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Hausa girl names.

349 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.

01AafiyaHealth, safety, peace, and well-being.femaleuncommon→︎02AbeerA fragrant scent or perfumefemaleuncommon→︎03AbidaArabic-derived: a woman devoted to worshipfemaleuncommon→︎04AdibaArabic-derived: cultivated, well-mannered, and learnedfemaleuncommon→︎05AdilaArabic-derived — A fair-minded and just womanfemaleuncommon→︎06AfifaArabic-derived: pure-hearted and virtuousfemaleuncommon→︎07AfnanBranches, boughs, or shoots of a tree.femaleuncommon→︎08AfraArabic-derived: radiant white or fairfemalerare→︎09AishaFull of life and vitalityfemalevery common→︎10AlbarkaA blessing and a source of goodnessanycommon→︎11AlheriGoodness, kindness, and a life filled with what is goodanycommon→︎12AlimaArabic-derived: a knowledgeable and wise womanfemaleuncommon→︎13AliyaA girl whose character and hopes rise highfemaleuncommon→︎14AmalA hopeful child who brings promise for the futurefemaleuncommon→︎15AmanaA child who is a precious trustfemaleuncommon→︎16AmaniWishes, hopes, and aspirationsfemaleuncommon→︎17AminaA trustworthy child who brings a sense of peacefemalevery common→︎18AminatuArabic-derived — A trustworthy and faithful womanfemalecommon→︎19AminciIndigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful lifeanyuncommon→︎20AnabGrapes.femalerare→︎21AnfalVoluntary gifts or additional bounty; in Qur'anic usage, spoils of war.femaleuncommon→︎22AnisaA warm-hearted daughter who brings companionship and comfortfemaleuncommon→︎23AqilaArabic-derived: intelligent and discerningfemalerare→︎24AreebaArabic-derived: intelligent, perceptive, and wisefemaleuncommon→︎25AribahIntelligent, skilled, eloquent, or discerning.femalerare→︎26ArifaArabic-derived: knowledgeable and perceptivefemaleuncommon→︎27ArwaA female mountain goat or ibex; by extension, freshness, beauty, or grace.femalerare→︎28ArzikiBlessed provision and the good things God providesanycommon→︎29AsabeA girl born on Saturday.femalecommon→︎30AsiyaArabic-derived: one who brings comfort and healingfemalecommon→︎31AsmaMore exalted, loftier, or more sublime.femaleuncommon→︎32AsmauA girl destined to rise high and be greatly honouredfemalecommon→︎33AtikaFree, liberated, ancient, or noble.femaleuncommon→︎34AtiyaA precious gift and blessingfemaleuncommon→︎35AtiyyaA gift, bestowal, or grant.femalerare→︎36AyatArabic: signs, verses, or evidences (especially Qur'anic verses); by extension, a sign from God.femaleuncommon→︎37AzizaA dearly loved and precious daughterfemalecommon→︎38BadiaArabic Badīʿa: wonderful, extraordinary, unique, or admirable.femaleuncommon→︎39BadriyaRadiant and beautiful like the full moonfemalecommon→︎40BalarabaA daughter born on Wednesday, a day-name carrying blessings for her lifefemalecommon→︎41BaraaArabic: innocence, freedom from blame, or being cleared of wrongdoing.femalerare→︎42BarakaA child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the familyanycommon→︎43BariraA girl known for goodness, devotion, and a gentle characterfemaleuncommon→︎44BashiraA girl who brings joy, hope, and good newsfemalecommon→︎45BasiraA wise girl with clear understanding and good judgmentfemalecommon→︎46BasmaA warm smile or cheerful expressionfemaleuncommon→︎47BilkisuA queenly name recalling the wise and renowned Queen of Shebafemalevery common→︎48BintaA beloved daughter and treasured childfemalevery common→︎49BushraA joyful blessing and bearer of happy newsfemalecommon→︎50ButhainaA beautiful, delicate womanfemalerare→︎51CetoIndigenous Hausa: rescue, deliverance, or being saved from difficultyanyrare→︎52CutaIndigenous Hausa: illness or disease; as a protective name, it may reflect the hope that misfortune will be named and kept awayanyrare→︎53DadaA traditional Hausa descriptive name associated with a child born with tightly curled or matted hairanyuncommon→︎54DadiA delightful child who brings pleasure and happinessanyuncommon→︎55DalalArabic-derived: charm, grace, and gentle appealfemaleuncommon→︎56DaminaAn indigenous Hausa name drawn from damina, the rainy season—a hopeful image of life-giving rainanyrare→︎57DaniaArabic: near, close, or brought near.femaleuncommon→︎58DarajaHonor, dignity, and respected standingfemalerare→︎59DariyaA warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joyfemalerare→︎60DauramaThe legendary queen of Daura in Hausa origin tradition.femalerare→︎61DijeA traditional Hausa name for a girl born after twinsfemaleuncommon→︎62DogoA traditional Hausa descriptive name meaning “tall” or “long”anyuncommon→︎63DuaArabic-derived: supplication or prayer.femalerare→︎64DuniyaAn indigenous Hausa name meaning “the world” or “life in this world”femalerare→︎65EemanArabic-derived: faith and trust in Godanyrare→︎66EhsanArabic-derived: kindness, generosity, and doing what is beautifulanyrare→︎67ElhamArabic-derived: inspiration or a beautiful thoughtfemalerare→︎68FadilaA virtuous and admirable womanfemalecommon→︎69FadimatuA cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatimafemalecommon→︎70FadwaArabic-derived: self-sacrifice, ransom, or redemption.femalerare→︎71FahimaAn intelligent and perceptive womanfemalecommon→︎72FaizaA successful woman who triumphs in lifefemalecommon→︎73FalmataA cherished Muslim name, honoring Fatimafemalevery common→︎74FarahJoy and happinessfemalecommon→︎75FarhanaA joyful and cheerful girlfemalecommon→︎76FariA bright, fair or radiant childanyuncommon→︎77FaridaA one-of-a-kind and precious daughterfemalecommon→︎78FarihaA joyful and cheerful daughterfemalecommon→︎79FataA daughter who brings hope and hopeful expectationsfemaleuncommon→︎80FatanaMy hope and the promise of a bright futurefemalerare→︎81FatiA beloved, familiar form of Fatimafemalecommon→︎82FatihaA name associated with new beginnings and the opening chapter of the Quranfemalecommon→︎83FatimaA cherished and highly respected Muslim namefemalevery common→︎84FatiyaA hopeful name for victory, success and new beginningsfemalecommon→︎85FauziyaA woman blessed with success and victoryfemalecommon→︎86FawziyaArabic-derived: A victorious and successful daughter.femaleuncommon→︎87FureIndigenous Hausa: a flower, suggesting beauty and blossomingfemalerare→︎88FurqanA name expressing moral clarity and the ability to recognize truthanycommon→︎89GimbiyaPrincess; a daughter held in honorfemaleuncommon→︎90GodiyaGratitude and thankfulness; a child received with thanksfemalecommon→︎91HabibaA dearly loved and cherished daughterfemalecommon→︎92HadizaA respected and trustworthy womanfemalevery common→︎93HafizaA devoted and thoughtful daughter with a retentive mindfemaleuncommon→︎94HafsaArabic-derived: young lioness.femalecommon→︎95HafsatA young woman of dignity and strengthfemalecommon→︎96HajaraA resilient and steadfast daughterfemalecommon→︎97HakimaArabic-derived — A wise and thoughtful womanfemaleuncommon→︎98HakuriIndigenous Hausa — Patience and calm enduranceanyrare→︎99HalimaA gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughterfemalevery common→︎100HalimatuA patient and tender-hearted daughterfemalecommon→︎101HamidaA daughter whose goodness brings praise and gratitudefemaleuncommon→︎102HananArabic-derived: compassion, tenderness, and loving carefemalecommon→︎103HaneenArabic-derived: yearning, longing, or nostalgic desire.femaleuncommon→︎104HanifaA daughter known for sincerity and upright characterfemalecommon→︎105HaniyaArabic-derived: joyful and happyfemaleuncommon→︎106HasinaArabic-derived: beautiful in character and appearancefemaleuncommon→︎107HaskiyaA child who grows up valued for honesty and truthfulnessanyrare→︎108HassanaA good and beautiful-hearted daughterfemalecommon→︎109HassanatuA daughter blessed with goodness and beautyfemalecommon→︎110HauwaA life-giving daughter and mother-to-befemalevery common→︎111HibaGift; a present or bestowal.femaleuncommon→︎112HidayaDivine guidance and a life led toward what is goodfemaleuncommon→︎113HudaGuidance; right guidance or the right path.femalecommon→︎114HusnaMost beautiful; best, finest, or most excellent.femaleuncommon→︎115HusseinaA daughter of goodness, beauty, and dignityfemaleuncommon→︎116IbtihajArabic-derived: happiness and delightfemalerare→︎117IbtihalA heartfelt prayer or humble supplicationfemalerare→︎118IbtisamSmile; smiling.femaleuncommon→︎119IffatArabic-derived: purity, honor, and modestyfemalerare→︎120IkhlasArabic-derived — Sincerity and wholehearted devotionfemaleuncommon→︎121IkramArabic-derived: honour and generosity, wishing a child a gracious and respected lifeanyuncommon→︎122IlhamArabic-derived: inspiration, a lovely wish for a child who brings bright ideas and encouragementfemaleuncommon→︎123ImanFaith and a trusting heartfemalecommon→︎124InayaArabic-derived: care, protection, and divine concernfemaleuncommon→︎125InayatKindness, care, and loving concern for othersfemalerare→︎126InnaIndigenous Hausa: mother; an affectionate name evoking maternal love and carefemalecommon→︎127IqraArabic-derived: read or recite, celebrating learning, knowledge, and a love of the wordfemaleuncommon→︎128IsraArabic-derived: the night journey, a name associated with a sacred and wondrous journeyfemaleuncommon→︎129IzzahArabic-derived: honor, dignity, and cherished worthfemaleuncommon→︎130JalilaArabic-derived: noble, majestic, and highly honoredfemaleuncommon→︎131JamilaArabic-derived: beautiful and gracefulfemalecommon→︎132JannatArabic-derived: paradise and heavenly joyfemaleuncommon→︎133JannatuArabic-derived: paradise; a hopeful name wishing its bearer a blessed lifefemaleuncommon→︎134JarumaIndigenous Hausa: A courageous daughter who faces life boldly.femalerare→︎135JiddaArabic-derived term/name meaning grandmother; it is not indigenous Hausa in origin.femalerare→︎136JumanaArabic-derived: a precious pearlfemaleuncommon→︎137JummaiArabic-derived and Hausa-used: a girl associated with Friday, a blessed day of gatheringfemalecommon→︎138JuriyaIndigenous Hausa — Patience and the strength to perseverefemalerare→︎139JuwairiyaArabic-derived: a revered and honored woman in Islamic traditionfemalerare→︎140KainatThe universe; creation or the cosmos.femalerare→︎141Kaltume(Arabic-derived) A cherished traditional name associated with dignity and beautyfemalecommon→︎142KandeThe second-born of a pair of twins.femalecommon→︎143Karima(Arabic-derived) Generous-hearted, gracious, and noblefemalecommon→︎144KariyaProtection, defense, or safeguarding.anyuncommon→︎145KaunaA beloved child surrounded by lovefemalerare→︎146Kausar(Arabic-derived) Abundance, blessings, and overflowing goodnessfemalecommon→︎147Khadija(Arabic-derived) A cherished historic name borne by Khadija, remembered for strength, faith, and generosityfemalecommon→︎148Khadra(Arabic-derived) Fresh, flourishing, and full of lifefemaleuncommon→︎149KhawlaFemale gazelle; a young doe.femaleuncommon→︎150Kifaya(Arabic-derived) Enough, contentment, and the assurance of having what is neededfemalerare→︎151Kubra(Arabic-derived) The greatest, most distinguished, or most seniorfemaleuncommon→︎152KuluA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its storyfemalerare→︎153KyautaA precious gift and blessinganyuncommon→︎154LabibaAn intelligent, wise, and discerning woman (Arabic-derived)femalerare→︎155LadiIndigenous Hausa day-name for a girl born on Mondayfemalecommon→︎156LadidiA traditional Hausa feminine name, often used as a longer form related to Ladifemaleuncommon→︎157LahadiArabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Sundayfemalecommon→︎158LailaArabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of nightfemalecommon→︎159LamiArabic-derived: radiant, shining, and brightfemaleuncommon→︎160LamisSoft, smooth, delicate to the touch.femaleuncommon→︎161LarabaArabic-derived Hausa day-name for a girl born on Wednesdayfemalecommon→︎162LaraiA traditional Hausa female personal name; no fixed literal meaning such as “affectionate familiarity” is established.femaleuncommon→︎163LatifaArabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-heartedfemalecommon→︎164LubabaArabic-derived: the heart, essence, or innermost goodness of somethingfemaleuncommon→︎165LubnaArabic-derived: the fragrant storax tree, a graceful nature namefemaleuncommon→︎166LujainSilver.femalerare→︎167MadihaA woman who praises; praising or laudatory.femaleuncommon→︎168MahaOryx or wild cow; by association, beautiful eyes/beauty.femalerare→︎169MahiraArabic-derived: skilled, capable, and accomplishedfemaleuncommon→︎170MaimunaArabic-derived; blessed, fortunate, and protectedfemalecommon→︎171MairamaAn established Hausa female personal name; it does not have a reliably attested literal meaning of “grace and beauty.”femaleuncommon→︎172MairoA familiar Hausa form used affectionately for Maimuna or related female namesfemalecommon→︎173MajidaArabic-derived name meaning glorious, noble, and distinguished.femaleuncommon→︎174MalikaArabic-derived: queenly and dignifiedfemalecommon→︎175MansuraArabic-derived: A victorious girl whose life is filled with strength and success.femaleuncommon→︎176MariyaArabic-derived; a form of Maryam, traditionally associated with purity and devotionfemalecommon→︎177MarwaAl-Marwah, the sacred hill in Makkah; also a flint-like stone.femalecommon→︎178MaryamArabic-derived; a beloved and spiritually pure womanfemalevery common→︎179MarziyaPleasing, approved, and held in favorfemalerare→︎180MasudaA fortunate and happy girlfemaleuncommon→︎181MawaddaAffection, goodwill, and loving kindnessfemalerare→︎182MubarakaA blessed girl and a source of joyfemaleuncommon→︎183MubinaClear, evident, manifest; feminine form of Mubīn.femaleuncommon→︎184MufidaUseful, beneficial, helpful.femalerare→︎185MuhsinaA woman who does good and brings benefitfemaleuncommon→︎186MumtazArabic-derived: exceptional and distinguishedfemalerare→︎187MunaWishes, hopes, desires; from Arabic munā.femaleuncommon→︎188MunawwaraArabic-derived: radiant and full of lightfemalerare→︎189MuneebaA woman who turns or returns to God, especially repentantly.femalerare→︎190MuniraA radiant girl who brings warmth and lightfemalecommon→︎191MurnaJoy and celebrationanyuncommon→︎192NabilaNoble and distinguishedfemalecommon→︎193NadiaTender and delicatefemalecommon→︎194NadifaPure-hearted and clean in spiritfemaleuncommon→︎195NadiraRare and preciousfemaleuncommon→︎196NadiyaTender and delicatefemalecommon→︎197NadwaArabic-derived: a gathering for learning and thoughtful discussionfemalerare→︎198NafisaPrecious and dearly cherishedfemalecommon→︎199NagartaGoodness, virtue, and moral excellencefemalerare→︎200NailaOne who achieves her goalsfemalecommon→︎201NaimaPeaceful, contented, and blessedfemalecommon→︎202NajibaNoble and excellent in characterfemalerare→︎203NajiyaSafe, secure, and protectedfemaleuncommon→︎204NajlaArabic-derived: bright-eyed and beautifulfemaleuncommon→︎205NajmaA shining starfemalecommon→︎206NajwaSecret conversation, confidential discourse, or private whispering.femaleuncommon→︎207NanaA daughter named in honor of a beloved grandmother or elderfemalecommon→︎208NargisA fragrant narcissus flowerfemalerare→︎209NasaraVictory, triumph, and hope for good things aheadanycommon→︎210NashitaArabic-derived: lively, energetic, and full of vitalityfemalerare→︎211NashwaExhilaration, delight, or ecstatic joy.femalerare→︎212NasibaA child with a fortunate destiny and a good share in lifefemaleuncommon→︎213NasihaArabic-derived — Sincere counsel and wise guidancefemalerare→︎214NasiraArabic-derived: A strong helper who brings courage and success to those around her.femalecommon→︎215NawalA precious gift and blessingfemaleuncommon→︎216NazihaHonest, pure, and uprightfemalerare→︎217NiimaA precious blessing and favorfemaleuncommon→︎218NimatullahA blessing from Godanyrare→︎219NusaibaA name associated with faith, courage, and dignityfemaleuncommon→︎220NusraHelp, strength, and victoryfemaleuncommon→︎221NusratHelp, strength, and victoryfemaleuncommon→︎222PamelaEnglish-language Christian name used by Hausa Christiansfemalerare→︎223PatienceEnglish Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa Christiansfemaleuncommon→︎224PaulineFemale form of Paul, a Christian name meaning “humble” or “small”; used by Hausa Christiansfemalerare→︎225PeaceEnglish Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christiansanyuncommon→︎226PraiseEnglish Christian name expressing praise and gratitude to God; used by Hausa Christiansanyuncommon→︎227PrudenceChristian virtue name celebrating wisdom and good judgment; used by Hausa Christiansfemalerare→︎228QudsiyyaHoly, sacred, or sanctified.femalerare→︎229RababWhite cloud; Rabab is also the name of a traditional bowed string instrument.femalerare→︎230RabiaArabic-derived: springtime, freshness, and new beginningsfemalecommon→︎231RabiatuArabic-derived: springtime and renewalfemalecommon→︎232RabiyaArabic-derived: springtime and renewalfemaleuncommon→︎233RafatuArabic-derived: noble, elevated, and held in high esteemfemaleuncommon→︎234RafiaElevated, exalted, or lofty.femaleuncommon→︎235RahamaMercy, tenderness, and compassionate strengthfemalecommon→︎236RahilaArabic-derived: a traveler with purpose and a life filled with meaningful journeysfemalecommon→︎237RahimaArabic-derived — A compassionate and merciful womanfemaleuncommon→︎238RahmaArabic-derived: mercy, kindness, and compassionate lovefemalecommon→︎239RahmatuArabic-derived: a child surrounded by mercy and compassionfemalecommon→︎240RaihanaFeminine form associated with basil or an aromatic, sweet-smelling plant.femalecommon→︎241RainaIndigenous Hausa: my life, a tender expression of love for a cherished childfemalerare→︎242RakiyaArabic-derived: elevated, dignified, and spiritually strongfemalecommon→︎243RaliyaArabic-derived: contented, peaceful, and gratefulfemalecommon→︎244RamatuArabic-derived: mercy, tenderness, and compassionate lovefemalevery common→︎245RamlaArabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduringfemaleuncommon→︎246RanaSunshine and brightnessanyuncommon→︎247RaniyaOne who gazes or looks intently.femalerare→︎248RashidaArabic-derived: rightly guided, wise, and sound in judgmentfemalecommon→︎249RayuwaLife, vitality, and the blessing of being alivefemalerare→︎250RihanaArabic-derived: fragrant and sweet-smelling like basilfemaleuncommon→︎251RufaidaA helpful and supportive womanfemalerare→︎252RukayyaArabic-derived: one who rises in dignity, strength, and spiritual staturefemalevery common→︎253RuwaWater—a life-giving, refreshing, and sustaining presence (indigenous Hausa)femalerare→︎254SaadaHappiness and good fortunefemaleuncommon→︎255SaadatuArabic-derived; happiness and good fortunefemalecommon→︎256SabahMorning, dawn, and a new beginningfemaleuncommon→︎257SabihaArabic-derived: lovely, graceful, and pleasantfemaleuncommon→︎258SabiraArabic-derived; patient, steady, and resilientfemalecommon→︎259SadiqaArabic-derived; truthful and sincerefemaleuncommon→︎260SadiyaA fortunate and joy-bringing girlfemalecommon→︎261SafaArabic-derived: purity, serenity, and clarityfemalecommon→︎262SafinatuArabic-derived from safīnah, meaning “ship,” “boat,” or “vessel.”femaleuncommon→︎263SafiyaArabic-derived; pure-hearted and sincerefemalecommon→︎264SafiyyaPure-hearted and treasuredfemaleuncommon→︎265SaharArabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunrisefemaleuncommon→︎266SahuraA Hausa-Muslim female form associated with sahur, the pre-dawn meal before fasting; by extension, pre-dawn/early morning.femalerare→︎267SaidaArabic-derived; happy and fortunatefemaleuncommon→︎268SajidaArabic-derived feminine form: “a woman who prostrates in worship.”femaleuncommon→︎269SakinaArabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and serenefemalecommon→︎270SalamatuArabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-beingfemalevery common→︎271SalihaArabic-derived — A righteous woman with a good heartfemalecommon→︎272SalimaArabic-derived; safe, whole, and wellfemalecommon→︎273SalmaPeaceful, safe, and serenefemaleuncommon→︎274SalsabilThe name of a spring in Paradise mentioned in the Qur'an.femaleuncommon→︎275SalsabilaArabic-derived: a beautiful spring or fountain in Paradisefemaleuncommon→︎276SamahArabic-derived: forgiveness, generosity, and graciousnessfemalerare→︎277SamarArabic-derived: evening or nighttime conversation; companionship in such conversation.femaleuncommon→︎278SamiraArabic-derived; a warm and delightful companionfemalecommon→︎279SanaArabic-derived: radiance, brilliance, or excellencefemaleuncommon→︎280SarauniyaHausa indigenous name meaning queen, a woman of royal dignity.femalerare→︎281SaudatuArabic-derived; blessed with happiness and good fortunefemalecommon→︎282SawsanLily or iris; an Arabic flower name.femalerare→︎283ShahidaFemale witness; depending on the Arabic form, it may also mean female martyr.femaleuncommon→︎284ShakiraGrateful, appreciative, and mindful of blessingsfemalerare→︎285ShamimaFragrant; a sweet scent or fragrance.femaleuncommon→︎286ShamsiyyaArabic-derived; radiant and full of sunshinefemaleuncommon→︎287SharifaArabic-derived name meaning noble, honorable, and dignified.femaleuncommon→︎288ShifaHealing, remedy, and comfortfemaleuncommon→︎289ShukriyaThankfulness for God’s blessingsfemaleuncommon→︎290ShukuraThankfulness for a cherished blessingfemaleuncommon→︎291SorayyaArabic-derived; sparkling and radiant like the starsfemaleuncommon→︎292SulaimatuArabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peacefemaleuncommon→︎293SumayyaArabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name with a long historyfemalecommon→︎294SundusFine silk, associated with the gardens of Paradisefemaleuncommon→︎295TabassumSmile.femaleuncommon→︎296TahiraAn Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning pure and virtuous.femalecommon→︎297TalatuA Hausa Muslim name traditionally associated with Tuesday.femalecommon→︎298TalibaAn Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning a girl who seeks knowledge and wisdom.femaleuncommon→︎299TaqwaArabic-derived — A life guided by piety and good conductfemaleuncommon→︎300TasmiaArabic-derived: naming, designation, or the act of giving a name; it can also refer to invoking God's name.femalerare→︎301TasnimArabic-derived: a lofty spring or fountain in Paradise, mentioned in the Qur'an.femaleuncommon→︎302TaufidaAn Arabic-derived Muslim name wishing a girl success and God’s guidance.femaleuncommon→︎303TausayiIndigenous Hausa — Compassion and a tender heart toward othersanyrare→︎304TawhidaAn Arabic-derived Muslim name expressing devotion to the oneness of God.femaleuncommon→︎305TayyabaAn Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning good-hearted, wholesome, and pure.femalecommon→︎306TsamiyaAn indigenous Hausa nature name inspired by the tamarind tree, suggesting rootedness and enduring sweetness.femalerare→︎307TsiraA life preserved and kept safeanyuncommon→︎308TubaBlessedness, goodness, and happinessfemaleuncommon→︎309UlfahArabic-derived: affection, friendship, and loving fellowshipfemalerare→︎310UmmuhaniUsually written Ummu Hani or Umm Hani: “mother of Hani,” an established Arabic feminine personal name/teknonym.femaleuncommon→︎311UmmulkhairiArabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessingfemalerare→︎312UmmulkhulsumArabic-derived; a name honoring Umm Kulthum, a respected early Muslim womanfemaleuncommon→︎313UmmusalamaArabic-derived; associated with Umm Salama, a respected and wise early Muslim womanfemalerare→︎314UwaniA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its storyfemalerare→︎315WafaA life marked by loyalty, devotion, and steadfast love; Arabic-derived.femalerare→︎316WafiyaA faithful and dependable daughter with a loyal, loving heart; Arabic-derived.femaleuncommon→︎317WahibaArabic-derived: a generous giver and gracious benefactorfemaleuncommon→︎318WahidaA unique and precious daughter, one who is truly special; Arabic-derived.femaleuncommon→︎319WajidaA daughter who discovers goodness and brings treasured blessings to her family; Arabic-derived.femalerare→︎320WajihaArabic-derived: eminent, respected, distinguished, or of high standing.femalerare→︎321WalidaA cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived.femaleuncommon→︎322WaliyyaA cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived.femalerare→︎323WardaA beautiful rose: graceful, fragrant, and dearly cherished; Arabic-derived.femaleuncommon→︎324WasilaA daughter who brings people together and remains close to those she loves; Arabic-derived.femaleuncommon→︎325WidadAffection, tenderness, and the loving bond she brings to her family; Arabic-derived.femalerare→︎326YaganaIndigenous Hausa female name associated with a first-born or first daughter.femaleuncommon→︎327YalwaAn indigenous Hausa name expressing abundance, prosperity, and the joy of having plentyfemaleuncommon→︎328YaminaArabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “one who is on the right side”femaleuncommon→︎329YaqeenDeep faith and reassuring certaintyanyuncommon→︎330YaqutaAn Arabic-derived Hausa name meaning “ruby” or “precious jewel”femalerare→︎331YasiraArabic-derived feminine form: prosperous, at ease, or one who makes things easy.femaleuncommon→︎332YasminArabic-derived name meaning “jasmine,” evoking beauty and a sweet spiritfemalecommon→︎333YasminaAn Arabic-derived feminine form of Yasmin, meaning “jasmine”femaleuncommon→︎334YelwaProsperity, abundance, and a flourishing lifefemaleuncommon→︎335YumnaArabic-derived name meaning “blessed,” “fortunate,” or “prosperous”femaleuncommon→︎336YusraArabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful futurefemaleuncommon→︎337ZahidaArabic-derived feminine form: ascetic, devout, or pious.femalerare→︎338ZahiraRadiant, shining, and brightfemaleuncommon→︎339ZahraArabic-derived: radiant, shining, and flower-likefemalecommon→︎340ZainabArabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim namefemalevery common→︎341ZainabuArabic-derived: a fragrant flower and a cherished traditional Muslim namefemalevery common→︎342ZakiaPure, virtuous; also intelligent/keen-minded.femaleuncommon→︎343ZamaniArabic-derived: an era, a period, or the modern ageanycommon→︎344ZubaidaArabic-derived: excellent, precious, and of the finest qualityfemalecommon→︎345ZuhraArabic-derived: radiant and bright; also associated with Venusfemaleuncommon→︎346ZuhuraArabic-derived: blossoms, flowers, or radiant beautyfemaleuncommon→︎347ZulaihaArabic-derived: the traditional name associated with the woman in the Joseph storyfemalecommon→︎348ZunairaA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its storyfemalerare→︎349ZuwairaA traditional Hausa name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its storyfemaleuncommon→︎