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Kadeejah (f)
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what doez kelechi mean? . . . . wait is that a ibo name  |
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diddy4 (m)
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kelechi means Thank God and yes, it is an igbo name.
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Kadeejah (f)
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okay, thanxx
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naija_diva (f)
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Adanma- beautiful daughter
adaeze- king's daughter
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K2DaC (f)
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somebody give me an igbo name i think thyre so preety  |
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chinani (f)
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somebody give me an igbo name i think thyre so preety How about Anyachi. |
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K2DaC (f)
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thats so pretty thanks  but what does that mean. |
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Zahymaka (m)
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thats so pretty thanks but what does that mean. If I'm interpreting correctly, it means literally, 'The Eye of God.' but it could mean 'Someone dear to God' figuratively. |
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smartsoft (m)
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Amarachi
Ngozi --------- Blessing
Uchechukwu--- Taught of God (My name )
Chiyere--- God gave me
Uzoamaka--- The road is good
Oluchi----- Works of God
Chidi--- God Dey
Chidinma----- God is Good
Chibuzo--- God First
Oyebuchi--- Who is God
Ogechi--- (hv forgetten)
Ada--- (First Lady) my sweet mum's name
Iwuoha--- Don't knw the name ( Cos this is a typical igbo name ) My Dad's name
Ugochukwu
i go post more later
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Oracle (m)
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Must you give your kids Igbo names?
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alpacaem (f)
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It's not a case of MUST, it's a case of WANT - it's part of them!
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onlygirl (f)
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the person wey start this topic dey find trouble.which name him won choose na?
am only me
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EttaMae
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Igbo name: Kalada, I'm fairly certain that this is a girl's name but I've seen it used for boys.
n.b. To the original poster - slightly off topic but not really - may I advise serious consideration before giving a child an Igbo name, as a mixed race young person my English mother was proud to give me a traditional Igbo name out of respect for my heritage - for which I am thankful - however I feel obliged to highlight the downside of such a choice which unfortunately includes mispronunciation, spelling errors, instant spell-check blunders and merciless bullying from white peers
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alpacaem (f)
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I am proud to be naming all my children with igbo names. They will also have English names - and when they are old enough they can choose which they want to be known by. As for spelling and pronouncation - doesn't really matter, I'm English and their are many different English / welsh & Scottish names we can't spell or pronounce. Its part of their history and who they are and think when they are old enough they will too appreciate it. They will also be fluent in igbo and English as part of their upbringing. It's important to me and my husband that they know both sides of their family. You can't know who you are or where your going until you know where your from. |
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Mzi (m)
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Hi All,
I am a South African and cannot speak Igbo. What does the name Emeka actually mean? I am a great follower of His Excellency Chief EMEKA ANYAOKU. I have always thought that I would name my son after him. But I need to know the meaning of the name first. Regards, Mzi
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kamsi (f)
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Mzi, Emeka is a shortened word. The full name is chukwuemeka which basically means God's grace or more literally that God has done a wonderfull or marvelous work or deed. Ok what of these names which belongs to my precious two(the names are unisex)
Kamsiyochukwu (kamsi) meaning my heart desire or literally how i asked God.
Kaobimdi(kobi) meaning also my heart desire or what is in my heart
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Mzi (m)
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Dear Kamsi, many thanks for your reply.
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chinani (f)
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Wow, thanks for the post Kamsi. I didn't know of those names. Oh, I really love Kamsiyochuckwu. It's so lovely.  Kaobimdi, I also like but I'd be afraid that people would think I call my child "Kobi" after the American bb player (a ridiculous man). What do you think? Anyone ever ask you that? |
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kamsi (f)
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Yes people that are aware of the bb player. Its not a common name right now but am quite sure in a few years it would be. Chinani, what is d meaning of your name.
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chinani (f)
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I don't know.  *Chinani's not really my name. I found it online. I picked the name b/c it sounds Igbo. http://www.ngex.com/personalities/babawilly/dictionary/pidgino.htm Look under omoge. My name is Ogonnaya. Her father's in-law or namesake of her father's in-law. Not impressed by it myself, but it's seen me this far so what can I do. But you know how it goes if you don't see your people everydaysome of my cousins swear my name is Ijeoma.
*Doesn't "chinani" sound so pretty though? What should you say it means?*
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tellmemore (m)
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People remember sometimes Igbo names given depend on the area of the Igbo land you come from. For instance my name is Kalu its usually those from Ohafia, Arochukwu and some parts of Abia State that beer such names. Thou many other names are answered generally.
Also Most of the names given so far on this thread were coined out of Christianity (I think) there are still the traditional names. I cannot remember them for now but when I do I’ll post a couple of them later.
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chinani (f)
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Good point Tellmemore. I'm from Abia and I'm so used to "kalu" I didn't know it wasn't a name everywhere in Igbo state until you just told me. I like that though, b/c it adds to variety.
Also, there are some new names I like. As long as they sound Igbo enough I'm down. Occasionally I test one of these name s off my mom and she's like huh?. As for other names, I tend to be biased to the older "fetish" meanings. It's our culture.
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kamsi (f)
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chinani, ogonnaya could also mean a father's good deed because OGO means good deed.
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chinani (f)
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Ogo means in-law (to us anyway).
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kamsi (f)
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chinani, ogonnaya could also mean a father's good deed because OGO means good deed.
Ogo means in-law (to us anyway).
igbo and its twist and turns. |
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MyPeace (f)
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Onyinyechukwu - The gift of God
Otuosorochi - As it pleases God
Otitodirichukwu - Glory be to God
Eberechukwu - God's mercy
Kachisimeziem - The way the Lord has blessed me.
Chinaochonma - The lord beautifies
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jaybaby (f)
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so plnt gus names ULOMA---BEAUTIFUL HOUSE  |
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misskemma
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hell0!! can anyone tell me the meaning of my name. my first name is Ekemma( which i believe is beautiful girl born on eke market day), my middle name is Uchenne( which i believe means wishes of mother) am i correct about these meanings?
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McKren (m)
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the truth is that you guys are typing the ones that sound pleasing to you, how about Akagbusi - Soothes a baby thats not so pretty Iwuagwu - call your baby that at your own risk Obiageli - Not very advisable for a female child ? Hotspepper do you want to translate those to us? |
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McKren (m)
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Quote from: kamsi on November 14, 2006, 01:05 AM
chinani, ogonnaya could also mean a father's good deed because OGO means good deed.
Quote from: chinani on November 20, 2006, 01:45 AM
Ogo means in-law (to us anyway).
igbo and its twist and turns. I think it depends on where the emphatic stress is Ogo' - means good deeds O'go - means in-law |
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