Female and male first names : Niger.

Uncommon African name derived from the Yoruba tribe's reference to the Niger River, signifying "born near the great river" or "one who comes from life's source".

Uncommon yet powerful female name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people's goddess Oya, signifying "mother of nine" or "she who has given birth to twins.

African-origin name derived from Yoruba culture's goddess Oya-Dianni, meaning "the one who causes rivers to flow," symbolizing water and life-giving forces.

Unique African-derived name, derived from the Yoruba goddess Mami Wata, which translates to "gift of water.

African origin, meaning 'strong' or 'powerful', derived from the river Niger and associated with resilience.

African origin, derived from the West African country and river Niger. Its meaning varies depending on its source, though it is often associated with the concept of rivers or boats. As a given name, Niger has been used in Africa for centuries but gained international recognition after Niger's independence in 1960. Despite cultural significance tied to its association with the river and country, there is no universally agreed-upon meaning or symbolism for the name Niger as a given name. Today, it is recognized globally among diverse ethnicities and nationalities.

Original African American name derived from the Yoruba goddess "Oshun" meaning "goddess of the Niger River", popularized in the 1970s alongside other creative names like Latasha and Shalonda.