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| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 5:11pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
chaberry: Did anyone stop you from bearing any of those names? thwarrior72: Someone with inferiority complex detected OkekeOnyi:fair play  |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 5:13pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Unekz: ibrahimGo to Hausa thread. Osiso! 4 Likes |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 5:16pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
prettyamanda: u're sooo dumb even after given d acronym u stil say its not an igbo name smhIn d few years I've graced d earth I av seen foolish peepz n even stupid ones but I've never seen anyone with a combination of stupidity and foolishness gee u broke d record..-Use ur brain ...American Amanda is a name on its own while Amanda(igbo version) is short for another name no strings attached...stop feeling like a pimple when u ain't even a rash |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 5:25pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Let me share unique names from my Bende area in Alaigbo. Agwu. Okorie Enyinnaya Ironma Obioma Chiledu Arisa Nnennaya Okezie Elewechi Ukachi Udo Uloma Olanma Orji Oti Anyaburuegbe Nwanno Ezihe Ekeoma Ogbonnaya Ndukwo Okoh Uzunma Ihekerenma Iheukwumere Nwaorisa Akwani Ikwunnaya Odochi Iwedinobi Ndubueze Ekelema Ozuruonye Nnochirionye Onyebuchi Onyeabo Enyioma Ihedinobi Chibuisi Ariwodo. Original untinted igbo first names. Lol. 2 Likes |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by inice(m): 5:26pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
1. Zara 2. Chinonye means emmanuel |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 5:33pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
More Bende names: Aya Alaukwu Uwaezuoke Onyebuchi Offiah Ezuruonye Umezuruike Nwannennaya Ajoumiwe Anyaogu Ekeleme Agbugba Ihejirika Okosa Obasi Ibekwe Onyeike Arunma kalu Nnabuko Ude Okechukwu Ndubuisi 1 Like |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 5:38pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
jcmaiah: My Igbo name remains the sweetest Igbo name of all time... Chihurumnanya, but since I am male I changed it to Chukwuhurumnanya. In ancient Igbos a mans name don't start with Chi, rather Chukwu. A womans name can end with both chukwu or chi but cant start with it.Well,you are partially right. Most igbo names are unisex. |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 6:02pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
koning:It's not weird at all. It seems weird when you don't understand that igbo names are usually unisex. In igbo culture,names are given to child in view of prevailing issues and circumstances surrounding the conception and birth of a child. I don't see what's weird in a man naming his baby boy Ngozi(Blessing),if he sought for the fruit of the womb for so many years. Nowadays,people tend to reserve sweet names for girls. My Uncle's name is Obianujuaku,simply because he was born when his father struck gold. In a real traditional igbo society, a boy can be fondly called apunanwu/ochonma cos of his fine features,he can be called Chioma,Akunne, Chinenyenwa,Onyinyechi and Ezinwa. A girl can be named Ibekwe,Ugonna,Chetanna,Ijeuwa, Ifeanyi and Chijioke. Depending on circumstances. However, there are very masculine and feminine names reserved for men and women. E.g names like Okpara,Agu,Dike,Otigba,the Ukwus,the Okoros, Oha,the Ezes,Nwoke,Ekwueme,Obi,Agha,the Ikes are extremely masculine. While names like, Mgbeke,mgbeorie,Ojiugo, etc are reserved for women. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 6:06pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Arysexy:Shey Onyinye is Gift. How is a gift weird? |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 6:10pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
mekula: For those complaining about "chi" being in many names, its origin had nothing to do with the christian God. In igbo culture /mythology, every man has a guiding spirit or chi. A defining spirit which protects and guides the physical. When someone starts facing challenges, you hear sayings like,"your chi has abandoned you" there are common sayings in igbo land to butress the fact, e.g. "onye kariri mmadu kariri chi ya" , meaning that when you are stronger than someone, you are stronger than his "chi"., "onye ya na chi ya so", or "onye chi ya mu anya", meaning someone that is still in sync with his chi (someone who hasnt been forsaken by his chi). The origin of the word chi is not from any foreign religion. The advent of Christianity transformed that into the God almighty (Chukwu, Olisa) we all talk about. So yes! Name your child "chi" anything, you would still be keeping touch with the original igbo tradition, not a christianized tradition as some would have you believe. Your " chi" is an important force in shaping one's life patterns, i ga agba oso ghara chi gi?That's what i've been telling people. The 'Chi' prefix in igbo names is as old as the igbo race,just that it is rampantly used in contemporary times. |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by nic121: 6:14pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
[quote author=CharmO1]Iheomachukwu - good thing from God (that's mine) Nkemakolam - my own is ready for me Ihechimerem - what my God has done for me Uzoamaka - the road is good (as in journey of life) Chinonyerem - God stay with me Chizomam - God keep saving me Ugonna - Eagle/pride of father Naetochukwu - keep praising God Nneka - Mother is great Nkemjika - What I have is greater Obumneke - am I the giver?  My family names. Proud to be Igbo #thatowerrilady[/quote My name is Nkemakolam |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Kcdojoto(m): 6:24pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Uwaezuoke> dis world is not enough Uwadiegwu> d world is fearful Osuofia> one who clears bush or a person who clear road for others Ibuchim> are you my God? Ifechidelu> what God has written Okeke> a son born in eke mkt day Ozioma> gospel Osogaeme ugbua> I go tear race now now |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 6:31pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Ihuomadinihu: I'm surprised that some folks dont know this because even in university GS courses, humanities et al. You get taught these things. 1 Like |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by aduhube: 6:32pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Unekz: ibrahimWhat is this mad man saying |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Antivirus92(m): 6:36pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Ikechukwu my name.... |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Uchechris06(m): 7:18pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Unekz: ibrahimthe thread said igbo names n not hausa names, u can open a new thread if u wish 2 giv us nice hausa names. |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by ifyn4real: 7:20pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
nnekamezor: Hey, is dat ur name?yes dear |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Favouritegirl1(f): 7:32pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Wat abt names lyk Ugorji Onochie Ebubenna Udogadi Ifediba Uchenna Ejikemeuwa Odochi Uzufurulamma Am nt igbo though |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 7:47pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
ifyn4real: yes dearokay, nice! 1 Like |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by oboy3(m): 7:48pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Some names we bear in idemili nwamalubia-the child came at the right time chikelu-God created nwose/nwosa-child of God onyechi/onyinyechi-God's gift nwabueze-child is king anaekpelechi- anayochukwu okide-great pillar 1 Like |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Dnaz(m): 7:54pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
CHINAZO: GOD saves |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Allsmyles(f): 7:59pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Sochimaechi z also nyc...only God knws 2moro...#IsoLuvMyName |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by AdimGreat(f): 8:40pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Chimeremma (pronounced Chimerem-mma), Kamfechi, Nesochi, Kobimtochi, Akaolisa, Olaedo Recently my cousin named her baby 'Chimbuchi'. I laughed when I heard the name sha. It's a nice name though. |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Sugarcoated(f): 8:47pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Chibuogwu-GOD IS MY HEALER/MEDICINE 1 Like |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Divineboy42(m): 8:49pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
officialcharlz: So i decided to share some nice names igbo people bear and their meaning. Feel free to add yours... |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Divineboy42(m): 8:50pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
officialcharlz: So i decided to share some nice names igbo people bear and their meaning. Feel free to add yours...no 3. Chizutere means God meets at d point of need. Chizitere means God sent |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by chiogoezubem(f): 9:35pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Ogochukwu--- God's favour Ebubechukwu--- God's glory 1 Like |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by OdenigboAroli(m): 9:43pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Ndirika....health is supreme. Chikelue....may God fulfil his creation. Ezelagbo...lineage has been retained. Chilozie....Let God change the thouth. Ifebia...let good come. Obiozor....Chamber of the noble. Izuegbuna....my thoughts shall not hurt me. |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by OdenigboAroli(m): 9:45pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
OBIORAA: [color=#000099][/color] Oji Okodu...haha |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by clem305D(m): 9:50pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
yea...inclusive somcherry: . God/fathers pride |
| Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by prodiG(m): 10:09pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Unekz: ibrahimnot funny.Get a life |
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