How Did Niger River Get Its Name

The name may come from Berber phrase ger-n-ger meaning “river of rivers”. … The modern nations of Nigeria and Niger

Who named the Niger river?

The Niger is believed to have been named by the Greeks. Along its course it is known by several names. These include the Joliba (Malinke: “great river”) in its upper course; the Mayo Balleo and the Isa Eghirren in its central reach; and the Kwarra, Kworra, or Quorra in its lower stretch.

What is the meaning of River Niger?

Noun. 1. Niger River – an African river; flows into the South Atlantic. Niger. Benin, Dahomey, Republic of Benin – a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control.

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