Hausa is a lingua franca (a common language used for communication between speakers of different languages) in much of West Africa and is also spoken as a second language by millions of people in the region. It is written in the Latin alphabet and has a rich literary tradition. 

Here are 50 unique Hausa boy names and their meanings

1. Abba – father
2. Abdul – servant of God
3. Abdullah – servant of God
4. Abubakar – father of a camel
5. Adam – man, humankind
6. Ado – crown
7. Ahmed – most commendable
8. Akil – intelligent, thoughtful
9. Alhaji – honorific title for a Muslim man who has completed the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
10. Aliyu – lofty, noble
11. Amadu – trustworthy
12. Aminu – trustworthy, faithful
13. Anas – close friend, companion
14. Anka – wisdom, intelligence
15. Anwar – light, radiant
16. Arziki – wealth, prosperity
17. Asad – lion
18. Asiri – secret
19. Baba – father
20. Bashir – bringer of good news
21. Bello – handsome, good-looking
22. Bilal – wetness, moisture
23. Buhari – honest, upright
24. Dauda – beloved, dear
25. Dikko – wise, intelligent
26. Farouk – true, just
27. Fatawu – wisdom, sound judgment
28. Firdausi – paradise
29. Gajere – brave, courageous
30. Gambo – powerful, strong
31. Gana – great, grand
32. Garkuwa – leader
33. Garba – respect, honor
34. Girma – great, grand
35. Goma – powerful, strong
36. Habib – beloved, dear
37. Hamza – lion
38. Haruna – prophet
39. Haske – intelligence, wit
40. Hassan – handsome, good-looking
41. Hankurau: A man who was extreme patient in the community.
42. Ibrahim – father of many
43. Idris – prophet
44. Gadanga: Someone courageous
45. Iliyasu – god is my salvation
46. Isah – Jesus
47. Ishaq – laughter
48. Isma'il – son of Abraham
49. Issa – Jesus
50. Jafar – river