Short & Stylish Nigerian Baby Names
Short, sweet and stylish — here are Nigerian baby names of just 2 to 4 letters, each with its meaning.
Short & stylish Nigerian names
Uche — God's will, thought
Obi — heart
Femi — God loves me
Yemi — worthy of the crown
Dele — arrives home
Sola — honored by God
Tobi — God is great
Tayo — worthy of joy
Seyi — God's doing
Bode — he comes home
Wale — come home
Akin — brave warrior
Dapo — wealth combined
Deji — twice crowned
Moyo — I rejoice in blessing
Musa — drawn from the water
Sani — second son
Umar — flourishing
Madu — humanity
Udo — peace
Fela — warlike
Seun — thank God
Bala — young one
Isah — God saves
Nuhu — rest, comfort
Edet — born on market day
Efe — wealth
Uyi — honor
Ovie — king
Uba — eminent father
Ojo — difficult birth
Okon — born at night
Ime — patience
Paul — small, humble
Goni — Quran scholar
Modu — praised
Leke — triumphant
Bawa — servant
Uwem — life
Nosa — as God wills
Igwe — royal sky
Orji — mighty tree
Nura — light
Niyi — has honor
Wole — he enters
Remi — consoles me
Uju — abundance, fullness
Aina — special birth
Ife — love
Kemi — God cares for me
Lola — child is wealth
Nike — the crown is cherished
Sade — honor bestows a crown
Tolu — God's own
Asma — lofty, excellent
Ladi — born on Sunday
Nkem — my own
Rabi — spring
Ummi — my mother
Nana — revered lady
Eki — born on market day
Ese — gift
Dara — wonderful
Ebun — gift
Nima — grace
Emem — peace
Ima — love
Mfon — grace
Eghe — season
Ivie — precious jewel
Tega — God is worthy
Gift — present from God
Fola — wealth
Lolo — noble lady
Titi — endless
Uyai — beauty
Joy — gladness
Love — deep affection
Ada — first daughter
Mma — beauty
Ayo — joy
Lami — girl born on Thursday
Osas — God's doing
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This page features 83 short Nigerian names with meanings, curated by Baby Circle.
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