Surnames of Nigerian Origin

129 surnames found of Nigerian origin

Momodu
The surname Momodu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the personal name "Modu" or "Mamudu," which means "I have been made to endure" or "I have ......
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Obas
The surname Obas is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Yoruba people. It is derived from the Yoruba word "oba," which means "king" or "ruler." Therefore, the surname Obas is often ......
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Obaseki
The surname Obaseki is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is derived from the Edo language, where "Oba" means "king" and "Eseki" means "to build" ......
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Obasuyi
The surname Obasuyi is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is derived from the Edo language, where "Oba" means "king" and "suyi" means "to choose" ......
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Oboh
The surname Oboh is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Esan people of Edo State. It is derived from the Esan word "oboh" which means "wealth" or "riches." The name is often given t......
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Obot
The surname Obot is of Nigerian origin and is predominantly found among the Ibibio people of southeastern Nigeria. It is derived from the Ibibio word "obot," which means "wealth" or "riches." There......
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Ockimey
The surname Ockimey is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is believed to be a variant of the name Okimi, which means "royal" or "noble" in Yoruba. The name Ockimey signi......
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Odiase
The surname Odiase is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is derived from the Edo language, specifically from the word "Odia" which means "destiny......
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Odicho
The surname Odicho is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Idoma people of Benue State. The name Odicho is derived from the Idoma language and is believed to mean "one who is strong"......
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Odige
The surname Odige is of Nigerian origin and is primarily found among the Esan people of Edo State. The name Odige is derived from the Esan language and means "one who is strong" or "one who is powe......
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