Balaraba is a feminine name of Hausa origin,[1] which is used in Nigeria.
| Pronunciation | b(a)-lara-ba or bal(a)-raba |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Hausa/Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hausa |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Derivation | Wednesday |
| Meaning | A daughter born on Wednesday |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Lara Balarabiya |
| Related names | Bala
Balarabe Rabe Laraba |
One meaning of the name is 'beautiful princess' or 'queen'.[2] In Hausa, the name can be given to a girl born on Wednesday, derived from Laraba "Wednesday" (from Arabic الأربعاء (al-ʾarbiʿāʾ), in turn from أربعة (ʾarbaʿa) meaning "four").[3] The male name is "Balarabe".
Notable people with the name include:
- Balaraba Ramat Yakubu, Nigerian author
- Balaraba Aliyu Inuwa, Nigerian commissioner
References
edit- ^ "meaning of Balaraba in English | English Hausa Dictionary". kamus.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Balaraba | Nice Baby Name". www.nicebabyname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Balarabe". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
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