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Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Nobody: 1:10am On Mar 18, 2012 |
osajojo: Onyeotu/meaning puss.y loverguy, what trash are you talking about? |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Marlboro1: 1:15am On Mar 18, 2012 |
aryzgreat: agbomma = gud breed Onamma or Olamma = Ornament of beauty - one of my favorites |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Marlboro1: 1:18am On Mar 18, 2012 |
latest: guy, what trash are you talking about? Leave this kid alone. He just wandered into this thread after his night breast-feeding. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by abagoro(m): 2:23am On Mar 18, 2012 |
ChinenyeN: It should have been Homa by speech but Ngwas answer Iheoma in names. Iheukwumere, Iheanyi and Iheoma are very common names in Ngwa.In speech its Hwukwumere, Hweanyi and Hwoma. Only Ikwerres answer "Homa". Etche bears "Ihioma". |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by ChinenyeN(m): 2:33am On Mar 18, 2012 |
You should know why Ihe shows up Ngwa. It's the same reason why you can also see Ifeanyi and Oluchi in Ngwa. Anyway, Odumchi asked for traditional names, and Homa is both the actual and traditional name in Ngwa, Etche, Ikwere, etc. Why Ngwa people continue nonsensically writing Ihe is beyond me. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Nobody: 5:51am On Mar 18, 2012 |
mercenaryx: Better than you |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Afam4eva(m): 6:20am On Mar 18, 2012 |
odumchi: Here are some more I thought Obasi was mostly used by people from Ebonyi state. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Nobody: 8:00am On Mar 18, 2012 |
Emetubelem/ not done/ mbaise Anyanwu/ sun'S eye/ central |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Ihengote: 10:44am On Mar 18, 2012 |
Okonkwo- male Born in nkwo day okoafor-male Born in afor day Okeke- male Born in eke day okorie- male Born in orie day ekemma- Beauty in eke day mgbankwo- female born in nkwo day mgbaorie- female Born in orie day mgbaeke- female Born in eke day mgbafor- female Born in afor day ukachi- will of God Afamefuna- My name will not lost Unebuike- brother is streanght Udemezue- My firm has completed Arinzechukwu- Thank God Akumayo- my wealth has arrived Olisachukwu- God Cheluchiaka- open your hand for God Akachukwu- Gods hand Ofodile- Truth saves Ogwudile- Medicin saves Will be right back... |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by AndreUweh(m): 11:21am On Mar 18, 2012 |
Okigwe south constituency (Obowu, Isinweke-Etiti, Nsu) Korie Kenkwo Keke Kafor. Iweha Odinga Igbolekwu OnuIgbo Igbokwe Nwammuo Nwanyigaranya Ohazuruike Duru Duruaku 1 Like |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by AndreUweh(m): 11:27am On Mar 18, 2012 |
Echewunne Obiwunne Iheanaetu Onunaka Akajiaku. Ajakifa Obasi Zimako, Okubuiro Ezebuiro Akubuiro Nwairo Iroanya Ndukwe Emerenini Enwerem Nwosu Osuagwu Osuji Osuala Aririguzo Ikemerenwa. Ozoemena Uchegbu Agwamba Agumba Nwanjajaagu Ogu Uwajumogu Ogunyiriofor Ejiogu 1 Like |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Tinax(f): 11:29am On Mar 18, 2012 |
nwadiuto= child is sweet.Anambra Odibeze=born into royal family.Anambra Ubasinachi=wealth is from God.same Makuochukwu=embrace God.same |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by AndreUweh(m): 11:30am On Mar 18, 2012 |
Acharaeke, Iwueke Ogueri Ojukwu Ibezim Nwankonye Edomobi Ayozie Uzosike Uzodimma Mmirigwe Uchendu. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by JojoArmani(m): 11:34am On Mar 18, 2012 |
Ogomegbunam: my good work shouldnt kill me. Uzordinma: road dat is good. Ochonma: Beautifier Nebeolisa: look unto God. Afamefunna: my name will not lost. Omalichachi: beautiful God. Onuora: mouth of de pple. Ifesinachi: light is from God |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by watchme(f): 12:24pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Obiangeriaku - (Mbaise) Born to enjoy wealth Anayochukwu. - (Mbaise)keep praying to God Uzochukwudinma - ". The way of God is good Kasarachi. ". Talk to God Mkpauba. ". I have wealth Nwakaego. ". Child is greater than wealth Obilo. ". Calm heart Onuoha. ". Mouth of the community Madufo. ". Odoemena. ". it should not happen again Anaele. ". Keep on watching Oguike. ". Strong peace Mgbaahuruike. ". Till Abananobi Ndaulo. Onyekwere. ". No body beleived Onyegecha. ". No body can lister to all Egekeze. ". Only listens to the king Onyeogwu. ". Person of herb medicines Ogadinma. It will be ok Ezewuiro. ". Kingship Ajuzieogu Ozobia Ohashiebula Ukwunna. ". Leg of the father Akuchie. " |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by onyengbu: 1:36pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
NRI PRIEST: Akude=fame from wealth. Now I can confirm we both are from Oji Igwurube Okodu! |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Nobody: 1:37pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Interesting thread, for me am writing down the names I have not been able to figure out there meaning, hoping someone might supply it: 1. Iromaka 2. Otubelu 3. Ehe-ye: this is really not a name, but a pet name for mothers. Every one called my late grandmother by that but none of them could tell me the meaning. I think the expression is from Nanka. 4. Mgbeke - I know "eke" but not the "mgbe", or could it simply mean time? 5. Apakata 6. Ezeudu 7. Ezeanaka Then my most favourite female Igbo name: "Mmasinachi" - this Beauty from God. Do not give a girl this name if she is not extremely beautiful, else! @ NRI Priest Ikemba means "the Strength of a Nation or People" |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Aringarosa(m): 2:17pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Interesting thread, please can somebody tell me the meaning of this name: UREH : |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by charlesbuu(m): 2:40pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Nice thread. I have some traditional Igbo Names which i believe is from the Aro dialect. I really dont know their meanings. May be someone can help. Uyanna Anyanechi Uduji Nkwoama Umeanom Ihekerenma Ude/Udeada Aniche Ikwueto Ujalli Owuu Nwaji Ivi Meanings please |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by Edomaala: 3:10pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Chintuwa uka[Ngwa]:when God is speking no one can interrupt him. Chinturu uka [Ngwa]: God say's Obiageriaku[Nwa]: Born to enjoy wealth Ahudiya[NGWA] FEMAIL NAME:her husband body Ikudiya[Ngwa] femail :her husband friend Obulezi[Ngwa]:Asking qustion wether something is true Nwehzu o[Ngwa]: Child is complite Oyooyo,in short form will be oyo[Ngwa] and also Ubani:Both has to do with somthing that is good/beautiful Ngwakwe[Ngwa]:this has to do with agreement Emetuka[Ngwa] in full Emetuka achowa oye ikpe Wen ibara [Ngwa]: A jovial person Hukwunmere[Ngwa]:Something great happend Dinmkpa[Ngwa]:A great or strong person Ehilebuw[Ngwa] in full Ehilebuw oye akaya ndi ocha ma nukwalaya |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by odumchi: 3:11pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Special thanks to everyone for your contributions! Please let's find more names. @Chinenye thanks for contributing Ngwa. @KenGali mbe means 'when' or 'time'. It's a variant of 'oge'. I think Apakata means 'to carry all' or 'to take care of all'. @Aringosa 'ureh' means beauty. It is found in names like 'Adure' meaning 'beautiful daughter'. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by odumchi: 3:34pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
charlesbuu: Nice thread. I have some traditional Igbo Names which i believe is from the Aro dialect. I really dont know their meanings. May be someone can help. Thanks for this. I know the meanings of a few of these words. Ihekerenma (Aro) - the thing that was beautifully created. Ujalli (Aro) - A village in Arochukwu (Ujari) given as a name to boys. Ivi (Aro) - possibly a short form of 'Ivuoma'. It's the Aro equivalent of Ify. It could also mean 'cleaner' or 'one who makes straight'. I'm not too sure. Nwaji (Aro) - I'm not too sure about this one. I think it means 'yam farmer' or 'the child has'. Owuu (Aro) - it is not so. I think it's a short form of 'Owumomere'. Anyanechi (?) - the eye should look to God. Aniche (Aro) - I forgot this word's meaning. Funny thing is it was my grandfather's name. I will inquire and will supply you with a meaning ASAP. Here are some other names: Inyama (Aro) - do you people know? Ukpabi (Aro) - name of an oracle given to boys. Njoku (Aro/wider Igbo) - I'm not too sure also. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by ChinenyeN(m): 3:44pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Edoma ala: These are incidentally among my favorite Ngwa names. The Chinturu/Chintua names are among the few "Chi" names that I would ever name my children. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by BlackPikiN(m): 3:56pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
odumchi: Kedu, Did you delete my msg on this thread? |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by charlesbuu(m): 4:19pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Odumchi, So wats the meaning of Owumomere Uyanna Uduji Nkwoama Umeanom Ude Ikwueto Aniche These are Aro Names. Where are the Aro Brothers. Supply us meanings pls. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by odumchi: 4:21pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
BlackPikiN: Enyi Ndaa? M'huru ozi gi kama o dighi'm na aka. O dighi na ike'm igosi moderator ozo otu o si aru oru ya. Asi na omere ebe a m'gara ima ihe m'ga eme. Imeela. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by odumchi: 4:25pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
charlesbuu: Odumchi, Owumomere means 'I did not do it'. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by kelz88(f): 4:28pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
I think it depends on how you pronounce it. Could mean it wasn't me who did it, or it was me who did it (I did it). What a name. |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by ChinenyeN(m): 5:00pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
Mengwa (Ngwa) - Treating other people well Ngwanchiwa (Ngwa) - Has to do with the laughter of other people, if I'm not mistaking Ernengwa (Ngwa) - Has to do with the will/thoughts of someone or a community, I believe Ngwahu (Ngwa) - Ornament of the body/bodily adornment Wangwa (Ngwa) - Someone else's child Ngwankwe (Ngwa) - Community consensus |
Re: A Database Of Traditional Igbo Names by BlackPikiN(m): 5:28pm On Mar 18, 2012 |
What does Achibong mean in IGBO. I don see Igbo people wey dey answer Achibong and Bassey. |
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