Kenmatt:


There is what is called language development.

A borrowed word that is infused to form a new word doesn't mean it's an originality.

It's in every language, be it English, Hausa or Efik.

Akara Igwe okwu- Phone number.

Ashawo, agidi, Waka and lots more are all not Igbo words but borrowed word that are infused into Igbo language.

So, AZA is not an original Igbo word.

It's not an Igbo word.

HNICEARTH:


The discussion wasnt about original. It's not a dick measuring contest. All I wanted to prove, was that it's an igbo word, and alot of igbos dont even know. In the process, I also learnt it is also a bini word.

2 truths can exist. I am not after the competition about who had it first. The word exist for both binis and igbos

Showguyz:

I hear you but saying aza means account number in Igbo is simply out of logic due to the fact than mordern banking (which uses account number) have not been aroound or popular in Nigeria for upto a century
But in Bini it means a place where you save money

mabea:
You're wrong. You should have said it is not an Igbo word in this context instead of saying it is not an Igbo word because aza is definitely an Igbo word.

LoveLeadsLand:

Just because Wikipedia said it doesn't mean it is Igbo. I'm Igbo but I'm not familiar with the word. Give an example of its usage in an Igbo sentence if you are sure of what you are saying.


You were there when it was coined? OK, tell us how it was coined. How come the word 'aza'? Was it from any language? Tell us.


Why are we so immature in this country? Small thing, we go tribalistic? Can't we have same word in two Nigerian languages? For example, "rock' is 'okuta' in Yoruba, and " okute" or "okwute" in Igbo. And there more.


Thank you for this information. Mind you, we're not quarreling. So far, everything points to Igbo and Bini.

HNICEARTH:
Aza is an igbo word, which means digits or numbers.
Overtime, it was widely adopted in nigeria as a slang for bank account number

mightyhaze:
Aza Room

puzzlegate:
dragging ASABA with Deltans ? What do you mean ? Asaba is a full Igbo land. Stopp deceiving people !

Kenmatt:


That word is not an Igbo word.

Sctests:
Yoruba no know whether to join the struggle to claim the word. As "Z' no dey yoruba alphabets.

HNICEARTH:


You heard it first in benin, does not mean it originated from Benin. It's not a benin word, it's an igbo word.

saddler:

Are you just spewing trash ignorantly or intentionally?

Many people have come out on this thread to tell you Aza in Edo means where something is stored especially money and you still went ahead to write rubbish.

HNICEARTH:


For folks like you, everything is bigotry. You cant even make a meaningful input in a conversation.

If what you posted above will put your miserable soul to sleep peacefully, then who am I to stop you from your addiction. Sleep peacefully with your poorly bigoted mindset. Ciao!

HNICEARTH:


I no get strength to argue with emotional takes. I do books. Here is an igbo dictionary. Pls provide a documented evidence

Iykenuwa:


I was waiting for your response so I can educate you further.

Another "Igbo" word of Benin origin is Odogwu which means mighty man or warrior.

It is a corruption of Edogun which is a chieftaincy title from Great Benin Empire, he led the armies of Benin to war and gained reputation for the conquests that expanded the frontiers of the Kingdom.

This is not to disparage Igbo language or history in anyway, just stating the historical facts, so we can all learn.

Iykenuwa:


I was waiting for your response so I can educate you further.

Another "Igbo" word of Benin origin is Odogwu which means mighty man or warrior.

It is a corruption of Edogun which is a chieftaincy title from Great Benin Empire, he led the armies of Benin to war and gained reputation for the conquests that expanded the frontiers of the Kingdom.

This is not to disparage Igbo language or history in anyway, just stating the historical facts, so we can all learn.

HNICEARTH:
Aza is an igbo word, which means digits or numbers.
Overtime, it was widely adopted in nigeria as a slang for bank account number

HNICEARTH:


You heard it first in benin, does not mean it originated from Benin. It's not a benin word, it's an igbo word.

HNICEARTH:


There is no igbo word called ashebi.

HNICEARTH:


You heard it first in benin, does not mean it originated from Benin. It's not a benin word, it's an igbo word.

idomytin:
Aza is an Axemen slang. Originally from the Igbo people ,but Aye's use it for Treasurer position. Technically numbers/ digits.

LoveLeadsLand:
Have you ever wondered why bank accounts are called 'aza' in Nigeria?

If you know, tell us.

putin2:
If the word is not igbo it will not be adopted in Street aza is pure igbo word, how many benin dey Street, ? To bring word.


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That word is not an Igbo word.

HNICEARTH:
Aza is an igbo word, which means digits or numbers.
Overtime, it was widely adopted in nigeria as a slang for bank account number

NaMe4:


E dey! Dem dey pronounce am like Igala 'adja'.

Silentgroper:


Apata is rock .. okuta is stone

HNICEARTH:
Aza is an igbo word, which means digits or numbers.
Overtime, it was widely adopted in nigeria as a slang for bank account number