Surnames of Nigerian Origin

129 surnames found of Nigerian origin

Bada
The surname Bada is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a descriptive surname that means "crown" or "royalty." It is often used as a title or honorific for individuals......
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Bassey
The surname Bassey is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is a variant of the name Obasi, which means "one who came from a wealthy family" or "one who came from the land of......
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Chi
The surname Chi has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, it is a variant of the surname Qi, which means "start" or "beginning." It can also be a Korean surna......
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Chukes
The surname Chukes is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is believed to be a variant of the name "Chukwu," which means "God" or "spirit" in Igbo. Therefore, the surname Ch......
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Ebare
The surname Ebare is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Igbo people. It is derived from the Igbo word "ebe" meaning "place" and "ara" meaning "body." Therefore, the surname Ebare c......
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Eboh
The surname Eboh is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people. It is derived from the Igbo word "Ebo" which means "drum" or "music." The surname Eboh is often associated with i......
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Ebong
The surname Ebong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ebong is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "ebong" which mean......
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Edema
The surname Edema is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Urhobo people of Delta State. It is derived from the Urhobo word "ede" meaning "family" or "clan" and "ma" meaning "together.......
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Edet
The surname Edet is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. The name Edet is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "idet" which......
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Edu
The surname Edu is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is a short form of the Igbo name "Edukwu," which means "wealth" or "prosperity." The surname Edu is often used as a g......
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Surnames of Nigerian Origin

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