Tribe
Northern Nigeria and across the Sahel. A large share are Arabic-origin via centuries of trade.
17 names
Where it is spoken
hausa
Hausa historical given name / Variant of Adrian or Adolphus
Child born on Saturday
A male child who was born after arrival of visitors in a household
Second born or child born during an occasion
Son of the prophet, descendant of the prophet
daughter
born on a Friday
Male child born on Sunday
Male child born on Thursday
tall, long or high (also used in kanuri)
A boy born after twins
fair-coloured, light
Friday
brother of one
fourth
king, ruler
European
