Kyari
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. The female equivalent is 'Ka'ana' or 'Kumurso'.
As a given name
- Kyari Magumeri, was a Nigerian Army officer who fought in both World Wars
- Kyari Mohammed, Nigerian academic
- Muhammad Kyari ibn Abubakar, 7th Shehu of Bornu
As a surname
- Abba Kyari, was a Nigerian military officer who served as governor of North-Central State
- Abba Kyari, was a Nigerian lawyer who served as Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria
- Abba Kyari, former Nigerian police officer
- Abubakar Kyari, Nigerian politician
- Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Nigerian diplomat
- Mele Kyari, Nigerian geologist