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| Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by Tochex101(m): 5:53pm On May 03, 2022 |
Today most igbos bear common or christianised names as Chinedu,Emeka, Nkechi,Chioma.... This thread is to celebrate our old,meaningful names and hopefully encourage a reawakening in us all.... I start with my own name....... Umeakunne.......Ume being the Head word.."Ozor titleship"...Akunne....Mothers wealth..... My name is a honorific to my grand mother.. |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by Daveambition(m): 6:43pm On May 03, 2022 |
OBIEFUNA My Dad almost lost hope of ever having a male child after 5 elegant & beautiful daughters buh his last shot was a miracle lottery. That's how i came to planet earth, & the day before his death he looked me dead in the eyes & said "OBIEFUNA SonOfStars" with a proud smile on his face.. Death is one crazy biaaatch, Rip Dad 4 Likes |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by Tochex101(m): 11:02pm On May 03, 2022 |
Thanks dave.....let's keep it coming Nnoruka....A beautiful name meaning Nnoru....To stay...uka...."is best".. Longevity is golden..... |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by Tochex101(m): 8:37pm On May 05, 2022 |
More contributions are welcome.. |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by shantti(m): 6:50pm On May 08, 2022 |
ANUKAENYI- That's my mum's maiden name ANU - THE MEAT/ANIMAL KA - GREATER ENYI - ELEPHANT THE ANIMAL / MEAT THAT IS GREATER THAN THE ELEPHANT 1 Like |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by Tochex101(m): 5:30am On May 09, 2022 |
shantti:Very meaningful.....thank you. |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by bigfrancis21: 8:06pm On May 10, 2022 |
Ofili/Ohiri? Jigo? |
| Re: Old Igbo Names And Their Meanings by Tochex101(m): 9:48pm On May 10, 2022 |
bigfrancis21:Ohiri....I've heard... Jigo.....1st time.... Pls elucidate on their meanings. |
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