligent/keen-minded.”/zah-KEE-ah/femaleZamani“Arabic-derived: an era, a period, or the modern age”/zah-MAH-nee/anyZubaida“Arabic-derived: excellent, precious, and of the finest quality”/zoo-BAY-dah/femaleZuhra“Arabic-derived: radiant and bright; also associated with Venus”/ZOOH-rah/femaleZuhura“Arabic-derived: blossoms, flowers, or radiant beauty”/zoo-HOO-rah/femaleZulaiha“Arabic-derived: the traditional name associated with the woman in the Joseph story”/zoo-LAY-hah/femaleZunaira“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-NAI-rah/femaleZuwaira“A traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zoo-WAY-rah/female