"Mom" in Nigerian Languages: Nne (Igbo), Iya (Yoruba), Uwa (Hausa), Yamma (Fulfulde), Inna (Kanuri)
Nigeria has 500+ languages; "mother" varies widely. Major examples:
| Language | Mother | Region/People |
|---|
| Igbo | Nne | Southeast |
| Yoruba | Iya (or Ìyá) | Southwest |
| Hausa | Uwa | North |
| Fulfulde | Yamma | North/Central (Fulani) |
| Kanuri | Inna | Northeast (Borno) |
| Ibibio/Efik | Eka | South-South |
| Tiv | Mba | North-Central |
| Edo | Eno | Midwest |
| Igala | Ene | North-Central |
| Nupe | Nna | North-Central |
Pidgin (Naija): "Mama" or "Mami" (universal urban).
Always specify the language—Nigeria's linguistic diversity is among the world's highest.
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