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.

lepasharon: I will love to learn more about Igbo culture

...inbox me...for lectures...

priscaoge:
It's Igbo name. I think d full pronunciation of that name is..'Onyemaechi' and It means..'Who knows tomorrow'. People that bear that name are also called..'Meche'

Ameachi is my name not same like onyemechi(onyema),Amaechi(meche) is more like a question "tomorrow is known"?

Olaedo. Gold
Olamma. Pearl of beauty
Nkechinyere. The one given by God

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?

gbosaa:


Why not try names like..

Adaobi
Adaora
Adanna
Adannaya
Ebere/Ebele
Ezinne
Ifeoma
Lotanna
Obianuju
Obiageli
Ojiugo
Ngozi

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.

Kanyechukwuekene (Kanye) - Let me praise the Lord

sol2galay:

Ameachi is my name not same like onyemechi(onyema),Amaechi(meche) is more like a question "tomorrow is known"?

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!

All my children will have Igbo names, no english names

priscaoge:
But d names u just mentioned are not 'Igbo' names

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?

cool! my first front page!

Janetozi: Obuotuwadi - na so this world be?

achodiminu - i don't want to stay

njonwa - the ugliness of a child

abiaramimegini - what have i come to do?

ebeadiegu - this place is terrible

chimdulam - God escort me back

nogebola! - in this time of Ebola!

Agaheremuzo - i miss road

sweet names.

Girl your too bad LMAO

Nearly every name would have a 'chi' or 'chukwu' attached to it. Igbo names are indeed a spectacle.

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.

Nkeiruka-( for ladies) the front is bigger lol

priscaoge:
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!

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.

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

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...

priscaoge:
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

Na so you wan kill me with laugh

priscaoge:
Uwc! Which of them is ur name?

chinecheremucheoma

lyntiffany: Na so you wan kill me with laugh

Na so ooo my dear,everybody don de form oyibo,no more Igbo names

gbosaa:

Why havent you changed your names to those

Abi? I choose ROTnen for him. Sounds about right for him. Anuohia!

priscaoge:
Na so ooo my dear,everybody don de form oyibo,no more Igbo names

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

Mkpurumma- seed of beauty
Ulumma-beautiful second daughter
Ukamimkpuru- talk does not produce seed.
Nkeiruka- future is bigger.
Nnaemeka- father has done well.

Chidubem

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 understand

Lol I understand jare

That's a wonderful name,my namesake...muahhh

What about ABIOKO

clem305D: Ugonna ----- The fathers eagle or eagle of God

. God/fathers pride

bigfrancis21: Chijioke - God own's the share.
Nnamdi - my father(God) lives.
Obiageli - a visitor(to this word) must partake in its goodness.
Chimaobi - God knows the heart.
Chimdike - My God is strong.
Oluebube - Glorious work.
Obianuju - one(a child) that comes in time of fullness.
Chinedu - God guides.
Adaobi - daughter of the Obi, ie princess. Also, Adaeze
Adaora - daughter of the people.
Chinua/Chinualumogu - Let God fight for me.
Ogochukwu - God's kindness.
Kosisochukwu - As it pleases God.
Onyekachi - Who is greater than God?
Nneka - mother is great.
Nnedinma - mother is good.
Nneoma - good mother.
Ezinne - virtuous mother.

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.

kackar22: Why is everybody catefully avoiding Emeka which remains the most widely answered name for the great igbos till today

I was surprised my myself. Emeka is the single most popular igbo name.

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.

adaobi123: All my children will have Igbo names, no english names

That's good to know. I intend doing same.