Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Hausa names, from one of West Africa’s largest ethnic groups, are influenced by Islamic traditions and local languages. Names like Aminu (trustworthy) and Zainab (fragrant flower) carry spiritual, familial, and cultural meanings. They reflect the Hausa people’s rich heritage and strong ties to their faith and community.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danjumma | Danjumma: Hausa name meaning "born on Friday," primarily female. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Ganana | Ganana: African name meaning "garden," symbolizing beauty, growth, and abundance. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Garana | Garana: Unique name meaning "queen" in Hausa, symbolizing royalty and strength. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Gyodanah | Gyodanah: Unique African name symbolizing strength, power, and resilience. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Hadiza | Hadiza: Hausa name meaning "gentle," popular in West Africa. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Hauwau | Hauwau: Hausa female name symbolizing grace, elegance, and strength. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Istu | Istu means "sugar" in Hausa, reflecting West African culture and uniqueness. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Jaali | Jaali: African name meaning "powerful," symbolizing strength and nobility. | Hausa | Boy | |
| Jahdo | Jahdo: Unique African name with positive connotation, easy to pronounce. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Kabiru | Kabiru: Hausa name meaning "great" or "powerful," popular for boys. | Hausa | Boy | |
| Konna | Konna: Unisex African name symbolizing strength, power, and resilience. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Kossey | Kossey, an African name meaning "lion," symbolizes strength and courage. | Hausa | Boy | |
| Kura | Kura is a versatile unisex name meaning "treasure" or "storehouse." | Hausa, Japanese, Maori | Unisex | |
| Migeenah | Migeenah: Unique African name meaning "a person with a kind heart." | Hausa, Nigerian | Unisex | |
| Mulwalah | Mulwalah: Unique African name symbolizing strength, power, and heritage. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Munnah | Munnah: African unisex name meaning "gift" or "blessing," popular. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Musari | Musari: African name meaning "patient one," reflecting endurance and strength. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Muta | Muta: African name meaning "silent," unisex, signifies peace and calmness. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Nangilah | Nangilah: Unique African name meaning "strong in God," predominantly feminine. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Neema | Neema: Swahili name meaning "blessing" or "grace," unisex and meaningful. | African American, Hausa, Swahili, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Nenet | Nenet: Unique name meaning "goddess of hunt" from ancient Egypt. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Quabyla | Quabyla: Unique African name meaning tribe, with musical, lyrical quality. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Somi | Somi: Unisex African name meaning "beautiful" or "charming"; increasingly popular. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Tanari | Tanari: Unique African name symbolizing strength, power, and courage. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Tarika | Tarika: Unisex name meaning "star" or "guide," rich cultural significance. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Tegana | Tegana is a unique African name meaning "chosen from" or "selected." | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Tusah | Tusah: Unique African name symbolizing strength, power, and resilience. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Ugolynah | Ugolynah: Unique African name symbolizing strength, power, and heritage. | Hausa | Unisex | |
| Wandisah | Wandisah: Unique African name meaning "beloved and patient" for girls. | Hausa | Girl | |
| Wendallah | Wendallah: Unique unisex name of African origin meaning "beloved" or "cherished." | Hausa | Unisex |
