Bible Dictionary

Niger

The name Niger means “black”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Black, a surname of Simeon (Acts 13:1). He was probably so called from his dark complexion.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(black) is the additional or distinctive name given to the Simeon who was one of the teachers and prophets in the church at Antioch. (Acts 13:1)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ni'-jer (Niger).

See SIMEON, (5).