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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Oltabaks(m): 9:57am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Afrocatalyst: Do we have to put Chi in all the names. I need core igbo names pls for my unborn daughter.Try Somadina-may i never be alone. I think it's lovely. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Vikthor(m): 9:59am On Sep 16, 2014 |
lepasharon: I will love to learn more about Igbo culture...inbox me...for lectures... |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by sol2galay: 10:00am On Sep 16, 2014 |
priscaoge: Ameachi is my name not same like onyemechi(onyema),Amaechi(meche) is more like a question "tomorrow is known"? |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by covenantBabie(f): 10:01am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Olaedo. Gold Olamma. Pearl of beauty Nkechinyere. The one given by God 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 10:03am On Sep 16, 2014 |
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? 2 Likes |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by lyntiffany(f): 10:04am On Sep 16, 2014 |
gbosaa:continuation: Ijeoma- safe journey Ijedinma- a smooth journey Ifunanya - love Akunna- father's wealth Amaka- beauty Egondu- money that brings life Ego- money Uche- wisdom/ knowledge Uchenna- knowledge of the father Nkem- my own utonwa- the sweetness of a child chimsimdi- my God said I should live uloma- beautiful home Omalicha/ Omalicham - my beauty. Anyanwu ututu- sunshine ugogbemma- mirror of beauty / paragon of beauty. Nnedinma- mother is good mkpuruma- fruit of beauty. obioma- joyful heart obim- my heart. 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by phabulous88(m): 10:09am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Kanyechukwuekene (Kanye) - Let me praise the Lord |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by priscaoge(f): 10:11am On Sep 16, 2014 |
sol2galay:Yea they still mean d same question...'Who knows tomorrow?' and 'Is tomorrow known?. They are all asking same question,d difference is how u understand it or how u ask d question! |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 10:13am On Sep 16, 2014 |
All my children will have Igbo names, no english names 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Onwanlen: 10:13am On Sep 16, 2014 |
priscaoge: True. But they are ibo dominated names. Randomy think of anyone you know with any of the names and tell me where they are from? |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by officialcharlz(m): 10:18am On Sep 16, 2014 |
cool! my first front page! |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by lyntiffany(f): 10:19am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Janetozi: Obuotuwadi - na so this world be?Girl your too bad LMAO |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 10:21am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Nearly every name would have a 'chi' or 'chukwu' attached to it. Igbo names are indeed a spectacle. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by egesie(m): 10:22am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Chukwudumebi- God lives with me, it's a unisex name, mostly common in the igbo speaking part of Delta state. buh this Mercy Johnson grl has spoilt the name, ppl that bear Dumebi are usually beautiful n smart. 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by chidooh1: 10:22am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Nkeiruka-( for ladies) the front is bigger lol |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by lyntiffany(f): 10:23am On Sep 16, 2014 |
priscaoge:Oge dear how come our names are being forgotten here and also Emeka nah so we one phase out? but these are popular name back then. 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by priscaoge(f): 10:28am On Sep 16, 2014 |
lyntiffany: Oge dear how come our names are being forgotten here and also Emeka nah so we one phase out? but these are popular name back then.Lol...My dear I mentioned that earlier on my 1st post. Emeka was so common then that every family must have someone that bears that name. Now, what U hear is MacDon,Richrice,GorgeBush,Heaven |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 10:32am On Sep 16, 2014 |
geophyscist: ugly thing like you they complain you sure say your name no be mumuni.U must be an accident ,I'm wondering y u occured in a womans womb cos u shud av happened on d highway... |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by lyntiffany(f): 10:33am On Sep 16, 2014 |
priscaoge:Na so you wan kill me with laugh 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Sammyblaq(m): 10:37am On Sep 16, 2014 |
priscaoge:chinecheremucheoma 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by priscaoge(f): 10:38am On Sep 16, 2014 |
lyntiffany: Na so you wan kill me with laughNa so ooo my dear,everybody don de form oyibo,no more Igbo names 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by nnenneigbo(f): 10:41am On Sep 16, 2014 |
gbosaa: Abi? I choose ROTnen for him. Sounds about right for him. Anuohia! |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by lyntiffany(f): 10:46am On Sep 16, 2014 |
priscaoge:Am one of those as regards to this forum, I know the reason I use my moniker with the name, but bears Ogechukwu every other place.Hope you understand |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Emzzy(m): 10:48am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Mkpurumma- seed of beauty Ulumma-beautiful second daughter Ukamimkpuru- talk does not produce seed. Nkeiruka- future is bigger. Nnaemeka- father has done well. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Dumdum217(m): 10:48am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Chidubem |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by priscaoge(f): 10:50am On Sep 16, 2014 |
lyntiffany: Am one of those as regards to this forum, I know the reason I use my moniker with the name, but bears Ogechukwu every other place.Hope you understandLol I understand jare That's a wonderful name,my namesake...muahhh 2 Likes |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by eminikansoso(m): 10:53am On Sep 16, 2014 |
What about ABIOKO |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by somcherry(f): 10:57am On Sep 16, 2014 |
clem305D: Ugonna ----- The fathers eagle or eagle of God. God/fathers pride |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by POTUT(m): 10:59am On Sep 16, 2014 |
bigfrancis21: Chijioke - God own's the share. In my opinion, Chijioke actually means God holds (is the custodian of) creation ("oke" being shortened from "okike", meaning creation). "Oke" also means share, but in the context of name Chijioke, I believe it means creation. Otherwise, what share of what does God own? Please throw more light if you have a better explanation. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Afam4eva(m): 11:04am On Sep 16, 2014 |
kackar22: Why is everybody catefully avoiding Emeka which remains the most widely answered name for the great igbos till todayI was surprised my myself. Emeka is the single most popular igbo name. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Johnolis(m): 11:06am On Sep 16, 2014 |
chidimma(chichi)- 75% of girls with this name are cute,smart and intelligent. Mgbeke(mgbee)- funny,the real meaning has been altered,it now used to refer to ugly girls.avoid the name. Ngozi(ng)-lovely girls just that some of them are bossy in nature but are fun to be with. Olisaemeka(olisa)-lovely name for talented guys. Ifunanya(ify)-lovely set of girls that are so so romantic. Chiedu(edu)-most guys with this name often roll in cash and money,and travel a lot.they are often called Edu brazil. Anene-back then in primary school,we use to make fun of guys with this name,(looku-looku).literally i think it means make you look. The above hypothesis are personal until scientifically proven.but i think sometimes,names affect the way people behave. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Afam4eva(m): 11:09am On Sep 16, 2014 |
adaobi123: All my children will have Igbo names, no english namesThat's good to know. I intend doing same. |
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