Similarly, Daramola is the Yoruba word for “red pepper.”
The last name Dare (or D’Aire) comes from a French surname that means “of air”. It was first adopted by slaves in Haiti.
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Atofio – One who takes care of horses or cattle on a farm; one who herds livestock to pastureland before dawn as part of an Agro pastoralist community tradition also known as Kuli Gbaa in Hausa Language. – Enebeli – One born prematurely or while his mother died
Nigerian last names are usually passed down from fathers to their children.
Most Nigerians have two last names, one of which is inherited and the other given at birth or later in life (for example: Christiana Okoye).
Some first names hold a special significance for Nigerian families. They’re often derived from family members who were famous, locally important, or served as role models during colonialism. For instance, Emeka means “the king has accomplished his mission.”
Many Nigerians use both surname spellings interchangeably because they don’t know how to write it with an Anglicized spelling or pronounce it according to its native pronunciation. This can lead to some confusion when searching online databases for people with Nigerian names.
Nigerian last names are usually passed down from fathers to their children. Some firstnames hold a special significance for Nigerians families, often derived from family members who were famous locally or served as role models during colonialism. For instance, Emeka means “the king has accomplished his mission.” Others can be traced back even further in history; Nwankwo comes from the Igbo language and is said to have originated from an ancient society of leaders called the Ogboni Society which was established over 500 years ago.
Some Nigerians use both surname spellings interchangeably because they don’t know how to write it with an Anglicized spelling or pronounce it according to its native pronunciation (e.g., the surname Nwankwo can be written as either Nwanke or N’Wannukwu).
We’ll explore five of these Nigerian last names and their meanings below:
Emeka (meaning “the king has accomplished his mission”)
Nwankwo (originating from an ancient society of leaders called the Ogboni Society, established over 500 years ago)
Okafor (which means “prosperous” in Igbo)
Osinachi (“he who is wealthy” in Yoruba) And Okpara (“one that will succeed”)”.
Families with one-syllable surnames end up being named after themselves – eg. Okpara, Oyelola
We’ll explore five of these Nigerian last names and their meanings below: Emeka (meaning “the king has accomplished his mission”), Nwankwo (originating from an ancient society of leaders called the Ogboni Society, established over 500 years ago), Okafor (which means “prosperous” in Igbo) Osinachi (“he who is wealthy” in Yoruba) And Okpara (“one that will succeed”)”. Families with one-syllable surnames end up being named after themselves – eg. Okpara, Oyelola.
Despite having a long history as Nigerians recognized by many cultures across Africa today, it was
Fact 01: The Nigerian last name “Okoye” means “chosen one”.
Fact 02: This is the Western African tribe that we all know of thanks to their domination in modern-day sports.
The majority are members of this tribe, and they make up about 40% of Nigeria’s population. It has since spread beyond these borders with a significant number settling in different countries outside Africa including England, Spain, Italy and Germany among others. They’re renowned for being athletic giants with wide shoulders which can come from carrying heavy loads on farms or working as porters (carrying things like foodstuff).
Their prominence became obvious when at least 16 members were named to the Olympic Games team and won both Gold and Silver medals.
Fact 03: This is not a last name, but instead the national identity of citizens who are Nigerian by birth or naturalization
The “Nigerian” refers to the Niger River which runs through Nigeria (and neighboring Benin) while “egere” means citizen in Yoruba dialect. The country’s acronym has been NGA since 1976 when it was changed from British colony to republic. Citizens can also become Nigerian citizens if they’ve obtained permission for citizenship under section 44 of the 199 Constitution Order No 60, which grants them various rights including voting; owning land; travelling abroad without restriction; have access to public services such as schools and healthcare facilities etcetera.
Fact 04: Nigerians often have two last names, which are referred to as “father’s name” and the “mother’s name.” The father’s is typically used for official purposes while the mother’s identifies an individual in a social setting.
In Nigeria there are no surnames; instead each person has at least one given name followed by their first-name or family nickname (for instance Barbara Nwosu) plus one of more middle names called patronyms e.g., Abubakar Adams Oshiomhole, Jumoke Fashola Tinubu). Patronymic naming practices originated from West Africa during pre-colonial times when people were identified according to their fathers’ lineage. Contrary to popular belief, last names are not of European origins.
Fact 03: Nigerians have long given names to identify their lineage and ancestry; for instance Folarin Babatunde Idowu is a Nigerian name which literally means “child that comes from Ile-Ife.”
Nigerian First Names Meanings (last update 12/02) – This list contains popular first names in Nigeria with the meanings behind them. The following data was collected through various surveys conducted by the National Population Commission, Daily Trust Polls among other sources. It should be noted that surnames don’t exist in Nigeria so people just go by their first name or family nickname instead e.g., Barbara Nwosu). Patronymics are used instead of family names which is why Nigerians have long given names to identify their lineage and ancestry.
Afolabi: child that comes from the forest; Nkem: mother’s wealth, abundance (wealthy)
Alaniya: born under a palm tree or with palms nearby; Alawejiye(s): one who has no father
Olufemiwa: my joy came home safely; Olayinka : God gave me life for someone else to live
Eseoghenebi : she who holds on tightly to her property ; Akilah : just/fair ruler
Kunle: Born during a daybreak or at sunrise; Adeola: born after sunset
Dauda: one who goes back and forth between two countries or cultures; Oluwasanmi : the king of peace, tranquility.
The following sentences were written as a continuation to the end of this blog post’s first paragraph. The writer includes more information about Nigerian last names and how they are used in Nigeria. It should be noted that surnames don’t exist in Nigeria so people just go by their first name or family nickname instead e.g., Barbara Nwosu). Patronymics are used instead of family names which is why Nigerians have long given names to identify their lineage and ancestry.”
Afolabi: child that comes from the forest The Nigerian last names of today are the result of a fusion between African, European and Islamic cultures. Here are five unusual facts about these Nigerian surnames: Aboriginal people in Nigeria had no surname until Europeans arrived with their system to differentiate one person from another by giving each individual a unique last name. Nigerian Christian converts took up Biblical or Arabic first names as well as traditional African first-names for middle names. Some Nigerians have family trees that stretch back centuries, while others were named after animals they saw on safari’s abroad or English Premier League footballers—back when there was still an EPL! Certain Nigerian surnames can be traced back to slave traders who brought
