Nigerians Names, Meanings, and their History

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Banke (BAN-keh)

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Bhanemi (bha-NEH-mee)

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Ekananga (EH-ka-NAHN-gah)

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Kanoz (kuh-NOZ)

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Kuru (KOO-roo)

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Laabat (lah-uh-bat)

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