Hiya Guys,
Please can anyone suggest lovely male and female names from the Ishan/Esan tribe in Edo State? Please include meanings and pronunciation tips if you can. Thanks everyone. Bleep

Osagie (I think this is pronounced Osajie not OsaGie like the binis do)
Isimeme
Ehizojie
Aburimen (not sure of the spelling)
Eromonsele (It might be Ora or Ishan-Is there a difference between Ora and Ishan?)
Ehimen
Ehimentalo
Ohiowele

Thanks Outstrip.
Lovely list. I like Ehimen so far best of all. Do u know the meaning?
Not sure if there is a difference between Ora and Esan but will ask and get back to u.

I have no idea what any of them means. These are just some names of friends and acquaintances. I am Etsako/Igbo

@outstrip
Its not Ishan, but Esan. Ora is a part of Esan, just like Etsako. There are both under different LGA.

My dear Etsako is not the same Local government as any Esan/Ishan locla government. Same state but completely different language

@outstrip
Are you from Edo state? And were you talking to me?

Yes I was. I am Etsako. Home town is a few minutes from Auchi

Outstrip:

Yes I was. I am Etsako. Home town is a few minutes from Auchi

Ehinon
Usifo

Outstrip:

Yes I was. I am Etsako. Home town is a few minutes from Auchi

Where are based now? And what's the name of your hometown? Can't say i'll know it, but got friends who're from Auchi.

Jattu

Jattu? Is that where you're based too?

yes. I am based in Jattu, USA

Male
Ehimhen* (that is the correct spelling if you are from Ubiaja or Uromi or environs but it becomes Ehimen if you are from Ekpoma, Irrua or environs.) means Goodluck, transliteration is "my guardian angel is good"

Ehichoya - God fights for me (transliteration "my guardian angel fights for me)
Oriabure - it is people we go to for help
Abhuluimhen (Abhuluimen if you are from Ekpoma and environs; "Aburimen" is a horrible European corruption just like Ishan is of Esan) means - I win the matter or case.
Oseghale - God plans
Eronmhonsele (Eromosele, more common spelling though due to the long-lasting effects of European corruption, some now even write "Eronse" means - My prayer is answered.
Ebosele - my medicine (jazz) has succeeded
Asuelinmhen (remember, always change mh to m if you are from Ekpoma or Irrua or nearby) means - my name be mentioned (given to a boy born after a long wait for the male child)
Ekeleoseye* - beauty is of the heart
Airelobhegbe - think if it were you
Akahomhen - they are listening to me
Irebhude - i take advice
Olumhense - he does me right
Okalo - first person
Osolease - his word is final
Oseremhen* - God gives me
Eghonghon* - joy
Idemudia - i am standing (often, not always, given under the same conditions as Asuelinmhen or Amiolemhen
Ikuenobe - I will never succumb to evil
Abumhenre - come to me
Aigbojie - you don't fight the king
Oberaifo(h) - my father's hand never dries
Itobiye - I will forever be grateful to my mother
Onakhurekhanlen - the pursued
Omesan* - a child of Esan
Isimhenmhen* - i prosper in a foreign land (people living abroad)
Uwaokhonye* - the battle is at home
Ateso - you say some, you leave some.
Udo(h) - rock


Female
Itohan - mercy
Inokpoare - I come from a great family
Adese - centre (given a a female born after a succession of male children
Ekpen - respect
Ivie - precious (transliteration, "coral beads"
Iyebagbe - i am not one to be crushed
Ebemhen - what is good
Ejemhen - good place
Omonzehio - the child brings pride
Edewede - the day still breaks
Aisekegbe - we don't know the other person has inside them
Amenamuon - my time does not pass (transliteration, "the water you will drink cannot you by"


*Both male and female

Note: The names may be given based on your mood or just because you like them.

I always thought Itohan and Ivie were bini names. I love those names

Outstrip:

I always thought Itohan and Ivie were bini names. I love those names

Nearly all the ethnic groups in Edo and Delta States are culturally similar. Itohan and Ivie are borne both by the Bini and Esan.

@outsrip
u're from jattu? cool, i'm from fugar but i hv cousins from jattu

MyJoe:

Male
Ehimhen* (that is the correct spelling if you are from Ubiaja or Uromi or environs but it becomes Ehimen if you are from Ekpoma, Irrua or environs.) means Goodluck, transliteration is "my guardian angel is good"

Ehichoya - God fights for me (transliteration "my guardian angel fights for me)
Oriabure - it is people we go to for help
Abhuluimhen (Abhuluimen if you are from Ekpoma and environs; "Aburimen" is a horrible European corruption just like Ishan is of Esan) means - I win the matter or case.
Oseghale - God plans
Eronmhonsele (Eromosele, more common spelling though due to the long-lasting effects of European corruption, some now even write "Eronse" means - My prayer is answered.
Ebosele - my medicine (jazz) has succeeded
Asuelinmhen (remember, always change mh to m if you are from Ekpoma or Irrua or nearby) means - my name be mentioned (given to a boy born after a long wait for the male child)
Ekeleoseye* - beauty is of the heart
Airelobhegbe - think if it were you
Akahomhen - they are listening to me
Irebhude - i take advice
Olumhense - he does me right
Okalo - first person
Osolease - his word is final
Oseremhen* - God gives me
Eghonghon* - joy
Idemudia - i am standing (often, not always, given under the same conditions as Asuelinmhen or Amiolemhen
Ikuenobe - I will never succumb to evil
Abumhenre - come to me
Aigbojie - you don't fight the king
Oberaifo(h) - my father's hand never dries
Itobiye - I will forever be grateful to my mother
Onakhurekhanlen - the pursued
Omesan* - a child of Esan
Isimhenmhen* - i prosper in a foreign land (people living abroad)
Uwaokhonye* - the battle is at home
Ateso - you say some, you leave some.
Udo(h) - rock


Female
Itohan - mercy
Inokpoare - I come from a great family
Adese - centre (given a a female born after a succession of male children
Ekpen - respect
Ivie - precious (transliteration, "coral beads"
Iyebagbe - i am not one to be crushed
Ebemhen - what is good
Ejemhen - good place
Omonzehio - the child brings pride
Edewede - the day still breaks
Aisekegbe - we don't know the other person has inside them
Amenamuon - my time does not pass (transliteration, "the water you will drink cannot you by"


*Both male and female

Note: The names may be given based on your mood or just because you like them.

i just love edo names man!

Akhere ( well its a twin name for the youngest)

Imade ( full name is imadenije E-MAD-DAY-NI-JEY)

Uwa ( too many variations) I like uwaje  i think benins use this too idk

Omotese ( love this one)

Omoze


Isi ( too many variations)

Aaronmosele

Atama


Osas

Osega

Ivie ( like this one too)


Iziegbe ( and this one!)

Aquamen ( spelling??)


Edose

Otaigbe ( spelling)

Obehi ( o-bay-he)

Agbonse ( sp?)



cant think of anymore!

I really need unique Esan names.male and female.I am yoruba and my husband is Esan.

Obera (my right hand)...more like if anythg fails u,ur hand cannot fail u
Odalumhen(my fulture)
Eghoghomhe (my joy)
Eseosa(God's gift)
Osemengbe(God is so good)

Erakhor. I hope i got d spelling correct. Dont knw d meaning

someone should pls try to explain the meaning of Ehigbor

Pls what is the full name and meaning of Isi in esan languages.

Please I want to know the meaning of Oris, it is a shortening of a longer name bot don't know the longer name. I will appreciate it if someone can provide the longer name and the meaning of the name in Esan. Thanks

Please what is the name in Isan which translates into “having a female child is better than not having a child”. Thanks