Hausa Origin Names
Browse Hausa origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageNaira
Naira derives from multiple linguistic roots, with prominent interpretations linking it to 'shining' or 'radiant' in some African languages, reflecting qualities of light and bril...
Ajiya
Ajiya is commonly interpreted as deriving from Hausa linguistic roots, where it carries the meaning 'mother' or 'one who nurtures,' reflecting familial and protective connotations...
Diori
Diori lacks a widely attested etymology in major linguistic sources, with interpretations varying by cultural context.
Larai
Larai lacks a widely attested etymology in major linguistic records, with interpretations varying by cultural context.
Yarima
Yarima derives from Hausa linguistic roots, where it fundamentally means 'princess' or 'noblewoman,' signifying high social status and nobility within traditional hierarchies.
Zakara
Zakara lacks a single, widely attested etymology, with interpretations drawing from multiple linguistic traditions.
Male Names
View full pageEmaje
The name Emaje appears to derive from Niger-Congo linguistic roots, potentially linked to terms denoting strength or prominence in West African contexts.
Kwali
Kwali derives from Hausa linguistic roots, where it carries connotations of wealth, abundance, or prosperity, reflecting cultural values placed on material and communal richness i...
Yero
Yero appears as a name with potential roots in West African linguistic traditions, where it may derive from terms connoting strength or protection, though exact semantic mappings...