Kyari
| Gender | Masculine |
|---|---|
| Language | Kanuri |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | the old man |
| Region of origin | Lake Chad region |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Kiari Chari |
Kyari, sometimes spelled Kiari, is a name and surname of Kanuri origin. It means 'the old man' and is typically given to grandsons who share the same name as a grandparent.[1] The female equivalent is 'Ka'ana' or 'Kumurso'.[2]
As a given name
- Kyari Magumeri (1897–1972), was a Nigerian Army officer who fought in both World Wars
- Kyari Mohammed (born 1963), Nigerian academic
- Muhammad Kyari ibn Abubakar (died 1894), 7th Shehu of Bornu
As a surname
- Abba Kyari (1938–2018), was a Nigerian military officer who served as governor of North-Central State
- Abba Kyari (1952–2020), was a Nigerian lawyer who served as Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria
- Abba Kyari (born 1975), former Nigerian police officer
- Abubakar Kyari (born 1963), Nigerian politician
- Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Nigerian diplomat
- Mele Kyari (born 1965), Nigerian geologist
References
- ^ Cohen, Ronald (1967). The Kanuri of Bornu. Internet Archive. p. 57.
- ^ Waziri, Muhammad (2000). Meanings of Kanuri Personal Names. Maiduguri: Gargam Publishers (Nig) Limited. p. 21. ISBN 9781257334.
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