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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by ngwababe(f): 11:06pm On May 18, 2018
lonelydora:


Honour God and not Obey. Bia...ibu kwa onye igbo?
So what's the difference?
Akwa, m transmittia gi ugbua, asi n'amu abiala??
cheesy cheesy

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by oshe11: 11:06pm On May 18, 2018
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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Ilefoaye(m): 11:06pm On May 18, 2018
Chidioke mean the person that always carry yansh up.

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by ChidiAlaigbo: 11:06pm On May 18, 2018
We nigerians don't CARE!
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Sarkin: 11:07pm On May 18, 2018
What of COWNU? LOL

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Inspire01: 11:07pm On May 18, 2018
MrMoney007:
Waiting for this thread and it's meaning;

* Olaniyi - _________?
* Olanike - _________?
* Olamide - ________?
* Olan'ikpu - ________?
* Olanike - _________?
* Olanótù - _________?

grin

Olaniyi - Nkwobi seller

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by NwaEzefuNaMba(m): 11:07pm On May 18, 2018
this list remain inconclusive until you include: NwaAmaikpe!

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by xreal: 11:08pm On May 18, 2018
The only name I know there is hers.


Thanks to Jennifer.

Yoruba should please translate her name, what does it mean in Yoruba?

Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by gozie112(m): 11:08pm On May 18, 2018
Let me not say anything first,,if to say my name no dey dere,,op u for chop spiritual slap,or self I report u to Mr transmission grin grin
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by itsCornie(f): 11:10pm On May 18, 2018
OP just gave me vibe with the Amaka meaning,can't stop feeling myself nw tongue...no hating biko

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by oilfielden(m): 11:11pm On May 18, 2018
No Obinna!! and Ugonma. Big errro
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Organs(m): 11:12pm On May 18, 2018
Imagine oh, All this rich culture and history, some of these mumus want to carry it and walk away from our one Nigeria... Una dey craze. If i hear Biafra again.... Una must remain in this our one Nigeria.... as a matter of fact make i do like Davido go find one ibo girl marry begin choose from some of these names. grin grin grin

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by buchilino(m): 11:12pm On May 18, 2018
stacyadams:
Nkiruka still means boobs is bigger

U NO WELL
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by SureDan2000(m): 11:17pm On May 18, 2018
nwa Amaikpe your name is not on the list oooo

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by AdolfHitlerxXx: 11:18pm On May 18, 2018
OP, make i no vex for you ooo.

what of DEVELOPER ? Jew?

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CheedyJ(m): 11:21pm On May 18, 2018
Chivita nko oh sorry,was carried away with all d chi,chi,chi...

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Roger3D(m): 11:21pm On May 18, 2018
Mr LZAA come in here and tell us the meaning of your name

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by AdolfHitlerxXx: 11:24pm On May 18, 2018
shizzle1:
SUFFERSTICATOR abobaku, how does this thread concern hydraulic soup drinking Afonjas? wink

Here comes my personal valet grin grin grin

Time to buy you an official car, you are loyal follower grin grin grin

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by stubbornman(m): 11:24pm On May 18, 2018
MrMoney007:
Waiting for this thread and it's meaning;

* Olaniyi - _________?
* Olanike - _________?
* Olamide - ________?
* Olan'ikpu - ________?
* Olanike - _________?
* Olanótù - _________?

grin


What of RAMOTU
cheesy

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by shizzle1: 11:24pm On May 18, 2018
Roger3D:
Mr LZAA come in here and tell us the meaning of your name
hmmm.. This abobaku no go mind their business

Lzaa immhotep iceberg3 pointZerom

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by tbliss22(m): 11:26pm On May 18, 2018
I love chigozie and chiamaka. My friends who bears them are really fun to be with....
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Sarkin: 11:28pm On May 18, 2018
shizzle1:
You should have asked awolo-ole before he drank rat poison wink

COWNU WAY RUN GO GHANA, THAT GUY NO GET SHAME. EH GO KON SHOW FACE WHEN BUHARI KOMOT

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Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Turantula(m): 11:30pm On May 18, 2018
ngwababe:

So what's the difference?
Akwa, m transmittia gi ugbua, asi n'amu abiala??
cheesy cheesy
The difference is that you are right and he is wrong.
Example
Sopuru onye tologi ato. Respect you senior
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by arinze3131(m): 11:34pm On May 18, 2018
good work OP
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Abbeynomics: 11:40pm On May 18, 2018
MayhorE:
Igbo names and their meanings have always been a question for the non- Igbos. Most Yoruba names are easily translated because of its structure. They are usually combinations of the most commonly spoken Yoruba words, most times prayers. Igbo names
know no boundaries as there are Igbo names and meanings for baby boys , Igbo names for girls , Igbo names for twins, and funky Igbo names. Twins in Igbo culture are called ejima. Just as other cultures have numerous names for God, there are also many Igbo names for God.
The Igbo tribe hails from the southeastern part of the beautiful nation, Nigeria. An ethnic group is known for being its brother’s keeper, the Igbos are known for their marketing skills, trade, business, and construction. The Igbo man and woman can make a business out of anything. Their ethnic name defines their culture and the personal name describes each individual’s unique being. A name is a means of identification. Names tell who you are, where you’re from, the family or clan and sometimes your purpose. Most Nigerian names are prayers.
The average Nigerian believes in speaking things into existence, hence the prayers being names. Just like other cultures, most
Igbos believe what you call a child can determine their future. The Igbo man loves to appraise God in the naming of a child. These names have undertones with strong meanings. A name also tells your position in your family, the circumstances under which a child was born and even the type of birth, multiple maybe.
1. Achebe: This name is famous but uncommon thanks to the Nigerian novelist, poet, professor and critic, Chinua Achebe . Achebe means one who is protected by the goddess.
2. Adaego: Adaego means daughter of wealth. To every beautiful girl bearing the name, you are a daughter of wealth.
3. Adaeze: Adaeze is a name given to a princess. This name means the daughter of a king.
4. Adaugo: Adaugos are very beautiful as the name implies. The name means beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle
5. Adanna: Adanna is another beautiful Igbo name which means father’s daughter, given to the eldest daughter.
6. Adaobi: Adaobi is a name given to the first daughter in the family.
7. Adaku: Adaku is a name given to the girl born with a silver spoon or one who brings a silver spoon to her home.
8. Adaolisa: Adaolisa is a name given to a girl meaning God’s daughter.
9. Afamefuna : Afamefuna is a name for a male child. This name means ‘my name will not be lost’.
10. Akunna: Akunna means father’s wealth and is a name given to females.
11. Chukwudi: Chukwudi is a variant of the name Chidi, meaning god exists.
12. Nnamdi: Nnamdi is a powerful name given to boys in Igbo It means “my father is alive”
13. Chimdindu: My God is alive.
14. Okonkwo: Okonkwo is someone born on Nkwo day being one of the days in the Igbo
15. Chimdi: Chimdi means God lives. This name is unisex.
16. Chidera: Chidera is a unisex name which means God has written.
17. Kelechi: Kelechi is a unisex name which means thank God.
18. Chinenye: Chinenye translates to God gives heart.
19. Kenechukwu: Kenechukwu, just like Kelechi means thank God.
20. Chukwuemeka: This name is given to boys, and it means God has done something great.
21. Amadi: Amadi is a name for boys. Amadi means free man.
22. Oluchi : God’s work
23. Amobi: Who knows the heart of man? Amobi is a name for a male child which poses a serious question.
24. Chinonso: Chinonso is a unisex name mostly given to boys which means God is nearby.
25. Chiamaka: Chiamaka is a female name which means God is beautiful.
26. Amaka: Amaka means a queen of ravishing beauty who is spontaneous and versatile by nature
27. Anwulika: Anwulika means my joy is great or joy is greater. It is mostly given to girls.
28. Arinze: Arinze is a male name. it means “if not for God” or “thanks be to God”.
29. Chibuike: Chibuike means God is strength and is a male name.
30. Obiora: Obiora is a male name. it means “everyone’s heart”.
31. Chigozie: Chigozie is a name given mostly to boys. It means God has blessed me.
32. Chetachi/Chetachukwu: This name is unisex and it means one who always remembers God.
33. Nnenna: Father’s mother
34. Chibuzor: Chibuzor is given mainly to boys but it is unisex. It means God first or God leads.
35. Ebuka: Ebuka is a male name which means God is great.
36. Chinedu: Chinedu is a name given to male children. It means God leads.
37. Chinyere : God This name is given to female children.
38. Okeke: Someone born on Eke day, being one of the days in the Igbo
39. Uchenna: Often shortened to Uche, Uchenna is unisex and it means God’s idea.
40. Okafor: One born on Afor day, being one of the days of the
Igbo week
41. Amaechi: Amaechi is given to male children and it means ‘who knows tomorrow’.
42. Amarachi: Amarachi means God’s grace and is given to female children.
43. Chidiebere: God is merciful.
44. Chidinma: God is good.
45. Chika: God is the greatest
46. Chioma: Good God. This name is a female name.
47. Chike: God’s power. This name is given to males.
48. Chima: Chima is a unisex name. It means God knows.
49. Chinwe: Chinwe is a unisex name given mainly to females. It means God owns
50. Chinwendu: God owns life
51. Ebele: Ebele is a unisex name which means mercy and kindness.
52. Ekene: Ekene means praise.
53. Chidozie: Chidozie is a prayer, the name means may God fix it and make it good for me. It is a male name.
54. Onyinye: Onyinye is a name given to beautiful girls, it means gift.
55. Chisom: Chisom means God follows me.
56. Ikenna: Ikenna means father’s power.
57. Ifunanya: Ifunanya means love and it is a female name.
58. Chizoba: This name is unisex and it means God protect us
59. Ngozi: Ngozi is one of the most common Igbo names, given to beautiful girls. Ngozi means blessing.
60. Nkiruka: Nkiruka is a beautiful name for females. Nkiruka means the best is still to come.
What of chikwado , I dnt knw the meaning
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by ngwababe(f): 11:51pm On May 18, 2018
Turantula:

The difference is that you are right and he is wrong.
Example
Sopuru onye tologi ato. Respect you senior

kiss
Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by LZAA: 12:13am On May 19, 2018
Roger3D:
Mr LZAA come in here and tell us the meaning of your name
grin grin

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