Are you looking for the perfect Nigerian name for a male or female cat? We have hand picked over 470 names with meanings.
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Meaning |
Gender |
| Abebe | Asked for | Female |
| Abeo | Bringer of happiness | Male |
| Adaego | Daughter of wealth | Female |
| Adaeze | Daughter of the king | Female |
| Adanna | Her father’s daughter | Female |
| Adaku | The one who brings wealth to the family | Female |
| Adaobi | First child in the family | Female |
| Adaoma | Virtuous lady | Female |
| Adaugo | Beautiful daughter | Female |
| Adisa | Clear spoken person | Male |
| Adola | The crown brings honour | Female |
| Ahunna | Girl with the body of her father | Female |
| Akachi | The hand of God | Female |
| Akanke | To know her is to love her | Female |
| Akanni | First one | Female |
| Alaba | Second child after twins | Female |
| Alero | Grace of the land | Female |
| Alheri | Grace | Female |
| Alika | Most beautiful | Female |
| Amadi | Beautiful | Female |
| Amara | Grace | Female |
| Amobi | Who knows the heart of man? | Male |
| Anozie | We are now settled or well positioned | Male |
| Apara | Unique | Male |
| Aren | Eagle | Male |
| Aretta | Charming and enchanting woman | Female |
| Asari | Discriminating one | Female |
| Ayo | Joy | Female |
| Ayodele | Joy has arrived | Female |
| Azi | Youth | Male |
| Baal | Young | Male |
| Babar | Lion, king of the jungle | Male |
| Baber | Lion, courageous | Male |
| Babi | Followers of the Sufi Saint Baba | Male |
| Babik | Law | Male |
| Babr | Tiger | Male |
| Babrak | Little basilica flower | Male |
| Babul | A tree | Male |
| Babur | Joy | Male |
| Bachar | One who is full of joy | Male |
| Badar | Full moon | Male |
| Badeea | Admirable | Female |
| Baha | Beauty | Female |
| Bahia | Nice | Female |
| Bahira | Dazzling | Female |
| Bahisa | Seeker | Female |
| Baisha | Beautiful | Female |
| Bako | Guest | Male |
| Bani | Children | Male |
| Banjoko | Don’t ever leave me | Male |
| Banna | Builder | Male |
| Barak | Thunder | Male |
| Basar | Sight, vision | Male |
| Basha | King | Male |
| Bayo | To find joy | Female |
| Bem | Peace | Male |
| Binyelum | Stay with me | Male |
| Bisola | Born into wealth | Female |
| Bolade | The coming of honour | Female |
| Boma | Fortress | Female |
| Chi | God | Unisex |
| Chidiadi | There is God | Male |
| Chika | God is the greatest | Unisex |
| Chinara | God receives | Female |
| Chioma | Good God | Female |
| Chuk | Supreme divine | Male |
| Daluchi | Thank God | Female |
| Dayo | Arrival of joy | Unisex |
| Debare | One born during good times | Male |
| Dola | The crown brings honour | Female |
| Ebele | Kindness | Female |
| Ebi | Paternal, dark | Male |
| Ebiere | Beautiful woman | Female |
| Ebo | Child born on a Tuesday | Male |
| Edem | God has saved me | Unisex |
| Edirin | Patience is a virtue | Female |
| Edosa | God’s day | Female |
| Edosio | Rainy day | Male |
| Efe | Wealth | Female |
| Efi | Born on a Friday | Female |
| Egbo | Forest | Male |
| Ekon | Strong | Male |
| Emeka | God has done so much | Female |
| Eniola | Person of wealth | Female |
| Eno | Water god | Female |
| Enofe | One who is rich | Male |
| Etido | Good manners | Female |
| Etok | Small | Male |
| Etoro | Praise | Female |
| Ettete | Grandfather | Male |
| Ezichi | Good God | Female |
| Ezinne | Good mother | Female |
| Fauzi | Gift | Male |
| Fela | Happy | Male |
| Femi | Adored by God | Male |
| Fisayu | Add to my happiness | Female |
| Folade | The honour arrives | Female |
| Funanya | Love | Female |
| Gabina | Honey | Female |
| Gadee | My fortune | Male |
| Gafir | Invincible | Male |
| Galai | Hail | Female |
| Galal | Greatness | Male |
| Gameela | Beautiful | Female |
| Gani | Gold | Male |
| Gazal | Singing song | Female |
| Gazi | Leader | Male |
| Gehad | Married man | Male |
| Ghada | Beautiful woman | Female |
| Ghaida | Young and delicate | Female |
| Ghalia | Precious | Female |
| Gharam | Love | Female |
| Ghatola | Tulip | Female |
| Ghaya | Goal | Female |
| Ghazlaan | So beautiful | Female |
| Ghina | Singing | Female |
| Ghuncha | Bunch of flowers | Female |
| Ginika | God is the greatest | Female |
| Gian | God is merciful | Male |
| Gildun | Star | Male |
| Ginni | Gold | Female |
| Gohar | Precious stone | Female |
| Golibe | Rejoice, a joyous fellow | Male |
| Gorbat | Eagle | Male |
| Goya | Articulate | Female |
| Guda | Excellence | Male |
| Gudiya | Doll | Female |
| Gulfsha | Blossom flower | Female |
| Gulinar | Pomegranate flower | Female |
| Gulista | Flower garden | Female |
| Guljaar | Beautiful flower | Female |
| Haani | Pleasant | Female |
| Habi | Picture | Female |
| Habika | Sweetheart | Female |
| Habis | Companion | Male |
| Hada | She who radiates joy | Female |
| Hadar | Glorious | Male |
| Hady | One who guides | Female |
| Hafa | Gentle rain | Female |
| Hafi | Generous | Male |
| Hafia | Lovable | Female |
| Hagi | One who has been abandoned | Female |
| Haiba | Charm | Female |
| Haida | Heart | Female |
| Haidar | Lion | Male |
| Haifa | Slender | Female |
| Haina | Beautiful flower | Female |
| Haiya | Heart | Female |
| Haj | River | Male |
| Haji | Purify | Female |
| Hali | Unique | Male |
| Halis | Beautiful | Male |
| Hamza | Lion | Male |
| Hani | Happy | Male |
| Hanis | God is gracious | Male |
| Hanz | Gift from God | Male |
| Hashi | Companion | Male |
| Heba | Gift | Female |
| Hira | Diamond | Female |
| Huma | Listening | Male |
| Idara | Joy | Unisex |
| Idris | Powerful | Female |
| Ife | Love | Female |
| Ihsan | Kind | Male |
| Ikara | Fragrance of rose | Female |
| Ikra | To recite | Female |
| Ikran | Honoured | Male |
| Ilya | Noble | Female |
| Imani | Trustworthy | Female |
| Inga | Powerful | Female |
| Jabar | Repairer | Male |
| Jabez | Grief | Male |
| Jafia | Beautiful | Female |
| Jahna | God is gracious | Female |
| Jara | Old age | Male |
| Jari | Brave | Male |
| Jasara | Bold | Female |
| Jasla | Creative | Female |
| Jeba | Love | Female |
| Jemila | Beautiful | Female |
| Jian | Life | Female |
| Jide | To have or hold | Male |
| Juan | Beautiful | Female |
| Jufi | Paradise | Female |
| Juju | Jelly bean | Female |
| Jumah | Born on Friday | Male |
| Junu | Give refuge | Male |
| Juzer | Deserving | Male |
| Kaba | Coffee | Male |
| Kadar | Powerful | Male |
| Kadi | Pure | Female |
| Kafi | God | Female |
| Kaia | Pure | Female |
| Kaif | A state of joy, pleasure | Unisex |
| Kaiz | Powerful | Male |
| Kazi | Judge | Male |
| Keaf | Descendent | Male |
| Kesh | Hair | Male |
| Keya | Monsoon flower | Female |
| Khaan | Leader | Male |
| Khader | King | Male |
| Khali | Immortal | Female |
| Khori | Priest | Male |
| Khuda | God | Male |
| Kiah | A new beginning | Female |
| Kinza | Hidden treasure | Male |
| Kiry | Lovely | Male |
| Kiva | Lotus | Female |
| Kiza | Pussycat | Female |
| Kofi | Male child born on Friday | Male |
| Kosar | The great | Male |
| Laiha | Glittering | Female |
| Laish | Lion | Female |
| Lajwa | Beautiful flowers | Female |
| Layah | First flowers of spring | Female |
| Layth | Lion | Male |
| Luja | Of great depth | Female |
| Luli | Dewy jasmine | Female |
| Luma | Sunset | Female |
| Lyzal | God’s gift | Male |
| Maali | Noble | Male |
| Malika | Flower | Female |
| Malissa | Honey bee | Female |
| Malsha | Soft | Female |
| Mana | Love | Female |
| Mani | Jewel | Male |
| Masia | Beloved | Female |
| Mehri | Lovable | Female |
| Mena | Love | Female |
| Mishu | Faithful | Male |
| Mizan | Balance | Male |
| Moani | Fragrance | Female |
| Monni | Adviser | Female |
| Morad | Desire | Male |
| Mosa | Graceful | Male |
| Mosen | Charitable | Male |
| Moutaq | Freed | Male |
| Mouti | Generous | Male |
| Myza | Graceful | Female |
| Naafi | Propitious | Female |
| Nabi | Prophet | Male |
| Nadra | Rare | Female |
| Naju | Noble | Female |
| Nakia | Chaste | Male |
| Namis | Good | Male |
| Nasar | Help | Male |
| Nash | Dweller by the ash tree | Male |
| Nasser | Victorious | Male |
| Nehrin | River | Male |
| Nezar | One who is crowned | Male |
| Nimra | Lion | Female |
| Nimr | Tiger | Male |
| Ninos | God is gracious | Male |
| Nisaa | Night | Female |
| Nisbi | Relative | Male |
| Numa | Beautiful | Female |
| Numair | Panther | Male |
| Nuraz | The treasure of Noor | Male |
| Nuri | Colourful bird | Female |
| Oamra | The moon | Female |
| Obez | One | Male |
| Ojala | Light | Female |
| Oksana | Woman of hospitality | Female |
| Omar | Red | Female |
| Omid | Hope | Male |
| Omira | Star of the sea | Female |
| Orin | Flower | Female |
| Osaf | A good dancer | Male |
| Osma | God’s protector | Female |
| Ossa | Divine law | Male |
| Oza | Strength | Female |
| Ozan | Poet | Male |
| Palank | Panther | Male |
| Parsa | Pious | Male |
| Parvin | Cluster of stars | Female |
| Pasha | A bond | Female |
| Pelabo | Lightning | Male |
| Pinar | Spring | Male |
| Pinaz | Happy | Male |
| Polla | Poppy | Female |
| Pouneh | Flower | Female |
| Pranto | End | Male |
| Preesa | Beloved | Female |
| Preet | Love | Male |
| Priam | Loved by everyone | Female |
| Qa | Happy | Male |
| Qaaf | Big mountain | Male |
| Qadi | Judge | Male |
| Qarni | Sharp | Male |
| Qasif | Discover | Male |
| Qavi | Knowledge | Male |
| Quadir | Powerful | Male |
| Qahira | Victorious | Female |
| Qais | Lover | Male |
| Qamra | Moon | Female |
| Qifa | Develop together | Female |
| Qitu | Quiet | Female |
| Quasar | Meteor | Female |
| Qurra | Comfort | Female |
| Qutuz | Type of rock | Male |
| Rabea | Spring | Female |
| Radi | Satisfied | Male |
| Raffa | Happy | Female |
| Rahan | Sweet basil | Male |
| Rajya | Hope | Female |
| Rama | Pleaser of the lord | Female |
| Raza | Handsome | Male |
| Reyaana | Jasmine flower | Female |
| Ria | Singer | Female |
| Rika | Eternal ruler | Male |
| Roji | Beautiful | Female |
| Roslan | Lion | Male |
| Ruhi | Spiritual | Male |
| Runa | Secret love | Female |
| Ruzena | Rose | Female |
| Ryah | Proud | Female |
| Sada | Good luck | Female |
| Saha | Enduring | Male |
| Safiya | Tranquil | Female |
| Safna | Purity | Female |
| Saleha | Flower | Female |
| Salem | Safe | Male |
| Sama | Equal | Male |
| Sanaira | Flower | Female |
| Sani | Gift | Female |
| Sedra | A tree in heaven | Female |
| Sefa | God will add | Female |
| Setia | Loyal | Male |
| Shaifi | Peace | Female |
| Shaj | Beautiful | Female |
| Shanto | Calm | Male |
| Shara | Princess | Female |
| Shuja | Brave | Male |
| Siba | Enthusiasm | Male |
| Sohama | Lucky | Female |
| Somi | Daughter of lord | Female |
| Syrin | Beautiful | Female |
| Takia | Silence | Female |
| Tali | Rising star | Female |
| Taniz | Happiness | Male |
| Taqu | Devout | Male |
| Tasni | A river in heaven | Female |
| Tian | Respect | Male |
| Tilal | Amazing | Male |
| Tisha | One who is active | Female |
| Tuhi | A bird sound | Female |
| Tushara | Snow | Male |
| Ubah | Flower | Female |
| Ubai | Little father | Male |
| Udoola | Justified | Female |
| Ujab | Wonder | Male |
| Ujala | Light of the universe | Female |
| Ula | Highest | Female |
| Umair | Intelligent | Male |
| Umera | Beautiful | Female |
| Urbi | Princess | Female |
| Ushta | Everlasting happiness | Female |
| Vafi | Complete | Male |
| Vajit | Wise | Male |
| Vasim | Handsome | Male |
| Veeda | Life | Female |
| Vega | Falling star | Female |
| Vijin | King of heaven | Male |
| Wadi | Calm | Unisex |
| Wahbi | Gift | Male |
| Wajee | Happy | Female |
| Walia | Friendly | Female |
| Wildan | Boy in heaven | Male |
| Xai | Cool | Female |
| Xavian | Light | Male |
| Xeres | Caring | Female |
| Xon | God is good | Male |
| Xyra | Moon | Female |
| Yaani | Scarlet | Female |
| Yaaz | Son of Kadir | Male |
| Yafi | Narrator of Hadith | Male |
| Yalna | God’s gift | Female |
| Yami | Twinkling star | Female |
| Yanis | God is merciful | Male |
| Yara | Little butterfly | Female |
| Yasha | Fame | Female |
| Yasna | White rose | Female |
| Yeda | Knowledge | Female |
| Yesenia | Flower | Female |
| Yonis | Dove | Male |
| Yuna | Desire | Female |
| Yuba | Young | Male |
| Yuva | Young | Female |
| Zada | Lucky one | Female |
| Zafir | Victorious | Male |
| Zahara | Flower | Female |
| Zahi | Splendid | Male |
| Zahra | White | Female |
| Zain | Friend | Male |
| Zaka | Intelligent | Male |
| Zakira | To remember | Female |
| Zala | Shininess | Female |
| Zarf | Wisdom | Male |
| Zayan | Bright | Male |
| Zeeva | Brilliance | Female |
| Zehba | Gold | Female |
| Zeke | The memory of the lord | Male |
| Zenia | A flower | Female |
| Zia | Light | Male |
| Ziani | Honest | Female |
| Ziba | Beautiful | Female |
| Zoha | Light | Female |
| Zola | Lump of earth | Male |
| Zoltan | Ruler | Male |
| Zora | Dawn | Female |
| Zoran | Dawn | Male |
| Zuka | The sun | Male |
| Zuti | Name of the grandfather of Imam Abu Hanifah | Male |
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