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Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Nobody: 4:23pm On Aug 04, 2017

I was given the name Ifeanyi during my naming ceremony and was also told I was a member of the royal family. I was told that everyone has a different last name to keep their ancestors going. What would be a nice surname to add on to it?

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by BornnAgainChild(f): 4:29pm On Aug 04, 2017

Chukwueweliwekanmadusinewe

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Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by BornnAgainChild(f): 4:29pm On Aug 04, 2017

Osondu

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by BornnAgainChild(f): 4:30pm On Aug 04, 2017

Offor

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by overdrive(m): 4:41pm On Aug 04, 2017

obialuije!

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Orobo2Lekpa: 4:47pm On Aug 04, 2017

Udene

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Phut(f): 4:52pm On Aug 04, 2017

Jcolston89:
I was given the name Ifeanyi during my naming ceremony and was also told I was a member of the royal family. I was told that everyone has a different last name to keep their ancestors going. What would be a nice surname to add on to it?

Ofo = Staff of truth

Jideofo = Hold the staff of truth

Obiajulu = Mind is at peace

Obiora = Heart of the people

What principles, phrase etc do you want to guide you and your family, on your life's journey? If you can tell us, then we can suggest names that mean the same or similar. That is how naming is done in our culture.

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Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Phut(f): 4:53pm On Aug 04, 2017

Jcolston89:
I was given the name Ifeanyi during my naming ceremony and was also told I was a member of the royal family. I was told that everyone has a different last name to keep their ancestors going. What would be a nice surname to add on to it?

Some one already suggested Obialuije which is a very good name. Obialuije means some who is on a journey (i.e. one with a purpose on earth).

Nwafo = Son of the soil
Nzeribe
Ezeribe
Ezenwa = boy/girl King

Do not consider Udene. Udene = Vulture

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Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Homeboiy: 5:06pm On Aug 04, 2017

Omengbeoji

Eriuwa

Egodi

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by wtfcoded: 7:29pm On Aug 04, 2017

Ojiofor

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Daewang: 10:17am On Aug 05, 2017

Nwobodo-child of the country

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Nobody: 4:56pm On Aug 05, 2017

Phut:
Some one already suggested Obialuije which is a very good name. Obialuije means some who is on a journey (i.e. one with a purpose on earth).

Nwafo = Son of the soil
Nzeribe
Ezeribe
Ezenwa = boy/girl King

Do not consider Udene. Udene = Vulture

Obialuije sounds really nice

Re: Igbo Surname Ideas Please!!!! by Nobody: 4:58pm On Aug 05, 2017

Phut:
Ofo = Staff of truth

Jideofo = Hold the staff of truth

Obiajulu = Mind is at peace

Obiora = Heart of the people

What principles, phrase etc do you want to guide you and your family, on your life's journey? If you can tell us, then we can suggest names that mean the same or similar. That is how naming is done in our culture.

I'm looking for something that defines compassion, humility, determination and strength. I'm part of the Nnama royal family but I wouldn't necessarily attach the name to me.

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