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The following are Igbo names used frequently on a daily basis. These names are more primeval, sympathetically used by Igbo parents, grandfathers and grandmothers to primarily name their children before any other names. Igbo names are endless, for that reason, there may be those Igbo names you possibly heard that might not be included in this list. Thus, if your name or a name you know of that should have been in the list, please let us know by sending the name, the meaning and why it should be included in the list. Please note that this page is still under construction Abaliechi The name is pronounced as abali echi. And the meaning of the word is typically tomorrow’s night. Most people will name their children with something they will remember at any time they look at the child. Therefore, this would suggest or give the impression that something happened or about to supersede tomorrow’s night. Tomorrow’s night may be the date or the night when the child’s grandfather or grandmother died. Equally, it could be tomorrow’s night might be a New Year’s celebration. Many reasons why people select such a name for their child. Abuanwa The name is pronounced as abua nwa. The meaning of the name is second child. A good number of people name their children amid something they will evoke by observing their children. Abuanwa means the second child which may indicate the reason why they are naming their child that. Despite the fact that, this may not be the definite reason, other than parents have their own reason for naming their child the name they cherry-pick. Abumihembu The name is pronounced as abu mụ ihe mbu. The meaning of the name is “I will be what I am.” I will be what I am, the name may be appropriate for parents to name their baby whether a boy or girl child. Achebe The name is pronounced as ach ebe. The meaning of the name may be many, but the most obvious ones would be a person “laughing/crying” whilst a person who is safeguarded by spirit or divinity possibly be considered intrinsically. Respectability, the name made famous by novelist and poet Chinua Achebe. Achicham The name is pronounced as achicha mụ. My bread is the meaning of Achicham. Some people who tried very hard to make money and perhaps couldn’t make it and may perhaps decide to hope for the best that their child will make it with suitable education, apprenticeship, groundwork and guidance. Though, this may not be the actual reason, but parents have their own reason for naming their child the name they choose. Acholam The name is pronounced as acho la mụ. The meaning of the name is don’t hassle or trouble me. Parents may be overwhelmed by people troubling them for money, land or other issues and decide to name their child the name so he or she wouldn’t experience what they went through. Achorom The name is pronounced as acho ro mụ. The meaning of the name is “I want” or “what I want.” The designation may be appropriate as a first name, family name, middle name or nickname for parents to name their baby whether a boy or girl child. Ada The name is pronounced as ada. The meaning is mostly the first daughter, but many families may use the name to refer to any of their daughters like ọ bu ada mụ (she is my daughter). This name is only bestowed to a girl child. Being accustomed to ladies that are primarily or predominantly girl children in the family. Ada as a rule is associated with the first daughter in the family. And it is customarily used to welcome the first daughters of specified families after their birth. Adaego The name is pronounced as ada ego. The meaning is daughter of money, wealth or richness. The name is mainly consent to ladies, connoting that girl child answers it. Adaego is for wealthiness either the parent of the girl child is rich or they are not rich nonetheless named after her, anticipated with any luck she will be rich. Conceivably she may marry a rich person. Adaeze The name is pronounced as ada eze. The meaning of the name is ruler, emperor or king’s daughter. The name of Adaeze is predominantly reserved for kings’ daughters. The name would typically cite to kings’ daughters after their birth. Adaiba The name is pronounced as ada iba. The Adaiba customarily can only be named to a girl child. The name recapitulates the meaning as populaces’ daughter or descendant of the people. In many cases, people or the public will not be the one to name a child but will be invited to suggest a name for a child. A child that the community believes will be useful to the society may conceivably be tendered with the name. Even though, parents are the only ones that have the right to name their child the name they decide on. Adaku The name is pronounced as ada aku. The name Adaku is customary a name suitable and fitting to only a girl child. Thus, a boy child will not be named as such, it is only meant for daughters. Adaku means daughter of wealth. In most cases, the daughter’s parents may be rich to name her Adaku. On the other hand, if the girl child is not born into wealth, then the name was characterised to her, with any luck she will be rich in future. Conceivably with anticipation she may marry a rich person. Adamazi The name is pronounced as ada mazi. The meaning is the daughter of nobleman, sir or mister. Put it in a different way, Adamazi can be a daughter of any mister. The name is only appropriate for a girl child. In many cases, many parents use the name as a sobriquet to her real Igbo name. Adamma The name is pronounced as ada mma. The meaning of the name signifies fine, attractive or gorgeous girl. Consequently, Adamma is limited to girls who are extolled with it. That indicates it is only bestowed to a girl child as boy child will not be named “Adamma.” Adanna The name is pronounced as ada nna. The name, Adanna is only identified with a girl child as it is inappropriate to name a boy child with it. The name means father’s girl or daughter. It is habitually the name most fathers bestow to a girl child he cherished very dearly to have, especially when a father is optimistically looking for a girl child. Adanne The name is pronounced as ada nne. The name means mother’s girl or daughter., Adanne is only accustomed to a girl child as it is unfitting to name a boy child with it. It is habitually the name most mothers name a girl child she treasured or very dearly to procreate, especially when a mother is optimistically looking for a girl child. Adaobi The name is pronounced as ada obi. The name of Adaobi can only be imparted to a girl child. Accustomed to ladies that are primarily or predominantly girl children in the family. Adaobi as a rule is associated with the first daughter in a palace, monarchy, compound or family unit. And it is customarily used to welcome the first daughters of chiefs or important personalities of specified precincts after their birth. Adaoha The name is pronounced as ada oha. Adaoha is similar to Adaiba which can only be named to a girl child. The name summarises the meaning as populaces’ daughter or descendant of the people. By and large, people or the public will not be the one to dedicate a name for a child but will be encouraged to recommend a name for a child. A child the community believes that will be beneficial to them may plausibly be presented with the name. All the same, parents are the singular persons that have the right to name their child the name they settle on. Adaolisa The name is pronounced as ada olisa. The meaning of the name implies God’s daughter. You could say that every daughter is God’s own daughter and that is why it will be commanding to call your own daughter that. This name of Adaolisa can only be named to a girl child. Adaora The name is pronounced as ada ora. The meaning of the name portends people’s daughter. A boy child cannot be named Adaora. On the contrary, the name can only be designated to a girl child. Adaugo The name is pronounced as ada ugo. The meaning of the name is daughter of an eagle. Eagle is a very magnificent powerful bird of prey. It is commonly or well-known fact that everyone enjoys watching eagles fly and dive down to hunt for food. The name Adaugo is only intended for a girl child, not suitable to be named to a boy child. Agamajuya The name is pronounced as aga mụ aju ya. The meaning of the name is “I will ask him/her.” I will ask him/her description may be suitable as a first name, family name, middle name or nickname for parents to name their baby whether a boy or girl child. Agamazaoku The name is pronounced as aga mụ aza oku. The meaning of the name is “I will answer the question” or “I will look into the issue.” This name is not really common, but parents tag their children with the name to clarify some unanswered questions or issues when they become adult. Agamazaokwu The name is pronounced as aga mụ aza okwu. The meaning of the name is “I will answer the question” or “I will look into the issue.” This name is not really common, but parents tag their children with the name to clarify some unanswered questions or issues when they become adult. Agamejeozi The name is pronounced as aga mụ eje ozi. The meaning of the name implies “I will go on the assignment” or “I will carry out the errand.” Parents designate their children with such name for them to perhaps summon up what they told them if they’re no longer around. The name is suitable to bestow to a boy or girl child. Agbalagam The name is pronounced as agba la ga mụ. The meaning of the name is “don’t run away from me or don’t disown me.” Parents may deliberately bestow the name to a baby so that the child would not run away from them or wouldn’t disown them when he/she grows up and becomes successful. Agboghobia The name is pronounced as agbo ghobia. The meaning is a lady. The name is a generalise one for every lady. Naming a girl child Agboghobia means that her parent may perhaps wish to see her grow up to lady. Agoziriagozi The name is pronounced as ago ziri agozi. The meaning is well blessed or exceedingly blessed. Even thought that God is not mentioned but the assumption here is that God has appropriately blessed her. Aham The name is pronounced as aha mụ. The meaning of the name is “my name.” Parents normally bequeath a name that they can remember or that can remind them of something significant. The name is suitable for a girl or boy child. Ahapulam The name is pronounced as aha pụla mụ. The meaning of the name is “don’t leave me.” Parents in general will name their child with something they can memorise or that can strike the chord. The name of Ahapulam is more like intreating to the child not to leave them. It is more like asking the child not to forget them when he or she grows up or flourishing. Ahuhu The name is pronounced as ahu hu. Suffering, anguish or agonising is the meaning of the name. For parents to name their child Ahuhu would mean that they do not wish to forget their suffering. They might have been suffered trying to have a child or anguished in another way in life to brand their child that. Ahuhuanyi The name is pronounced as ahu hu anyi. Our suffering, anguish or agonising is the meaning of the name. For parents to name their child Ahuhuanyi would mean that they do not wish to forget their suffering. They might have been suffered trying to have a child or anguished in another way in life to brand their child that. Ajulam The name is pronounced as aju la mụ. The meaning of the name is “don’t forget me.” Parents in general will name their child with something they can memorise or that can be reminiscent. The name of Ajulam is more like imploring the child not to refuse him or her. It is more like asking the child not to forget them at hard times or during maturity or prosperity. Akachukwu The name is pronounced as aka chukwu. God’s hand is the meaning of the word, though it could be God’s hand is behind it. For parents to name their child Akachukwu means that they are trying to tell the child something. God’s hand is in it or behind it for the child delivery being early without any complications. It could be that God’s hand is behind it for the child to be living today, etc. Akande The name is pronounced as aka nde. The meaning of the name is “hand of million.” Parents might bestow a child “hand of million” hoping that the child will be handling millions of dollars, pounds or naira when he or she is wealthy. Akangozi The name is pronounced as aka ngozi. The meaning of the name is hand of blessing or applause of benediction. Parents might have opted for this name following a hand of blessing pressed on the baby’s face or chest by a leader, monarch or enthrone. Akangozi is suitable name for either a boy child or a girl child. Aku The name is pronounced as aku. The meaning of the name is wealth or being rich. Parents naming a child Aku means that the parents are rich or they are not rich but they hope that the child will be rich or marry a rich person. The name is mainly referred to a girl child but may not be appropriate to be given to a boy child. Akubueze The name is pronounced as aku bu eze. The meaning of the name is “wealth is king.” Being rich or having wealth is as good as being a king. Parents have the tendency of bestowing their child this name to demonstrate to the child how crucial being rich is and it makes the child to work harder to be successful in life. Akuoma The name is pronounced as aku oma. The meaning of the name is “good wealth.” Legitimate or genuine riches would be the desire of many families. I can remember watching this video of a woman pleading to people to help her ask her husband where he is getting all the money he is squandering from? She said: “I am scared how my husband is spending people’s money without any fear. I know those people who own the money will soon come for their money and when they don’t see their money, they might destroy my family.” Akwa The name is pronounced as a kwa. The meaning of the name is egg. Similarly to cry or to weep is equally acquainted with Akwa which is the same pronunciation in Igbo. When Akwa is used as a name, it is likely would mean something fragile, gentle or delicate. Parents may name their child Akwa due to the fact that they want their child to be gentle in whatever the person does. However, in many cases, the name is more often than not applied as a pet name instead of the real name. Akwaramakwa The name is pronounced as a kwa ra mụ akwa. The meaning is I have been crying, I have cried or I shed tears. Parents may have cried a lot before having the baby. The mother of the baby may have cried all the time during the pregnancy for them to name their child the name. On the other hand, such a name may be used as a nickname instead of the actual name. Akwaugo The name is pronounced as a kwa ugo. The meaning of the name is eagle’s egg. Eagle’s egg is very precious, priceless or well- kept secret as not many people have seen eagle’s egg. Parents name their child Akwaugo because of preciousness they hold dear to their child. The name of Akwaugo is normally appropriate to be named to a girl child. Akwukwonso The name is pronounced as akwu kwo nso. The meaning of Akwukwonso is a Godly or religious book. Even though that parents may not use it for their child’s naming but may use it as a nickname for their child if he or she starts carrying bible or become very religious. A religious person or someone who carries bible all the time may be nicknamed as such. Akwukwonsokwuru The name is pronounced as akwu kwo nso kwuru. The meaning is the rules mentioned in the Godly or religious book like the Holy Bible or Quran. Parents will not use such identity for their child’s naming but may use it as a paraphrase. Alaeze The name is pronounced as ala eze. The meaning suggests kingdom or holy land. The name is mostly used as a surname commencing from great great grandfather who perhaps originated from the kingdom of Alaeze. Amadi The name is pronounced as ama dị. The meaning of the name is family lineage or heritage endures or lingers. The name is mainly used as a surname and infrequently used as a first name. In addition, the name is more appropriate for a boy child. Amaechi The name is pronounced as ama echi. The meaning of the name is “don’t know about tomorrow.” We don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Even though the name is used as a first or second name nonetheless, it is used more frequent as a surname. The name is more suitable to name a baby boy, despite the fact that nothing stopping a baby girl bearing it. Amaefule The name is pronounced as ama efule. The meaning of the name is my family compound, longstanding land or native land shouldn’t perish or vanish. Parents would like their child or children to protect their family land or compound. The name is mainly applied to a boy child but may not be appropriate to be given to a girl child. Amaka The name is pronounced as ama ka. The meaning of the name is beautiful, handsome or good. Parents constantly delight in naming their child Amaka. The name is mainly associated to a girl’s child however a boy child may answer it as well. Amakaeze The name is pronounced as ama ka eze. The meaning of the name is family lineage or heritage outshines royalty. Parents name their child this name as an idiomatic expression to expound family unit, lineage or heritage is better than being enthrone. Amakeze The name is pronounced as ama ka eze. The meaning of the name is family lineage or heritage outshines royalty. Parents name their child this name as an idiomatic expression to expound family unit, lineage or heritage is better than being enthrone. Amanda The name is pronounced as ama nda. The meaning of Amanda is succeeding, thriving or burgeoning. A child being saucerful in life is the most jubilant of every parent and having the preference naming a girl child “Amanda.” Amara The name is pronounced as amara. The meaning of the name is “grace” or “mercy.” Many parents name their baby girls with the name especially if the babies deserve grace or mercy. A childbirth that her mother died during delivery may deserve to be named Amara. A baby that was prematurely parturition might be named Amara. A baby born after the family won a major prize may be justified to be called Amara. There are many reasons to bestow a Igbo child name. Amarachi The name is pronounced as amara chi. Grace of God or Mercy of God is the meaning of Amarachi. Multitude of parents name their babies with the name of Amarachi especially if the babies deserve God’s grace or mercy. A luckiest baby may be worthy to be called Amarachi. Amaradiriunu The name is pronounced as amara diri unu. The meaning of the name is “grace” or “mercy” be with you or on all of you. Parents will contentedly name their children the name knowing very well that the name reflect to them as well. The name is suitable for naming it to either a boy or girl child. Amaranezie The name is pronounced as amara ne zie. The meaning of the name is “grace to the family.” The name is deliberately fashioned to cover parents’ family or household that will bring together the entire family for a long time. The name may be appropriate for a boy child, but it is specially more suitable to a girl child and that’s why parents choose it for their girl child. Amaraudo The name is pronounced as amara udo. Grace of peace or mercy of peace is the meaning of Amaraudo. Parents may deliberately name their child that where there no peace within the family or neighbours expecting that the child spirit will bring peace. Anuche The name is pronounced as anu che. The meaning of the name is from the core soul. Basing on focal point of heart, parents can name their baby any name they found suited for the child. Anurumakuko The name is pronounced as anu rum akuko. “I heard the story” is the meaning of the name. The name is fitting to name it to a boy or girl child. There may be a good reason to designate a child with the name. The story they heard may be good or bad news but would typically be delightful message. Anurumoluchi The name is pronounced as anu rum olu chi. “I heard the voice of God” is the meaning of the name. The name is appropriate to assign it to a boy or girl child. There may be a good reason to designate a child with the name. The voice of God heard may be good or bad news but would typically be delightful message from God. Anyamiri The name is pronounced as anya miri. The meaning of Anyamiri would be tears, weeping or crying. Emotional may be the reason for naming a child this name. Parents might have cried for a baby before they got this one. A mother might have cried a lot during the childbirth. In many cases, the name of Anyamiri is normally used as a nickname. Anyanwu (Anyanwụ) The name is pronounced as anya anwụ. The meaning of Anyanwu is sun but using it as a name would make it that sunshine is preordained. Some people also believe that as bright as the sun is the intention. The name is commonly used as a surname. Anyazu The name is pronounced as anya azu. Having your eyes behind your back is the meaning of the name. Watching your back all time can have many reasons for bearing the name or for your parents naming it to you as a constant reminder of what might occur. Anyighagbalaga The name is pronounced as anyi gha gba la ga. The meaning of the name is “we would run away” or “we should run away.” There may be a good reason to name a child this kind of name. We would or should run away may be named as a rhetorical expression. Apunanwu The name is pronounced as apu na anwu. The meaning of the name is priceless, cute or precious. The name of Apunanwu is suitable to name a girl child. It is likely that parents might have listened to people calling their daughter cute or precious to name her that. Arapulam The name is pronounced as ara pụla mụ. “Don’t leave me” is the meaning of Arapulam. Most people believe their child may leave or forget them when the child grows up especially when they are successful and start to make money. The name is a constant reminder of what parents imagine might happen and should not prove them the obvious. Aririoayi The name is pronounced as a ri rio ayi. The meaning is to accept “our entreaty.” God has acknowledged our plea or request for a baby. Bestowing the name to a baby is a continuous reminder of what God did for them especially where the noticeability of childbearing being grim. Asaramgiukwu The name is pronounced as asara mụ gi ukwu. The meaning of the name is “I answered your question.” From time-to-time mother-in-law, father or friend may ask a couple when are you having your own child? Several couples may reply soon. Presenting their baby the name has answered the question people were asking before baby attain. Remember that this name might be the child’s second name so it can be any name parents decided on. Asaramhaukwu The name is pronounced as asara mụ ha ukwu. The meaning of the name is “I answered their question.” Sometimes countless people can be inquisitive by asking a couple when are they planning to have their own baby? Some couple may approximately response soon. Conferring their baby the name has answered the question people were asking them before about their baby consummated. Asaramukwu The name is pronounced as asara mụ ukwu. The meaning of the name is “I answered the question.” Many people take it upon themselves to be asking a couple when are they having their own baby? Some couple may say soon. Bestowing their baby the name has answered the question people were asking before newborn arrived. Keep in mind that this name possibly will be the child’s second name accordingly it can be any name parents determined. Atukwasaram The name is pronounced as atu kwa sara mụ. The meaning of the name is “I am yearning for or anticipating.” I am hopeful that our child will be healthy and will do well in life. Atukwasaramgiobi The name is pronounced as atu kwa sara mụ gi obi. The meaning of the name is “my heart is yearning for you or looking forward to you.” I am hopeful that our child will be healthy and will do well in life, so I am banking or depending on him/her. Atulaegwu The name is pronounced as atula egwu. The meaning of the name is “don’t be afraid, scared or be brave.” Parents want their child to be brave and not to be afraid to tackle any task or obstacle. The name typically would be suitable as a second or nickname, in addition to be likely designated, especially for a boy child. Ayibunkeya The name is pronounced as ayi bu nke ya. “We are his/hers” is the meaning of the name. The name would be, typically appropriate for a boy or a girl child. Preferred for the regular reminder to the child that his or her parents are always with him/her. Ayinariọ The name is pronounced as ayi na riọ. The meaning of the name is “we are pleading, appealing or praying.” We are pleading for our child to make it successful. We are praying for our child to be spiritual. Our child must have a brother or sister, that’s what we are using child’s name to supplicate. Azuka The name is pronounced as azu ka. “Confidence” is the meaning of the name. Every parent’s ambition is for their child to be self-confidence in life. Having the name preference, this is a constant reminder to the child to be poise or buoyancy in life. The name of Azuka would most likely be designated to a girl child. Please note that this page is still under construction Batanaobi The name is pronounced as ba ta na obi. The meaning of the name is affection, desire to submit to emotion or draw closer to one’s heart. The name is more suitable to a girl child. Parents may choose the name due to the affection they have towards their newborn. Batanaobianyi The name is pronounced as ba ta na obi anyi. The meaning of the name would be “come to our hearts” or “having a place in our heart.” The affection, desire to submit to emotion or draw closer to our hearts. The name may be more suitable to a girl child, though a boy child may take advantage of the name as well. Batanaobim The name is pronounced as bata na obi mụ. The meaning would be come to my heart or having a place in my heart for you. Generally, the name is used as a nickname by boyfriends and girlfriends. Although many parents avoid using Batanaobim instead use Batanaobianyi. Biakanyikele The name is pronounced as bia ka anyi kele. “Come let us give thanks” is the meaning of the name. Parents specify their child this name by means of what God, doctor, contributors, etc., has done for them. Although bestowing the name might be for another reason. The name may be suitable for a boy or a girl child. Biakanyikelechi The name is pronounced as bia ka anyi kele chi. The meaning of the name is come let us give thanks, show gratitude or praise God. Parents may have been told by doctor that they would not be able to have but at the end, they manage to have baby. Naming their child this scrupulous name because they believed that God has done it for them. Biakute The name is pronounced as bia ku te. The meaning of the name is stay with, let’s convene, to congregate, be associated with or be tied in with. Many reasons for bestowing this name to a child. Grandparents may be the kinsfolks that perhaps suggested the name with the hope that their grandchild can sometimes stay with them (Biakuteanyi – stay with us). Biasorom The name is pronounced as bia soro mụ. “Come, follow me” is the meaning of the name. Countless reasons to name this to a child. And it could be, come to follow me pray to God, come to follow me do business or follow my footsteps. The name is suitable to tag a boy or a girl child. Bikonara The name is pronounced as biko nara. The meaning of the name is “please accept, take or have.” Please God accept our prayers for a baby or for giving us a baby. Pleasure to accept the gift. Take the offering or donation for what you have done for us. Any of those reasons can be the reason why, of naming a child Bikonara. Bikonyemike The name is pronounced as biko nye mụ ike. The meaning of the name is “please give me strength, power or energy.” Binyerechukwu The name is pronounced as binyere chu kwu. The meaning of the name is “stay with God, be at peace or establish yourself with God.” This name Binyerechukwu can be named to a boy or girl child. Bueze The name is pronounced as bu eze. The meaning is he is king or would be king. Buocheze The name is pronounced as bu och eze. The meaning is the ruling king or ruler of kings Burunkpam The name is pronounced as buru nkpa mụ. The meaning of the name is carry my burden. Cart off my obligation. Buteaririọ The name is pronounced as bute ari riọ. The meaning of the name is bring what you are asking. Handing over or exhibiting the offering. Buteaririọgi The name is pronounced as bute ari riọ gi. The meaning of the name is bring what you are tendering. Conveying your contribution or donation. Handing over or exhibiting your offering. Buteuzo The name is pronounced as bu te uzo. The meaning is lead first, head start or be in front. Please note that this page is still under construction Chebenuya The name is pronounced as che be nu ya The meaning of the name is protect him or her. Chefu The name is pronounced as che fu. Meaning: Forgetfulness or absentminded. Chekwem The name is pronounced as che kwe mụ. The meaning of the name ishold on for me, be patient, wait on for me or be contingent. Chekwendu The name is pronounced as che kwe ndu. The meaning of the name is hold on to life, safeguard or look after life. Chetachi The name is pronounced as cheta chi. The meaning of the name is Remember God Chetakwam The name is pronounced as che ta kwa mụ. The meaning of the name is remember me. Chetankaimere The name is pronounced as cheta nka imere. Meaning: remember what you have done, bear in mind what you accomplished or consider what you organised. Chetayi The name is pronounced as cheta ayi. The meaning of the name is remember, think of us or keep us in mind. Chetekwam The name is pronounced as chete kwa mụ. The meaning of the name is remember me. Chetekwamchineke The name is pronounced as chete kwa mụ chi neke. The meaning of the name is remember me God. Chi The name is pronounced as chi. The meaning of Chi is a short form of Chinaeke which is God. No parent will deliberately name a baby Chi or Chinaeke. However, will instead connect Chi or Chinaeke with a joining or bonding word. Chiadika The name is pronounced as chi ad ika. The meaning is Chiagozie The name is pronounced as chi agozie. The meaning of the name is God has blessed me Chiamaka The name is pronounced as chi amaka. The meaning of the name is God is bigger or stronger. Chiamanda The name is pronounced as chi amanda. The meaning of the name isGod will not fail Chiasoka The name is pronounced as chi asoka. The meaning of the name is God is too sweet Chiazakam The name is pronounced as chi azaka mụ. The meaning of the name is God has answered me Chibueze The name is pronounced as chi bu eze. Chibuifem The name is pronounced as chi bu ife mụ. The meaning of the name is God is my light Chibundo The name is pronounced as chi bu ndo. The meaning of the name is God is my shelter Chibuzo The name is pronounced as chi bu ụzọ. The meaning of the name is God is in front. Chidera The name is pronounced as chi de ra. The meaning of the name is Once God says it (destiny can’t be changed) Chideziri The name is pronounced as chi de ziri. The meaning of the name is God wrote my story Chidiebere The name is pronounced as chi di ebere. Meaning: God is merciful Chidinma The name is pronounced as chi di nma. The name Chidinma is mostly associated with a girl child nonetheless a boy child can equally be named with it as well. Meaning: God is good Chidiogo The name is pronounced as chi di ogo. The meaning of the name is God is gracious Chidubem The name is pronounced as chi du be mụ. The meaning of the name is God lives with me Chidumebi The name is pronounced as chi dum ebi. The meaning of the name is God lives with me Chiemeka The name is pronounced as chi eme ka. The meaning of the name is God has done well Chighariam The name is pronounced as chi ghari amụ. Meaning: Reflect differently, my new circumstance, my turn around or transformation. Chigoze The name is pronounced as chi go ze. The meaning of the name is God blessing. Chigozie The name is pronounced as chi gozie. The meaning of the name is God blessing Chijindu The name is pronounced as chi ji ndu. The meaning of the name is God is the possession of life or God is sustaining life. Chijioke The name is pronounced as chi ji oke. The meaning of the name is God is the custodian of all blessings Chikodi The name is pronounced as chi ko di. “The day seemed somehow” is the meaning of the name or could be translated as to mean “how is the day seem like?” Chikodiri The name is pronounced as chi ko diri. The meaning of the name can be translated as “the day seemed somehow different.” Chikwendu The name is pronounced as chi kwe ndu. The meaning of the name is God will allow life. Chikwunna The name is pronounced as chi kwu nna. The meaning of the name is God. Chima The name is pronounced as chi ma. The meaning of the name is God knows Chinakpogi The name is pronounced as Chi na akpọ gi. The meaning is your God is calling you. Chinasa The name is pronounced as chi na asa. The meaning of the name is God will answer Chinazor The name is pronounced as chi na azor. The meaning of the name is God will saves Chinbunaobi The name is pronounced as chi nbu na obi. Meaning: God resides or lives in heart. Chinbunaobim The name is pronounced as chi nbu na obi. The meaning of the name is God resides or lives in my heart. Chineke The name is pronounced as chi na eke. The meaning of the name is God. No parent will deliberately name a baby Chinaeke. However, will instead connect Chinaeke with a joining or bonding word. Chinekem The name is pronounced as chi na eke mụ. The meaning of the name is my God. Chinekenakpogi The name is pronounced as Chi neke na akpọ gi. The meaning is God is calling you. Chinelo The name is pronounced as chi nọ elo. The meaning of the name is God thinks for me Chinemerem The name is pronounced as chi ne mere mụ. The meaning of the name is what God is doing for me or my God is doing it. Chinenye The name is pronounced as chi ne enye. The meaning of the name is God gives Chinonso The name is pronounced as chi no nso. The meaning of the name is God is near Chinwe The name is pronounced as chi nwe. The meaning of the name is God has power over, God owns or God has possession. Chinwendu The name is pronounced as chi nwe ndụ. The meaning of the name is God has power over life or God owns life. Chinyere The name is pronounced as chi nyere. The meaning of the name is God’s gift Chioma The name is pronounced as chi oma. The name, Chioma is frequently connected with a girl child, even so, a boy child can likewise be named with it as well. The meaning of the name is Good God and can equally mean the day is good. Please note that this page is still under construction
The following are Igbo names used frequently on a daily basis. These names are more primeval, sympathetically used by Igbo parents, grandfathers and grandmothers to primarily name their children before any other names. Igbo names are endless, for that reason, there may be those Igbo names you possibly heard that might not be included in this list. Thus, if your name or a name you know of that should have been in the list, please let us know by sending the name, the meaning and why it should be included in the list. Please note that this page is still under construction Abaliechi The name is pronounced as abali echi. And the meaning of the word is typically tomorrow’s night. Most people will name their children with something they will remember at any time they look at the child. Therefore, this would suggest or give the impression that something happened or about to supersede tomorrow’s night. Tomorrow’s night may be the date or the night when the child’s grandfather or grandmother died. Equally, it could be tomorrow’s night might be a New Year’s celebration. Many reasons why people select such a name for their child. Abuanwa The name is pronounced as abua nwa. The meaning of the name is second child. A good number of people name their children amid something they will evoke by observing their children. Abuanwa means the second child which may indicate the reason why they are naming their child that. Despite the fact that, this may not be the definite reason, other than parents have their own reason for naming their child the name they cherry-pick. Abumihembu The name is pronounced as abu mụ ihe mbu. The meaning of the name is “I will be what I am.” I will be what I am, the name may be appropriate for parents to name their baby whether a boy or girl child. Achebe The name is pronounced as ach ebe. The meaning of the name may be many, but the most obvious ones would be a person “laughing/crying” whilst a person who is safeguarded by spirit or divinity possibly be considered intrinsically. Respectability, the name made famous by novelist and poet Chinua Achebe. Achicham The name is pronounced as achicha mụ. My bread is the meaning of Achicham. Some people who tried very hard to make money and perhaps couldn’t make it and may perhaps decide to hope for the best that their child will make it with suitable education, apprenticeship, groundwork and guidance. Though, this may not be the actual reason, but parents have their own reason for naming their child the name they choose. Acholam The name is pronounced as acho la mụ. The meaning of the name is don’t hassle or trouble me. Parents may be overwhelmed by people troubling them for money, land or other issues and decide to name their child the name so he or she wouldn’t experience what they went through. Achorom The name is pronounced as acho ro mụ. The meaning of the name is “I want” or “what I want.” The designation may be appropriate as a first name, family name, middle name or nickname for parents to name their baby whether a boy or girl child. Ada The name is pronounced as ada. The meaning is mostly the first daughter, but many families may use the name to refer to any of their daughters like ọ bu ada mụ (she is my daughter). This name is only bestowed to a girl child. Being accustomed to ladies that are primarily or predominantly girl children in the family. Ada as a rule is associated with the first daughter in the family. And it is customarily used to welcome the first daughters of specified families after their birth. Adaego The name is pronounced as ada ego. The meaning is daughter of money, wealth or richness. The name is mainly consent to ladies, connoting that girl child answers it. Adaego is for wealthiness either the parent of the girl child is rich or they are not rich nonetheless named after her, anticipated with any luck she will be rich. Conceivably she may marry a rich person. Adaeze The name is pronounced as ada eze. The meaning of the name is ruler, emperor or king’s daughter. The name of Adaeze is predominantly reserved for kings’ daughters. The name would typically cite to kings’ daughters after their birth. Adaiba The name is pronounced as ada iba. The Adaiba customarily can only be named to a girl child. The name recapitulates the meaning as populaces’ daughter or descendant of the people. In many cases, people or the public will not be the one to name a child but will be invited to suggest a name for a child. A child that the community believes will be useful to the society may conceivably be tendered with the name. Even though, parents are the only ones that have the right to name their child the name they decide on. Adaku The name is pronounced as ada aku. The name Adaku is customary a name suitable and fitting to only a girl child. Thus, a boy child will not be named as such, it is only meant for daughters. Adaku means daughter of wealth. In most cases, the daughter’s parents may be rich to name her Adaku. On the other hand, if the girl child is not born into wealth, then the name was characterised to her, with any luck she will be rich in future. Conceivably with anticipation she may marry a rich person. Adamazi The name is pronounced as ada mazi. The meaning is the daughter of nobleman, sir or mister. Put it in a different way, Adamazi can be a daughter of any mister. The name is only appropriate for a girl child. In many cases, many parents use the name as a sobriquet to her real Igbo name. Adamma The name is pronounced as ada mma. The meaning of the name signifies fine, attractive or gorgeous girl. Consequently, Adamma is limited to girls who are extolled with it. That indicates it is only bestowed to a girl child as boy child will not be named “Adamma.” Adanna The name is pronounced as ada nna. The name, Adanna is only identified with a girl child as it is inappropriate to name a boy child with it. The name means father’s girl or daughter. It is habitually the name most fathers bestow to a girl child he cherished very dearly to have, especially when a father is optimistically looking for a girl child. Adanne The name is pronounced as ada nne. The name means mother’s girl or daughter., Adanne is only accustomed to a girl child as it is unfitting to name a boy child with it. It is habitually the name most mothers name a girl child she treasured or very dearly to procreate, especially when a mother is optimistically looking for a girl child. Adaobi The name is pronounced as ada obi. The name of Adaobi can only be imparted to a girl child. Accustomed to ladies that are primarily or predominantly girl children in the family. Adaobi as a rule is associated with the first daughter in a palace, monarchy, compound or family unit. And it is customarily used to welcome the first daughters of chiefs or important personalities of specified precincts after their birth. Adaoha The name is pronounced as ada oha. Adaoha is similar to Adaiba which can only be named to a girl child. The name summarises the meaning as populaces’ daughter or descendant of the people. By and large, people or the public will not be the one to dedicate a name for a child but will be encouraged to recommend a name for a child. A child the community believes that will be beneficial to them may plausibly be presented with the name. All the same, parents are the singular persons that have the right to name their child the name they settle on. Adaolisa The name is pronounced as ada olisa. The meaning of the name implies God’s daughter. You could say that every daughter is God’s own daughter and that is why it will be commanding to call your own daughter that. This name of Adaolisa can only be named to a girl child. Adaora The name is pronounced as ada ora. The meaning of the name portends people’s daughter. A boy child cannot be named Adaora. On the contrary, the name can only be designated to a girl child. Adaugo The name is pronounced as ada ugo. The meaning of the name is daughter of an eagle. Eagle is a very magnificent powerful bird of prey. It is commonly or well-known fact that everyone enjoys watching eagles fly and dive down to hunt for food. The name Adaugo is only intended for a girl child, not suitable to be named to a boy child. Agamajuya The name is pronounced as aga mụ aju ya. The meaning of the name is “I will ask him/her.” I will ask him/her description may be suitable as a first name, family name, middle name or nickname for parents to name their baby whether a boy or girl child. Agamazaoku The name is pronounced as aga mụ aza oku. The meaning of the name is “I will answer the question” or “I will look into the issue.” This name is not really common, but parents tag their children with the name to clarify some unanswered questions or issues when they become adult. Agamazaokwu The name is pronounced as aga mụ aza okwu. The meaning of the name is “I will answer the question” or “I will look into the issue.” This name is not really common, but parents tag their children with the name to clarify some unanswered questions or issues when they become adult. Agamejeozi The name is pronounced as aga mụ eje ozi. The meaning of the name implies “I will go on the assignment” or “I will carry out the errand.” Parents designate their children with such name for them to perhaps summon up what they told them if they’re no longer around. The name is suitable to bestow to a boy or girl child. Agbalagam The name is pronounced as agba la ga mụ. The meaning of the name is “don’t run away from me or don’t disown me.” Parents may deliberately bestow the name to a baby so that the child would not run away from them or wouldn’t disown them when he/she grows up and becomes successful. Agboghobia The name is pronounced as agbo ghobia. The meaning is a lady. The name is a generalise one for every lady. Naming a girl child Agboghobia means that her parent may perhaps wish to see her grow up to lady. Agoziriagozi The name is pronounced as ago ziri agozi. The meaning is well blessed or exceedingly blessed. Even thought that God is not mentioned but the assumption here is that God has appropriately blessed her. Aham The name is pronounced as aha mụ. The meaning of the name is “my name.” Parents normally bequeath a name that they can remember or that can remind them of something significant. The name is suitable for a girl or boy child. Ahapulam The name is pronounced as aha pụla mụ. The meaning of the name is “don’t leave me.” Parents in general will name their child with something they can memorise or that can strike the chord. The name of Ahapulam is more like intreating to the child not to leave them. It is more like asking the child not to forget them when he or she grows up or flourishing. Ahuhu The name is pronounced as ahu hu. Suffering, anguish or agonising is the meaning of the name. For parents to name their child Ahuhu would mean that they do not wish to forget their suffering. They might have been suffered trying to have a child or anguished in another way in life to brand their child that. Ahuhuanyi The name is pronounced as ahu hu anyi. Our suffering, anguish or agonising is the meaning of the name. For parents to name their child Ahuhuanyi would mean that they do not wish to forget their suffering. They might have been suffered trying to have a child or anguished in another way in life to brand their child that. Ajulam The name is pronounced as aju la mụ. The meaning of the name is “don’t forget me.” Parents in general will name their child with something they can memorise or that can be reminiscent. The name of Ajulam is more like imploring the child not to refuse him or her. It is more like asking the child not to forget them at hard times or during maturity or prosperity. Akachukwu The name is pronounced as aka chukwu. God’s hand is the meaning of the word, though it could be God’s hand is behind it. For parents to name their child Akachukwu means that they are trying to tell the child something. God’s hand is in it or behind it for the child delivery being early without any complications. It could be that God’s hand is behind it for the child to be living today, etc. Akande The name is pronounced as aka nde. The meaning of the name is “hand of million.” Parents might bestow a child “hand of million” hoping that the child will be handling millions of dollars, pounds or naira when he or she is wealthy. Akangozi The name is pronounced as aka ngozi. The meaning of the name is hand of blessing or applause of benediction. Parents might have opted for this name following a hand of blessing pressed on the baby’s face or chest by a leader, monarch or enthrone. Akangozi is suitable name for either a boy child or a girl child. Aku The name is pronounced as aku. The meaning of the name is wealth or being rich. Parents naming a child Aku means that the parents are rich or they are not rich but they hope that the child will be rich or marry a rich person. The name is mainly referred to a girl child but may not be appropriate to be given to a boy child. Akubueze The name is pronounced as aku bu eze. The meaning of the name is “wealth is king.” Being rich or having wealth is as good as being a king. Parents have the tendency of bestowing their child this name to demonstrate to the child how crucial being rich is and it makes the child to work harder to be successful in life. Akuoma The name is pronounced as aku oma. The meaning of the name is “good wealth.” Legitimate or genuine riches would be the desire of many families. I can remember watching this video of a woman pleading to people to help her ask her husband where he is getting all the money he is squandering from? She said: “I am scared how my husband is spending people’s money without any fear. I know those people who own the money will soon come for their money and when they don’t see their money, they might destroy my family.” Akwa The name is pronounced as a kwa. The meaning of the name is egg. Similarly to cry or to weep is equally acquainted with Akwa which is the same pronunciation in Igbo. When Akwa is used as a name, it is likely would mean something fragile, gentle or delicate. Parents may name their child Akwa due to the fact that they want their child to be gentle in whatever the person does. However, in many cases, the name is more often than not applied as a pet name instead of the real name. Akwaramakwa The name is pronounced as a kwa ra mụ akwa. The meaning is I have been crying, I have cried or I shed tears. Parents may have cried a lot before having the baby. The mother of the baby may have cried all the time during the pregnancy for them to name their child the name. On the other hand, such a name may be used as a nickname instead of the actual name. Akwaugo The name is pronounced as a kwa ugo. The meaning of the name is eagle’s egg. Eagle’s egg is very precious, priceless or well-kept secret as not many people have seen eagle’s egg. Parents name their child Akwaugo because of preciousness they hold dear to their child. The name of Akwaugo is normally appropriate to be named to a girl child. Akwukwonso The name is pronounced as akwu kwo nso. The meaning of Akwukwonso is a Godly or religious book. Even though that parents may not use it for their child’s naming but may use it as a nickname for their child if he or she starts carrying bible or become very religious. A religious person or someone who carries bible all the time may be nicknamed as such. Akwukwonsokwuru The name is pronounced as akwu kwo nso kwuru. The meaning is the rules mentioned in the Godly or religious book like the Holy Bible or Quran. Parents will not use such identity for their child’s naming but may use it as a paraphrase. Alaeze The name is pronounced as ala eze. The meaning suggests kingdom or holy land. The name is mostly used as a surname commencing from great great grandfather who perhaps originated from the kingdom of Alaeze. Amadi The name is pronounced as ama dị. The meaning of the name is family lineage or heritage endures or lingers. The name is mainly used as a surname and infrequently used as a first name. In addition, the name is more appropriate for a boy child. Amaechi The name is pronounced as ama echi. The meaning of the name is “don’t know about tomorrow.” We don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Even though the name is used as a first or second name nonetheless, it is used more frequent as a surname. The name is more suitable to name a baby boy, despite the fact that nothing stopping a baby girl bearing it. Amaefule The name is pronounced as ama efule. The meaning of the name is my family compound, longstanding land or native land shouldn’t perish or vanish. Parents would like their child or children to protect their family land or compound. The name is mainly applied to a boy child but may not be appropriate to be given to a girl child. Amaka The name is pronounced as ama ka. The meaning of the name is beautiful, handsome or good. Parents constantly delight in naming their child Amaka. The name is mainly associated to a girl’s child however a boy child may answer it as well. Amakaeze The name is pronounced as ama ka eze. The meaning of the name is family lineage or heritage outshines royalty. Parents name their child this name as an idiomatic expression to expound family unit, lineage or heritage is better than being enthrone. Amakeze The name is pronounced as ama ka eze. The meaning of the name is family lineage or heritage outshines royalty. Parents name their child this name as an idiomatic expression to expound family unit, lineage or heritage is better than being enthrone. Amanda The name is pronounced as ama nda. The meaning of Amanda is succeeding, thriving or burgeoning. A child being saucerful in life is the most jubilant of every parent and having the preference naming a girl child “Amanda.” Amara The name is pronounced as amara. The meaning of the name is “grace” or “mercy.” Many parents name their baby girls with the name especially if the babies deserve grace or mercy. A childbirth that her mother died during delivery may deserve to be named Amara. A baby that was prematurely parturition might be named Amara. A baby born after the family won a major prize may be justified to be called Amara. There are many reasons to bestow a Igbo child name. Amarachi The name is pronounced as amara chi. Grace of God or Mercy of God is the meaning of Amarachi. Multitude of parents name their babies with the name of Amarachi especially if the babies deserve God’s grace or mercy. A luckiest baby may be worthy to be called Amarachi. Amaradiriunu The name is pronounced as amara diri unu. The meaning of the name is “grace” or “mercy” be with you or on all of you. Parents will contentedly name their children the name knowing very well that the name reflect to them as well. The name is suitable for naming it to either a boy or girl child. Amaranezie The name is pronounced as amara ne zie. The meaning of the name is “grace to the family.” The name is deliberately fashioned to cover parents’ family or household that will bring together the entire family for a long time. The name may be appropriate for a boy child, but it is specially more suitable to a girl child and that’s why parents choose it for their girl child. Amaraudo The name is pronounced as amara udo. Grace of peace or mercy of peace is the meaning of Amaraudo. Parents may deliberately name their child that where there no peace within the family or neighbours expecting that the child spirit will bring peace. Anuche The name is pronounced as anu che. The meaning of the name is from the core soul. Basing on focal point of heart, parents can name their baby any name they found suited for the child. Anurumakuko The name is pronounced as anu rum akuko. “I heard the story” is the meaning of the name. The name is fitting to name it to a boy or girl child. There may be a good reason to designate a child with the name. The story they heard may be good or bad news but would typically be delightful message. Anurumoluchi The name is pronounced as anu rum olu chi. “I heard the voice of God” is the meaning of the name. The name is appropriate to assign it to a boy or girl child. There may be a good reason to designate a child with the name. The voice of God heard may be good or bad news but would typically be delightful message from God. Anyamiri The name is pronounced as anya miri. The meaning of Anyamiri would be tears, weeping or crying. Emotional may be the reason for naming a child this name. Parents might have cried for a baby before they got this one. A mother might have cried a lot during the childbirth. In many cases, the name of Anyamiri is normally used as a nickname. Anyanwu (Anyanwụ) The name is pronounced as anya anwụ. The meaning of Anyanwu is sun but using it as a name would make it that sunshine is preordained. Some people also believe that as bright as the sun is the intention. The name is commonly used as a surname. Anyazu The name is pronounced as anya azu. Having your eyes behind your back is the meaning of the name. Watching your back all time can have many reasons for bearing the name or for your parents naming it to you as a constant reminder of what might occur. Anyighagbalaga The name is pronounced as anyi gha gba la ga. The meaning of the name is “we would run away” or “we should run away.” There may be a good reason to name a child this kind of name. We would or should run away may be named as a rhetorical expression. Apunanwu The name is pronounced as apu na anwu. The meaning of the name is priceless, cute or precious. The name of Apunanwu is suitable to name a girl child. It is likely that parents might have listened to people calling their daughter cute or precious to name her that. Arapulam The name is pronounced as ara pụla mụ. “Don’t leave me” is the meaning of Arapulam. Most people believe their child may leave or forget them when the child grows up especially when they are successful and start to make money. The name is a constant reminder of what parents imagine might happen and should not prove them the obvious. Aririoayi The name is pronounced as a ri rio ayi. The meaning is to accept “our entreaty.” God has acknowledged our plea or request for a baby. Bestowing the name to a baby is a continuous reminder of what God did for them especially where the noticeability of childbearing being grim. Asaramgiukwu The name is pronounced as asara mụ gi ukwu. The meaning of the name is “I answered your question.” From time-to-time mother-in-law, father or friend may ask a couple when are you having your own child? Several couples may reply soon. Presenting their baby the name has answered the question people were asking before baby attain. Remember that this name might be the child’s second name so it can be any name parents decided on. Asaramhaukwu The name is pronounced as asara mụ ha ukwu. The meaning of the name is “I answered their question.” Sometimes countless people can be inquisitive by asking a couple when are they planning to have their own baby? Some couple may approximately response soon. Conferring their baby the name has answered the question people were asking them before about their baby consummated. Asaramukwu The name is pronounced as asara mụ ukwu. The meaning of the name is “I answered the question.” Many people take it upon themselves to be asking a couple when are they having their own baby? Some couple may say soon. Bestowing their baby the name has answered the question people were asking before newborn arrived. Keep in mind that this name possibly will be the child’s second name accordingly it can be any name parents determined. Atukwasaram The name is pronounced as atu kwa sara mụ. The meaning of the name is “I am yearning for or anticipating.” I am hopeful that our child will be healthy and will do well in life. Atukwasaramgiobi The name is pronounced as atu kwa sara mụ gi obi. The meaning of the name is “my heart is yearning for you or looking forward to you.” I am hopeful that our child will be healthy and will do well in life, so I am banking or depending on him/her. Atulaegwu The name is pronounced as atula egwu. The meaning of the name is “don’t be afraid, scared or be brave.” Parents want their child to be brave and not to be afraid to tackle any task or obstacle. The name typically would be suitable as a second or nickname, in addition to be likely designated, especially for a boy child. Ayibunkeya The name is pronounced as ayi bu nke ya. “We are his/hers” is the meaning of the name. The name would be, typically appropriate for a boy or a girl child. Preferred for the regular reminder to the child that his or her parents are always with him/her. Ayinariọ The name is pronounced as ayi na riọ. The meaning of the name is “we are pleading, appealing or praying.” We are pleading for our child to make it successful. We are praying for our child to be spiritual. Our child must have a brother or sister, that’s what we are using child’s name to supplicate. Azuka The name is pronounced as azu ka. “Confidence” is the meaning of the name. Every parent’s ambition is for their child to be self-confidence in life. Having the name preference, this is a constant reminder to the child to be poise or buoyancy in life. The name of Azuka would most likely be designated to a girl child. Please note that this page is still under construction Batanaobi The name is pronounced as ba ta na obi. The meaning of the name is affection, desire to submit to emotion or draw closer to one’s heart. The name is more suitable to a girl child. Parents may choose the name due to the affection they have towards their newborn. Batanaobianyi The name is pronounced as ba ta na obi anyi. The meaning of the name would be “come to our hearts” or “having a place in our heart.” The affection, desire to submit to emotion or draw closer to our hearts. The name may be more suitable to a girl child, though a boy child may take advantage of the name as well. Batanaobim The name is pronounced as bata na obi mụ. The meaning would be come to my heart or having a place in my heart for you. Generally, the name is used as a nickname by boyfriends and girlfriends. Although many parents avoid using Batanaobim instead use Batanaobianyi. Biakanyikele The name is pronounced as bia ka anyi kele. “Come let us give thanks” is the meaning of the name. Parents specify their child this name by means of what God, doctor, contributors, etc., has done for them. Although bestowing the name might be for another reason. The name may be suitable for a boy or a girl child. Biakanyikelechi The name is pronounced as bia ka anyi kele chi. The meaning of the name is come let us give thanks, show gratitude or praise God. Parents may have been told by doctor that they would not be able to have but at the end, they manage to have baby. Naming their child this scrupulous name because they believed that God has done it for them. Biakute The name is pronounced as bia ku te. The meaning of the name is stay with, let’s convene, to congregate, be associated with or be tied in with. Many reasons for bestowing this name to a child. Grandparents may be the kinsfolks that perhaps suggested the name with the hope that their grandchild can sometimes stay with them (Biakuteanyi – stay with us). Biasorom The name is pronounced as bia soro mụ. “Come, follow me” is the meaning of the name. Countless reasons to name this to a child. And it could be, come to follow me pray to God, come to follow me do business or follow my footsteps. The name is suitable to tag a boy or a girl child. Bikonara The name is pronounced as biko nara. The meaning of the name is “please accept, take or have.” Please God accept our prayers for a baby or for giving us a baby. Pleasure to accept the gift. Take the offering or donation for what you have done for us. Any of those reasons can be the reason why, of naming a child Bikonara. Bikonyemike The name is pronounced as biko nye mụ ike. The meaning of the name is “please give me strength, power or energy.” Binyerechukwu The name is pronounced as binyere chu kwu. The meaning of the name is “stay with God, be at peace or establish yourself with God.” This name Binyerechukwu can be named to a boy or girl child. Bueze The name is pronounced as bu eze. The meaning is he is king or would be king. Buocheze The name is pronounced as bu och eze. The meaning is the ruling king or ruler of kings Burunkpam The name is pronounced as buru nkpa mụ. The meaning of the name is carry my burden. Cart off my obligation. Buteaririọ The name is pronounced as bute ari riọ. The meaning of the name is bring what you are asking. Handing over or exhibiting the offering. Buteaririọgi The name is pronounced as bute ari riọ gi. The meaning of the name is bring what you are tendering. Conveying your contribution or donation. Handing over or exhibiting your offering. Buteuzo The name is pronounced as bu te uzo. The meaning is lead first, head start or be in front. Please note that this page is still under construction Chebenuya The name is pronounced as che be nu ya The meaning of the name is protect him or her. Chefu The name is pronounced as che fu. Meaning: Forgetfulness or absentminded. Chekwem The name is pronounced as che kwe mụ. The meaning of the name ishold on for me, be patient, wait on for me or be contingent. Chekwendu The name is pronounced as che kwe ndu. The meaning of the name is hold on to life, safeguard or look after life. Chetachi The name is pronounced as cheta chi. The meaning of the name is Remember God Chetakwam The name is pronounced as che ta kwa mụ. The meaning of the name is remember me. Chetankaimere The name is pronounced as cheta nka imere. Meaning: remember what you have done, bear in mind what you accomplished or consider what you organised. Chetayi The name is pronounced as cheta ayi. The meaning of the name is remember, think of us or keep us in mind. Chetekwam The name is pronounced as chete kwa mụ. The meaning of the name is remember me. Chetekwamchineke The name is pronounced as chete kwa mụ chi neke. The meaning of the name is remember me God. Chi The name is pronounced as chi. The meaning of Chi is a short form of Chinaeke which is God. No parent will deliberately name a baby Chi or Chinaeke. However, will instead connect Chi or Chinaeke with a joining or bonding word. Chiadika The name is pronounced as chi ad ika. The meaning is Chiagozie The name is pronounced as chi agozie. The meaning of the name is God has blessed me Chiamaka The name is pronounced as chi amaka. The meaning of the name is God is bigger or stronger. Chiamanda The name is pronounced as chi amanda. The meaning of the name isGod will not fail Chiasoka The name is pronounced as chi asoka. The meaning of the name is God is too sweet Chiazakam The name is pronounced as chi azaka mụ. The meaning of the name is God has answered me Chibueze The name is pronounced as chi bu eze. Chibuifem The name is pronounced as chi bu ife mụ. The meaning of the name is God is my light Chibundo The name is pronounced as chi bu ndo. The meaning of the name is God is my shelter Chibuzo The name is pronounced as chi bu ụzọ. The meaning of the name is God is in front. Chidera The name is pronounced as chi de ra. The meaning of the name is Once God says it (destiny can’t be changed) Chideziri The name is pronounced as chi de ziri. The meaning of the name is God wrote my story Chidiebere The name is pronounced as chi di ebere. Meaning: God is merciful Chidinma The name is pronounced as chi di nma. The name Chidinma is mostly associated with a girl child nonetheless a boy child can equally be named with it as well. Meaning: God is good Chidiogo The name is pronounced as chi di ogo. The meaning of the name is God is gracious Chidubem The name is pronounced as chi du be mụ. The meaning of the name is God lives with me Chidumebi The name is pronounced as chi dum ebi. The meaning of the name is God lives with me Chiemeka The name is pronounced as chi eme ka. The meaning of the name is God has done well Chighariam The name is pronounced as chi ghari amụ. Meaning: Reflect differently, my new circumstance, my turn around or transformation. Chigoze The name is pronounced as chi go ze. The meaning of the name is God blessing. Chigozie The name is pronounced as chi gozie. The meaning of the name is God blessing Chijindu The name is pronounced as chi ji ndu. The meaning of the name is God is the possession of life or God is sustaining life. Chijioke The name is pronounced as chi ji oke. The meaning of the name is God is the custodian of all blessings Chikodi The name is pronounced as chi ko di. “The day seemed somehow” is the meaning of the name or could be translated as to mean “how is the day seem like?” Chikodiri The name is pronounced as chi ko diri. The meaning of the name can be translated as “the day seemed somehow different.” Chikwendu The name is pronounced as chi kwe ndu. The meaning of the name is God will allow life. Chikwunna The name is pronounced as chi kwu nna. The meaning of the name is God. Chima The name is pronounced as chi ma. The meaning of the name is God knows Chinakpogi The name is pronounced as Chi na akpọ gi. The meaning is your God is calling you. Chinasa The name is pronounced as chi na asa. The meaning of the name is God will answer Chinazor The name is pronounced as chi na azor. The meaning of the name is God will saves Chinbunaobi The name is pronounced as chi nbu na obi. Meaning: God resides or lives in heart. Chinbunaobim The name is pronounced as chi nbu na obi. The meaning of the name is God resides or lives in my heart. Chineke The name is pronounced as chi na eke. The meaning of the name is God. No parent will deliberately name a baby Chinaeke. However, will instead connect Chinaeke with a joining or bonding word. Chinekem The name is pronounced as chi na eke mụ. The meaning of the name is my God. Chinekenakpogi The name is pronounced as Chi neke na akpọ gi. The meaning is God is calling you. Chinelo The name is pronounced as chi nọ elo. The meaning of the name is God thinks for me Chinemerem The name is pronounced as chi ne mere mụ. The meaning of the name is what God is doing for me or my God is doing it. Chinenye The name is pronounced as chi ne enye. The meaning of the name is God gives Chinonso The name is pronounced as chi no nso. The meaning of the name is God is near Chinwe The name is pronounced as chi nwe. The meaning of the name is God has power over, God owns or God has possession. Chinwendu The name is pronounced as chi nwe ndụ. The meaning of the name is God has power over life or God owns life. Chinyere The name is pronounced as chi nyere. The meaning of the name is God’s gift Chioma The name is pronounced as chi oma. The name, Chioma is frequently connected with a girl child, even so, a boy child can likewise be named with it as well. The meaning of the name is Good God and can equally mean the day is good. Please note that this page is still under construction
Igbo Names [Aha Igbo]
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