Fulani names in Nigeria are very unique. From the female Fulani names to the Fulani male names, each has its own meaning. The Fulani are one of the cultures that have not abandoned their traditions just like the Hausas have their traditional Hausa names hence still use Traditional Fulani names for their children.

Hence, in this article, we will be looking at a list of cute and beautiful Fulani names.

Fulani Male Names

1. Ardo = The Leader
2. Gidado – The Loved One
3. Barkindo – The Blessed One
4. Chubado – The Chosen One
5. Gaabdo – The Joy
6. Chenido – The Persevere
7. Modibbo – The Learned One
8. Labbo – Sword
9. Bodejo – Red
10. Balewa/Baleri – The Black
11. Danejo – White
12. Manga – Big
13. Maudo – Senior
14. Bello/Bellowo – The Helper
15. Gaaji – The Last Born
16. Muyido – The Patient One
17. Iya – A Senior Brother
18. Hamma – A Senior Brother
19. Yahya – A Senior Brother
20. Bobbo – A Senior Brother
21. Chuto – A Twin
22. Adda – A Senior Sister but Mothers also answer the name …
23. Lamido – The King
24. Jauro – The prince
25. Jagordo – A Lieutenant
26. Ba-Petel – Grandpa’s Namesake
27. Ba-Manga – Grandpa’s Senior or Junior Brother’s Namesake
28. Petel/Peto = Small Especially a Brother or a Sister
29. Garga – Aliyu or Ali
30. Buba – Abubakar/Abubakari
31. Manu – Usman
32. Datti – The Head of Household
33. Ori – Rearer
34. Geede – Luck
35. Jalo – The Conqueror
36. Maccido – Slave
37. Jangudo – Educated
38. Korka – Fasting
39. Kourido – Covered
40. Ndourori – Herder
41. Ori/Bammi – The one born when cattle are departing for pasture
42. Jaa’e – The one born when cattle are returning from pasture
43. Bawuro – The Home Owner
44. Chenido – The Pure one
45. Boddo – The Beautiful One
46. Kwairanga – A Simple Person
47. Sobadjo – A Friend
48. Yuguda – The one who follow females
49. Kebbindo – A Satified One
50. Bindowo – A Writer

Fulani Female Names

1. Kaabo – Young lady mostly referred to Amina…
2. Altine – Monday…
3. Sappa – Age mate women…
4. Shatu – Aisha/Aishatu…
5. Dada – A Mother…
6. Dadda – A Senior Sister…
7. Adda Pete – Daughter that namesake her mother’s or father’s junior sister…
8. Adda Manga – Daughter that namesake her mother’s or father’s senior sister…

Conclusion

Which of the Fulani names do you find the most beautiful? Which Fulani name meaning surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments box. Also, if you have other beautiful Fulani names and their meanings, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments box.