How to Say “Nigeria” in Yoruba

By Tayla Jessica • Updated October 4, 2026

Nàìjíríà

Nigeria in Yoruba is Nàìjíríà.

Nàìjíríà is the name of the country located in Western Africa.

Meaning: a country in Western Africa (name)

Did you know?

While Nàìjíríà is the official name, speakers of Yoruba often use the slang term Naija to express a sense of national pride and cultural identity.
Yoruba is one of the three major languages spoken in Nàìjíríà, alongside Hausa and Igbo, reflecting the country's immense linguistic diversity.
The name Nàìjíríà uses tonal markings that are essential for pronunciation, as a change in tone can completely alter the meaning of a word in Yoruba.

Examples in context

Nàìjíríà jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èèwọ́ kan ní Apá Ìwọ̀-Oòrùn Áfríkà.
Nigeria is a country in West Africa.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about travel plans.

Yejide

Olumide, ǹjẹ́ o fẹ́ lọ sí Nàìjíríà?
Olumide, do you want to go to Nigeria?
Olumide

Bẹ́ẹ̀ ni, mo fẹ́ lọ sí Nàìjíríà.
Yes, I want to go to Nigeria.
Yejide

Ìyẹn dára gan-an!
That is very good!
Olumide

O ṣeun, Yejide.
Thank you, Yejide.

Sources

Wiktionary, “nigeria” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

⭐Share⭐ to appreciate human effort 🙏

About The Author

Tayla Jessica

Mo n je Tayla, a lover of language and culture. When I'm not writing comprehensive guides to learning Yoruba, I escape into nature and daydream at the beach. Reading African literature, touring local markets, and cooking intercontinental dishes are just a few of my hobbies. By helping people understand Yoruba's intriguing idiomatic expressions and vibrant slang, I hope to bridge cultural gaps and promote unity. E se pupo for taking the time to read my work. My love for West African languages also led me to Fulani, and I now write guides on saying everyday words in Fulani too. Stay blessed.

Tayla JessicaHelp make this guide better. Spot a mistake, know another way to say it, or have an example from real life? Share it below.

0 Comments

Newest

Oldest Most Voted