| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by battymann: 7:15am On May 19, 2018 |
Madukanaya, Human being is the problem' Nice name  |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Arijude(m): 7:19am On May 19, 2018 |
battymann:
In full, ARINZECHUKWU
meaning, "if not for God"
It is only a section of Igbo people that understands and bear the name. exactly 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by whizcartel(m): 7:28am On May 19, 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. Please No. 54 is too particular. My name is Onyinye and I'm a dude. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Chommieblaq(f): 7:30am On May 19, 2018 |
debuscket:
These are common igbo names of which virtually every igbo person knows the meaning. I was expecting such conc names like Azubogu, Ogugua, Chidume, Nzedigwe, etc Let me try , i might be wrong though Azubugo- backward is war/fight Ogugua-sympathise (normally given to a child born after a tragedy occur) Chidume- more like Chidubem, God lead me Nzediegwu should be the right spelling, means a man with great personality Osadebe means God keep me. Osa is short form of Olisa which means God Chikwado- God supports Chinonyerem-God stays with me Nonyerem (Nonye)-stay with me Onyemache- who knows tomorrow Kasimobi- comfort me Ejiofor- bestowed with virtue Ekwueme- does what he says Okorocha- fair man Onwurah- dead leave us Amogechukwu- no one knows God’s timing Chiazor- God saves Chikaodinaka- it's in God's hands Chinualumogu- God fight on my behalf, short form is Chinua Ifesochukwukaogaeme(Ifeso)- God does what pleases him Nnebuogor- mother is gift or favour Obianuju- born in time of plenty , can be Obianujunwa or Obianujuaku Obumneke- Am i the creator? Ositadinmma- from today things will be good Osinachi- from God Urenna- father's pride Udonne- mother's peace Chimamanda- My God will not fail Mauochukuwu- Embrace God Lotanna- Remember the father Ekwutosi- Don't condemn Olanna- Father's jewel Obiajulu- heart at peace Igbo Amaka!!! 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CofOLandOfPeace(m): 7:32am On May 19, 2018 |
Lovely/mixed names and meanings.
Please check my signature and contact us. Click the WhatsApp link. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Chommieblaq(f): 7:37am On May 19, 2018 |
CDCEO001:
That's what I thought.
But on a second thought after the argument, l began to wonder if Kelechi should better mean "Greet God"
You know how you can tell a child to greet "Kele" aunty Ngozi. Kele mean thank and at same time greet. You tell a child to greet aunty Ngozi Kele aunty Ngozi and at the ame if aunty ngozi buys biscuit for that child, you also say "kele aunty Ngozi" which in this scenario means thank "Kele" is just one if those words that can be use in different scenarios 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Anambra1stSon(m): 7:45am On May 19, 2018 |
stubbornman:
What of RAMOTU
 What of Aki Oke? Akin is the surname Oke is the name |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by bouncino(m): 7:49am On May 19, 2018 |
carpmam:
Most of the meanings there are wrong, Wrong and misleading. The poster was translating in a simple manner, thus losing the literary meaning of the words. For example 1. Uchenna does not mean God's idea. The full name is Uchenna ga eme. Meaning Let the will of God be done. Uchenna means Godswill not God's idea. 2. Ekene does not mean Praise. Ekene is a short form of Ekene dili Chukwu meaning To God be the Glory. And so many others |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CyberWolf: 7:56am On May 19, 2018 |
Abbeynomics:
What of chikwado , I dnt knw the meaning God’s support/help |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CyberWolf: 8:00am On May 19, 2018 |
defemidefemi:
what's the meaning of Chisom and Chinelo Chisom= God follows/leads me, Chinelo= God’s thought/will |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by paix(m): 8:05am On May 19, 2018 |
Alejoc:
I can see my friends name on the list..... Now i know part of what makes them thick! So people bearing the name are always fat. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Nobody: 8:10am On May 19, 2018 |
I see my name up there  |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CyberWolf: 8:16am On May 19, 2018 |
lovemaths:
CHIBUIHE - God is something.
CHUKUDUM - God, lead me.
OBUMNEME - Na me dey do? Am I the one doing it?
IHEANACHO - What we/they are looking for
CHIMEZIE - God perfects.
CHIBUIHE- God is light CHUKUDUM- God leads me OBUMNEME- Am I the one doing it? No na God de do am IHEANACHO- What we’ve been looking for CHIMEZIE: God repairs/fixes |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Temitoppe(m): 8:17am On May 19, 2018 |
Op imela |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CyberWolf: 8:19am On May 19, 2018 |
emi14:
What of Emeka. Chukwu Emeka or Nnaemeka God is marvelous or wonder working God or God has done great, etc as, Nnaemeka, same with Chukwuemeka just that Nna- Father is used in place of God=Chukwu/Chi 2 Likes |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by CDCEO001: 8:46am On May 19, 2018 |
Chommieblaq:
Kele mean thank and at same time greet.
You tell a child to greet aunty Ngozi
Kele aunty Ngozi and at the ame if aunty ngozi buys biscuit for that child, you also say "kele aunty Ngozi" which in this scenario means thank
"Kele" is just one if those words that can be use in different scenarios You are right bro, got it! Update: When you tell some kele ya "Greet Him" they say ụtụtụ ọma etc or Ịmela etc. So basically, it means to show appreciation, and you can do it your, depends on the situation. Got it. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by wingmanII: 9:01am On May 19, 2018 |
CDCEO001:
We were arguing about the name "Thank God" just yesterday.
A guy said his name is thank God and i called him Kelechi. He said Kelechi should be Praise God and Chiemela should be Thank God. That's what started the argument.
Translate
CHIEMELA
KELECHI
TOCHUKWU (Tochi)
How to say "Well done" and "Praise God" in Igbo. Chiemela- God has done well. Kelechi - thank God Tochukwu-,praise God |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by LargeBreed(m): 9:05am On May 19, 2018 |
Can someone please tell me the meaning of chukwura |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by henrijin: 9:08am On May 19, 2018 |
Write meanings of real ibo names. Not all these Christianity-based names. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by BomboyOnline: 9:16am On May 19, 2018 |
My children's names:
Chukwuyem: God gave me. (Son)
Kosisochukwu: As it pleased God (Daughter)
Both names are unisex. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Fidelismaria: 9:19am On May 19, 2018 |
My gf name ain't here
Ezinne |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Chukazu: 9:31am On May 19, 2018 |
Some of your translations are faulty , lack deep meaning. You just stating the literally meaning and not the figurative meanings How can you say "Obiora is everyone's heart"  ? |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by cocoboss(m): 9:38am On May 19, 2018 |
1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by cocoboss(m): 9:39am On May 19, 2018 |
where is igbo amaka  |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by battymann: 9:43am On May 19, 2018 |
Chukazu:
Some of your translations are faulty , lack deep meaning.
You just stating the literally meaning and not the figurative meanings Agreed, OP wrote mostly the literal meanings which does express the actual underlying meaning of those names |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by battymann: 9:46am On May 19, 2018 |
Obiora, 'the people's desire'
My late dad's name |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by oyatz(m): 9:51am On May 19, 2018 |
Your friend must be one of those 'Lagos Igbo's CDCEO001:
We were arguing about the name "Thank God" just yesterday.
A guy said his name is thank God and i called him Kelechi. He said Kelechi should be Praise God and Chiemela should be Thank God. That's what started the argument.
Translate
CHIEMELA
KELECHI
TOCHUKWU (Tochi)
How to say "Well done" and "Praise God" in Igbo. |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Sanctecosma(m): 10:05am On May 19, 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 about Izuchukwu? Does anybody know the meaning 1 Like |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by joliej(f): 10:08am On May 19, 2018 |
Olan 'ikpu'
please what does it meanMrMoney007:
Waiting for this thread and it's meaning;
* Olaniyi - _________?
* Olanike - _________?
* Olamide - ________?
* Olan'ikpu - ________?
* Olanike - _________?
* Olanótù - _________?
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| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by defemidefemi(m): 10:17am On May 19, 2018 |
CyberWolf:
Chisom= God follows/leads me, Chinelo= God’s thought/will Thanks |
| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Octaves(m): 10:42am On May 19, 2018 |
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| Re: 60 Igbo Names & Their Meaning by Octaves(m): 10:44am On May 19, 2018 |
stacyadams:
Nkiruka still means boobs is bigger future is greater 1 Like 1 Share |
