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Naija Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "naija" is "naija is a nigerian name that means 'the land of flowing water' or 'the riverland'.", and is used often for "naija is used as both a boys' and girls' name.".

Name
naija
Meaning
naija is a nigerian name that means 'the land of flowing water' or 'the riverland'.
Pronunciation
nī-jə
Used for
naija is used as both a boys' and girls' name.
Syllables
2

Naija Name Details

Naija is derived from the Nigerian pidgin English term for Nigeria, which is 'naïja'. The term 'naïja' was coined in the early 2000s as an alternative name for Nigeria to promote a sense of unity and pride among Nigerians. Naija is now commonly used as a given name, especially among Nigerians and individuals of Nigerian descent.

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