50+ Fulani Names and Their Meanings in English

Updated: Jun 2, 2022
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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

  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.

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3 Comments

  1. Mulik

    Shatu❣️

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    • Abu Hafsah

      Meaning?

      Reply
      • Fatima Diallo

        Thank you very much for compiling this.
        For males: Allaye,Boulleuil
        For females: Bobo, Lobo.

        Reply

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