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| What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 10:18am On Oct 27, 2011 |
What is reason behind bearing names with igbo suffixes and prefixes among igbo people? It is generally common among the igbo people of Nigeria to bear surnames/family names that are prefixed or suffixed with the word “igbo”. Curious minds have often wondered the reasons behind this age-long culture among the igbo people of Nigeria with the population of 25 -30 million. It is interesting to note that there are 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria of which Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo are the major groups. Among other Nigerians it is rare or non-existent to see people bearing “Yoruba”, “Hausa” “Ijaw” “Ibibio” “Nupe” “kanuri” “Tiv” “Itsekri” “Anang” or words that are prefixed or suffixed with them. Some school of thought have argued that the pattern of name may be due to PRIDE/PROUDNES or act of “patriotism” to Igbo nation or show of sense of belonging or to give the impression that they are “more Igbo” than other Igbo people. From research (facebook) there are several thousands of people bearing the “Igbo” The most popular Igbo-prefixed world is “Igbokwe”, according to research, there are about ten thousand or more people bearing the name. All the name have meanings, some describing the nature Igbo people, culture, praises, allegiance, experiences. It is worthy to note that this pattern of naming became popular after the Igbo experience in Nigeria civil war. Names that came out after the war includes: Names Meaning Aghaerigbo Igbo people would not be consumed by war Onwuerigbo igbo people would not be exterminated Igboamalu igbo have learnt (may be lessons) Igbonwelundu Igbo have a life to live Igboanugo igbo have heard etc Igboegbunam let my identity (Igbo) not bring persecution onto me Even names of towns/communities are not left out in the pattern Igbo are found predominantly in 7 states of the federation, The names of Some of Towns/ communities in these states have Igbo prefixes or suffixes e States Towns/communities Anambra Igbo-Ukwu, IsiamaIgbo, Nibo Imo AmaIgbo Enugu OdenIgbo Abia AmaIgbo ( a rural community about 35 minutes drive from the Town of Umuahia Rivers ObIgbo(OyIgbo), UmuIgbo(Rumigbo), IgboEkhe, UmuecheIgbo, Iboa. Delta IgboUzo (Ugbuzo, Ibusa), Akwukwu-Igbo. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Nobody: 2:58pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
sadiq88: It's just a strong sense of identity and solidarity as a people Some school of thought have argued that the pattern of name may be due to PRIDE/PROUDNES or act of “patriotism” to Igbo nation or show of sense of belonging or to give the impression that they are “more Igbo” than other Igbo people. Who are these Igbos that are more Igbo than others?  Weak argument! |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Abagworo(m): 3:08pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
This is bullsh*t.What of Ijebu-Igbo,Igbomina,Igbotako and other non-Igbo towns?I even know there is Oyigbo in Lagos. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 3:33pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Other surnames/family names that have igbo prefixes or suffixes includes Igboabuchi Igbokwe Igboanua Igboanugo Igboeli/ Igboeri Igboleme/ Igboneme Igbonekwu Igbom Igboka Igbozurike/ Igbozulike Igbodo Igboji Igboko Igbojionu Igbouanya Igboekwe Igbolezim Igbomalu Igbonaju Igbonwa Igbosonu Igboabuchi Igbogidi Igboechi Igboerika IsIgbo OluIgbo OnuIgbo OdenIgbo Igbobili Igboke Igbojekwe Igbonoba Igbodu Igboasokwu Igbonwendu Igbomoji Igboamaeze Igbobuche Igbodika Igbonuzue IfeIgbo IheIgbo NjuIgbo NwaIgbo Igbonagwam AguIgbo ZurIgbo Igbolike Igboayaka Igbokweze Igbonu Igboachu Igboanugwo Igboamalu Igboafa Igboabalu Igbonla Igboebisi Igbosua Igboasoiyi Igbochuba Igboanusi Igboegbunam Igboenyesi Igbonacho Igboaka Igboamaekwu Igbonaeme Igbojiofor Igboegwu IherIgbo ObidiIgbo EzeIgbo AghaIgbo NjubIgbo etc ( these names and many more others can be seen on facebook) Culled from facebook Interesting, pls Igbo guys on this forum, can u please shade more light on this especially the meaning of the names listed above. Thanks. Sadiq, the historian [quote][/quote] |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Nobody: 3:58pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
^ The names are too much. Why do you want to know the meanings of over 40 names? |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 4:12pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
mbatuku2: i am just curious, i saw the article on facebook and culled it. i will appreciate if can tell us the meaninings. i am a historian, thanks |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ChinenyeN(m): 4:45pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
The bearing of "Igbo" names is exclusive to the Northern/Central cultural axis and groups originating from that axis. Southern groups do not bear "Igbo" in their names. sadiq88: Isuikwuato people. They belong to the central cultural axis. sadiq88: Obigbo (Oyigbo) - A 20th century establishment by people from the North/Central cultural axis. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Nobody: 4:54pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
sadiq88: Let me just give you the first 5. Make sure you send the cheque for them.  Igboabuchi- Igbo(or the community) is not greater than God |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ChinenyeN(m): 6:03pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Igboekhe is actually Igbo-Etche. Also, people should avoid making the mistake of connecting Umuigbo (Rumuigbo), Igbo-Etche (low high tone) with "Igbo" (low low tone). |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Abagworo(m): 6:31pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
ChinenyeN: It is not exclusive to only one part of Igboland.There is Igbokwe in Etche and Ikwerre that I know of.There is also Osuigbo in Ikwerre as well as Oluigbo. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 6:33pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
thank u chineye and mbatuku for ur imput pls mbatiuku, could shed more light on the reasons why people bear names prifixed or suffixed with the word "-igbo-"? thanks |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by NRIPRIEST(m): 6:34pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
That word Igbo is a very strong word that shows allegiance and solidarity. I trully believe that Igbo is a race rather than a mere tribe. Igbo language has numerious dialects within it. I can barely understand an mbaise man properly,yet we are Igbos and he can understand my Idemmili dialect very well without difficulties. Back to topic. OP, Igbos hold that word "IGBO" in high esteem,hence the constant need to associate oneself with the GREATNESS of its name. I think thats one of the reasons why alots of Igbo names and town has Igbo preffix and suffix. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ChinenyeN(m): 6:39pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Abagworo:Maybe I should have been more explicit and said, "Traditionally, southern groups do not bear 'Igbo'". |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Abagworo(m): 6:40pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
@chinenye.This man from Etche contested for an election in Rivers State. http://candidates.nigeriaelections.org/candidate/profile/candidate/3764/me/nwuzi-chief-ambrose-igbokwe/ |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Abagworo(m): 6:45pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
ChinenyeN: No.Those surnames are more than 100 years old.Infact I know an Ikwerre that changed their Igbokwe family name to Wali in 1970.So what we have is more of retaining an ancient surname. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by marcus1234: 6:53pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ChinenyeN(m): 6:55pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
I've actually had this "Igbo" name discussion with my father, uncles, and elders in our cultural association (which includes people from Mbaise, Asa, Ngwa, Ndoki, and Etche) and they were explicit in what they said about those names not being traditional names in these areas. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by eghost247(m): 6:57pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
like one poster said sense of identity perhaps |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by http(m): 7:12pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Igbo Kwenu! Hee! Igbo Kwenu Heee!! Igbo Kwezuenu Heeeeeee!!! Nigeria Kwenu! Heee! Biafra Kwenu! Heeeee!! Yoruba Kwenu ,  I know say Una hate u, but wetin una fit do na  |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by freecocoa(f): 7:44pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
[quote author=htt I know say Una hate u, but wetin una fit do na [quote][/quote] Who hate you? |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Nobody: 7:47pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
Talk about derailing thread. Not even more than two persons have elaborated on the OP's question so please let us keep the topic of who bears which name for later. OP, you partially answered your question.Even though such names have existed for centuries before the war, after the war, many Igbos went underground and some like the southern Igbos were even rejecting their heritage. The addition of Igbo to names then all of a sudden started becoming popular partially because, Igbos needed to bind together again to reassure themselves of their existence as one great Igbo nation since the war was threatening to divide Igbos. Along the road as the years went by and Igbos started regaining their strenght both economically and as a people, this sense of reassurance became sense of pride to the extent that Igbos would want to flaunt their igboness at any given opportunity. It is also more like a way to tell Nigeria ''in your face'', ''your plan never materialised'' and ''you failed woefully'' Get me. N.B. Igbos are more than 40 million in population. 2 Likes |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by tpia5: 7:49pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
suffixes and prefixes are generally used to "place" people ie based on familial ties and cultural/occupational/deity affiliation, but nowadays many of the actual contexts arent known. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 8:04pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
thanks to those that have contributed so far. can some of these names mean negative things with regard to igbo people? |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by http(m): 8:08pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
freecocoa: |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ak47mann(m): 8:10pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
freecocoa: bandit you hit a very good point there  |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 8:21pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
can someone translate these names i saw in facebook igbokibe igbozurukeme igboasoanya igbojiuba igbojekwe thanks |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by Librate(m): 8:27pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
even my name is igboemekaigboumunna ;d |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ak47mann(m): 8:33pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
sadiq88:igbobuike=igbo is my strength igbozurukaeme= igbo s are up to task igboasonaya= igbo s with no fear igbojiuba= igbo s have wealth igbojekwe=igbos move forward |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by chmod777: 8:38pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
ChinenyeN: Please Chinenye, and other Igbo people in this house , I am curious to know 1. The meaning of Chinenye 2. What language do Etche,Oyigbo, Ikwere people speak 3. Is Ikwere the name of a community or a tribe. I am sure there is no community in Nigeria called Housa, Yoruba, Ijaw, Igbo Idoma, but I want to clearly understand that of Ikwere Be sincere and objective with sound analytical and sincere mind cos I am taken it somewhere. |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by noiseless: 8:41pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
And what exactly could that be? sadiq88: |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by sadiq88: 8:56pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
thanks fo the contributions noiseless: u know most of the names means praising igbo people i am just asking whether it is possible to see people bearing names preffixed or suffixed with igbo whose manings may not be favourable? just curious |
| Re: What Is Reason Behind Bearing Names With Igbo Suffixes And Prefixes Among Igbo? by ak47mann(m): 9:01pm On Oct 27, 2011 |
sadiq88:not praising igbo people most igbos have chukwu in their names, and that means GOD |
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