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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
- Ardo = The Leader
- Gidado – The Loved One
- Barkindo – The Blessed One
- Chubado – The Chosen One
- Gaabdo – The Joy
- Chenido – The Persevere
- Modibbo – The Learned One
- Labbo – Sword
- Bodejo – Red
- Balewa/Baleri – The Black
- Danejo – White
- Manga – Big
- Maudo – Senior
- Bello/Bellowo – The Helper
- Gaaji – The Last Born
- Muyido – The Patient One
- Iya – A Senior Brother
- Hamma – A Senior Brother
- Yahya – A Senior Brother
- Bobbo – A Senior Brother
- Chuto – A Twin
- Adda – A Senior Sister but Mothers also answer the name …
- Lamido – The King
- Jauro – The prince
- Jagordo – A Lieutenant
- Ba-Petel – Grandpa’s Namesake
- Ba-Manga – Grandpa’s Senior or Junior Brother’s Namesake
- Petel/Peto = Small Especially a Brother or a Sister
- Garga – Aliyu or Ali
- Buba – Abubakar/Abubakari
- Manu – Usman
- Datti – The Head of Household
- Ori – Rearer
- Geede – Luck
- Jalo – The Conqueror
- Maccido – Slave
- Jangudo – Educated
- Korka – Fasting
- Kourido – Covered
- Ndourori – Herder
- Ori/Bammi – The one born when cattle are departing for pasture
- Jaa’e – The one born when cattle are returning from pasture
- Bawuro – The Home Owner
- Chenido – The Pure one
- Boddo – The Beautiful One
- Kwairanga – A Simple Person
- Sobadjo – A Friend
- Yuguda – The one who follow females
- Kebbindo – A Satified One
- Bindowo – A Writer
Fulani Female Names
- Kaabo – Young lady mostly referred to Amina…
- Altine – Monday…
- Sappa – Age mate women…
- Shatu – Aisha/Aishatu…
- Dada – A Mother…
- Dadda – A Senior Sister…
- Adda Pete – Daughter that namesake her mother’s or father’s junior sister…
- 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.
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For males: Allaye,Boulleuil
For females: Bobo, Lobo.