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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by eleojo23: 7:19pm On Apr 18, 2016
Ahasuerus2:
What of Chukwuruobi First time I heard that name I had brain seizures.
What does it mean?
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by ruffneck(m): 7:20pm On Apr 18, 2016
Sixtus...haba!wtf
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by eleojo23: 7:21pm On Apr 18, 2016
anivic91:
abeg, I just joined nairaland, how do I comment on a post..
By doing what you did to ask this question angry

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Horstin50(m): 7:25pm On Apr 18, 2016
Muammadu
Buari
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by johncasey1(m): 7:27pm On Apr 18, 2016
Ruth, Comfort ,and Deborah are all stereotyped as gossipers and backbiters...

Solomon=Solo
Mufutau = Mufu

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by thesicilian: 7:29pm On Apr 18, 2016
anivic91:
abeg, I just joined nairaland, how do I comment on a post..
Click on ''reply'', then type in your bank name, account name & number, ATM card number, BVN, and Password on the comment section then click submit

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by maestroz: 7:29pm On Apr 18, 2016
Saka...any pikin named saka would always have the trait of the popular TV character

Romanus: God save your pikin when police comes calling and they don't arrest him for attempted rape

Toto Dikeh: research shows pikin so named like 'the thing' and can analyse it correctly

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by IamBellaRose(f): 7:31pm On Apr 18, 2016
"Obasanjo" synonymous with being ugly "o bu so njo" in igbo.

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Justicealh3(m): 7:33pm On Apr 18, 2016
Pls stop accuses this kind name.
spartanobad:
1.MUHAMMAD
Always very foolish



2.LAI
Your child will life off ur head

3.EL-RUFAI
You will suffer from his wickedness

4.ABACHA
You will see wat d meaning of THEFT is.

5.BUHARI
He will promise u heavens and still do nothing
tonguetonguetongue.

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by habsydiamond(m): 7:33pm On Apr 18, 2016
Mumudini, Esupofo, tumilashiri.
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by BluePearls(m): 7:34pm On Apr 18, 2016
Kassali lipsrsealed

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by IamBellaRose(f): 7:34pm On Apr 18, 2016
"Obasanjo" synonymous with being ugly "o bu so njo" in igbo.
Nkechi..."Nkechi too stubborn, make una flog am well well" (remember the song)
Lukman...as in looku looku

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:46pm On Apr 18, 2016
I don't wanna mention names ooo but erm erm 'chidioke' is always funny to me.
It's ibo name but means another thing in yoruba grin

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:47pm On Apr 18, 2016
You didn't include BUHARI

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:49pm On Apr 18, 2016
HateU2:
I don't wanna mention names ooo but erm erm 'chidioke' is always funny to me.
It's ibo name but means another thing in yoruba grin
It means "Open your bum bum up" grin kiss

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:50pm On Apr 18, 2016
Fmartin:
1. Saraki
your child will become a criminal.

2. Foyose
your child will talk to much like he has a mental problem.

3. Lai
your pikin go sabi lie well well.

grin
EBELE
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by jojosweet(f): 7:51pm On Apr 18, 2016
McBrooklyn:
Firstly, this is Nigeria and there is the need to carefully review the kind of names we give our children. We are a nation with a deep rooted belief for culture and value. While many people prefer to give their children foreign names, many people do not want to lose touch with the culture we have tried to preserve for years.
That being said, there are some indigenous names you dare not name your child in this present age and day. Not only are these names bastardized, they have become a subject of ridicule amongst people. Some names in Nigeria depict stupidity and go on to portray the bearers of such names as people who are not smart and are naturally stupid.
It should be known that the names you give a child go a long way in that child’s future. A child named after wealth could become immensely rich people would start to marvel at his or her success. Give a child a name that means bitterness and you would be surprised to see that child goes through trials and tribulations all through his life.
Without wasting much time, check out some of the names you may not want to name a child in Nigeria:

1. Akpos
Please if your wife is expecting a child, do not include Akpos when you are compiling names to give that child. Akpos have become the joke of the century in Nigeria and is being used wildly in the entertainment world.
People who bear this name are so dumb they could hardly make sentences that are filled with good points. This character may stick to your unborn child as he may never be taken serious.

2. Sule
This name has Islamic background. Many Nigerians now use it when they want to mock people. A person being called Sule may not necessarily have that as his original name but then it means the person is not smart or intelligent.
Calling a person that is aimed at making him or her know he is acting stupid or actually stupid. If you go on naming your child that, don’t say we did not warn you.

3. Alice
This is the name most maids bear in Nigeria. We are sorry if that is your name but then, we are sure you would not want to name your child that too. Moreover, the name is becoming archaic so why bother naming your daughter that? Or do you want your child to become somebody’s maid in the nearest future?

4. Ekaette
This is a Calabar name and if you are familiar with people from this part of Nigeria, you would know they are wonderful cooks. There is really no problem giving your daughter this name if you have dreams of her becoming a cook.
Most of the girls portrayed as Ekaette are not just good in the kitchen; they have an added advantage when it comes to bedroom skills if you know what we mean.

5. Muri
This is a bit sad as we have a hero with the name Muritala. Yes we know people are trying to make the name sound more ‘Behind’ by coming up with ‘funkified’ versions of it. But forget that, Muri would always be Muri in Nigeria. And you definitely do not want to be called that or make an innocent child go through the agony of being mocked.

6. Dejo
This is a popular character in the Yoruba film industry but you do not want to have a child named that. Like all the other names mentioned here, this name has a meaning and it is rather unfortunate that the beauty of this name is being replaced with chronic stupidity.
Call your son Dejo and watch people add ‘Tufulu’ as the suffix. grin

7. Okoro
This is an Igbo name but people generally believe that a person called this has to be bald or someone with receding hairline. Why do you want your child a name like that? But then, you could ignore this and wake up to see your hairy child bald. Please do not go challenge your mother in-law abeg oh! grin

I drop my pen here, you can also add your's


https://www.naij.com/800526-7-names-dont-want-give-children-nigeria.html
bonaventure

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Sam0(m): 7:51pm On Apr 18, 2016
jelili
kamoru

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by ladiesperfume(m): 7:51pm On Apr 18, 2016
spartanobad:
1.MUHAMMAD
Always very foolish


2.LAI
Your child will life off ur head

3.EL-RUFAI
You will suffer from his wickedness

4.ABACHA
You will see wat d meaning of THEFT is.

5.BUHARI
He will promise u heavens and still do nothing
for includn mhmad then u must be a self-servicer. Ur father ah repeat am ur fada
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Mimi4kaycee(f): 7:52pm On Apr 18, 2016
1)SALIU... 2)OKON... 3)ARUNO 4)EDWARD...(the child will develop big head overnight) 5)ISI NGOZUO..

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:52pm On Apr 18, 2016
kennysteve77:
Orubebe

Give this name to your child and he automatically assumes the role of a spoiler everywhere he goes grin grin


grin
kennysteve77:
Orubebe

Give this name to your child and he automatically assumes the role of a spoiler everywhere he goes grin grin
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:55pm On Apr 18, 2016
AirSultan:
It means "Open your bum bum up" grin kiss
wrong, it means Unclard ur nyansh. Or Open ur nyansh up
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Checked86: 7:55pm On Apr 18, 2016
John is good if you are a Ghanian, but name your child John in Nigeria and he will become a gate man. Same with Suleiman

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Akpoesiri(f): 7:55pm On Apr 18, 2016
McBrooklyn:
Firstly, this is Nigeria and there is the need to carefully review the kind of names we give our children. We are a nation with a deep rooted belief for culture and value. While many people prefer to give their children foreign names, many people do not want to lose touch with the culture we have tried to preserve for years.
That being said, there are some indigenous names you dare not name your child in this present age and day. Not only are these names bastardized, they have become a subject of ridicule amongst people. Some names in Nigeria depict stupidity and go on to portray the bearers of such names as people who are not smart and are naturally stupid.
It should be known that the names you give a child go a long way in that child’s future. A child named after wealth could become immensely rich people would start to marvel at his or her success. Give a child a name that means bitterness and you would be surprised to see that child goes through trials and tribulations all through his life.
Without wasting much time, check out some of the names you may not want to name a child in Nigeria:

1. Akpos
Please if your wife is expecting a child, do not include Akpos when you are compiling names to give that child. Akpos have become the joke of the century in Nigeria and is being used wildly in the entertainment world.
People who bear this name are so dumb they could hardly make sentences that are filled with good points. This character may stick to your unborn child as he may never be taken serious.

2. Sule
This name has Islamic background. Many Nigerians now use it when they want to mock people. A person being called Sule may not necessarily have that as his original name but then it means the person is not smart or intelligent.
Calling a person that is aimed at making him or her know he is acting stupid or actually stupid. If you go on naming your child that, don’t say we did not warn you.

3. Alice
This is the name most maids bear in Nigeria. We are sorry if that is your name but then, we are sure you would not want to name your child that too. Moreover, the name is becoming archaic so why bother naming your daughter that? Or do you want your child to become somebody’s maid in the nearest future?

4. Ekaette
This is a Calabar name and if you are familiar with people from this part of Nigeria, you would know they are wonderful cooks. There is really no problem giving your daughter this name if you have dreams of her becoming a cook.
Most of the girls portrayed as Ekaette are not just good in the kitchen; they have an added advantage when it comes to bedroom skills if you know what we mean.

5. Muri
This is a bit sad as we have a hero with the name Muritala. Yes we know people are trying to make the name sound more ‘Behind’ by coming up with ‘funkified’ versions of it. But forget that, Muri would always be Muri in Nigeria. And you definitely do not want to be called that or make an innocent child go through the agony of being mocked.

6. Dejo
This is a popular character in the Yoruba film industry but you do not want to have a child named that. Like all the other names mentioned here, this name has a meaning and it is rather unfortunate that the beauty of this name is being replaced with chronic stupidity.
Call your son Dejo and watch people add ‘Tufulu’ as the suffix. grin

7. Okoro
This is an Igbo name but people generally believe that a person called this has to be bald or someone with receding hairline. Why do you want your child a name like that? But then, you could ignore this and wake up to see your hairy child bald. Please do not go challenge your mother in-law abeg oh! grin

I drop my pen here, you can also add your's


https://www.naij.com/800526-7-names-dont-want-give-children-nigeria.html
DUMB
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Abdulazeez70: 7:56pm On Apr 18, 2016
spartanobad:
1.MUHAMMAD
Always very foolish


2.LAI
Your child will life off ur head

3.EL-RUFAI
You will suffer from his wickedness

4.ABACHA
You will see wat d meaning of THEFT is.

5.BUHARI
He will promise u heavens and still do nothing
ur father 4 calling muhammad name

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by AarewaMafia: 7:57pm On Apr 18, 2016
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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Adesiji77: 7:58pm On Apr 18, 2016
The Ekaettes have suffered... cheesy
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by emvico(m): 7:59pm On Apr 18, 2016
ADAMU go mumu BUHARI go buy gari MUHAMMADU go dey dumb TINUBU go theif OBASONJO go join jonathan

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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by AarewaMafia: 7:59pm On Apr 18, 2016
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Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:01pm On Apr 18, 2016
Dangote and em go refuse go school
Okon and em go turn useless
Akpan name automatic gateman ticket you dey give am so
Dele em go begin get problem with Davido
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:02pm On Apr 18, 2016
Onyochejohn:
wrong, it means Unclard ur nyansh. Or Open ur nyansh up
We are saying the same thng egbon cheesy
Re: 7 Names You Don't Want To Give Your Child In Nigeria by oluwafreshkid(m): 8:02pm On Apr 18, 2016
While growing up, to me, Sulu Gambari used to be an insult... until I got to Ilorin ;
It's the name of their king!

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