WORD MEANING

Naira meaning

NY-rah · noun

The official currency of Nigeria, abbreviated as NGN.

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Other meanings

A female given name in some cultures.

An acronym for various organizations or terms depending on context.

NAIRA is primarily known as Nigeria's currency but can also be a personal name or an acronym in different contexts.

Examples

The price of oil is often quoted in naira in Nigeria.

She exchanged her dollars for naira at the currency bureau.

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