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Nigerian Names that Start With A

Updated October 2026

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There are 8 Nigerian names that start with the letter A for boys and girls, including Ajani, Adaora, Ammarah, Agu, Adaolisa, Ada, Ajamu, and Amazu.

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Ajani
Nigerian, Yoruban
"the victor"
An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.
Adaora
Igbo
"the people's daughter"
An Igbo name that celebrates a daughter's place in the community, the name has been notably borne by Adaora Akubilo, a Nigerian-American model, writer Adaora Lily Ulasi, broadcaster Adaora Onyechere,…
Ammarah
Variation of Amara, Igbo, Arabic, Thai
"grace; steadfast and faithful; one who lives long and prospers; immortal"
A name with several possible origins, Ammarah can be read as an alternative spelling to the Igbo Amara, giving it the pretty meaning of "grace". However, it is also an Arabic name, meaning "woman who…
Agu
Igbo
"tiger"
In its native Nigeria, Agu is a surname that signifies strength and being a force of nature. Agu as a first name has some pedigree, however: most notably via Agu Casmir, a famous Nigerian-Singaporean…
Adaolisa
Igbo
"daughter of God; princess of God"
An Igbo name with an elegant sound and a spiritual meaning.
Ada
Turkish, Idoma
Used predominantly (and in many countries, nearly exclusively) as a feminine name, Ada is a unisex choice in Turkey, where it comes from the Turkish word for "island". In Nigeria, it is also used as…
Ajamu
Nigerian, Yoruban
"he fights for his desires"
Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.
Amazu
Nigerian, Ibo
"no one knows everything"
Conveys a sense of amazement.

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