This article is about Igbo names and their English meaning. The Igbo-speaking people dominate the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.
They are known for their entrepreneurial and expansionist desires. The Igbos are also known for their rich cultural heritage, of which their naming system is only an aspect of this fascinating cultural heritage.
Igbo names are considered one of the sweetest and most interesting names within the landscape of Nigeria, as many variables influence the naming of a child in Igbo culture.
For instance, if a family that had lost, say, four children decide to have another baby, they might name this baby OZOEMELA, which means LET ANOTHER NOT HAPPEN. So the best way to understand an Igbo person is first to understand his name, as that will give you a guild into the dynamics that conditioned his naming.
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If you live in Nigeria, chances are that you must have heard some funny and weird-sounding Igbo names that you only wished you knew their meaning, but unfortunately, you don’t. But don’t worry, because I will show you the meaning of these names and their gender base because some of these names are gender-sensitive.
Igbo Names And Meaning
So, without expending most of our time, here are the common Igbo names and their English meanings.
IGBO NAMES ENGLISH MEANING GENDER
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ADAEZE – “king’s daughter” female
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ADANNA – “father’s first daughter” female
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ADANNAYA – “her father’s first daughter” female
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AKACHI – “the hand of God” unisex
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AKUCHI – “God’s wealth” female
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AMADI – “free man” male
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AMAKA /CHIAMAKA. “God is good” female
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AMARA – “grace” female
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AMARACHI – “God’s grace” female
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AÑULI/ANULIKA “joy/joy is greater” female
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AZUBUIKE – “the past is your strength” male
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CHI – “god, spirtual being” unisex
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CHIAMAKA – “God is beautiful” female
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CHIBUEZE – “God is the king” male
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CHIBUIKE – “God is strength” male
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CHIBUZO – “God leads the way” male
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CHICHI – “God”. unisex
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CHIDI – “God exists” unisex
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CHIDIEBERE – “God is merciful” unisex
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CHIDIEBUBE – “God is glorious” unisex
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CHIDIEGWU – “God is wonderful” male
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CHIDIKE – “God is strong” male
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CHIDIMMA – “God is good” female
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CHIDUBEM – “guided by God” female
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CHIEMEKA – “God has performed great deeds” male
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CHIJINDUM – “God holds my life” male
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CHIKA “God is the greatest” unisex
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CHIKE – “God’s power” male
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CHIKELU / CHIKERE. – “God created” male
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CHIMA – “God knows” male
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CHINASA – “God answers” female
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CHINEDU – “God leads” male
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CHINONSO – “God is nearby” unisex
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CHINWE – “God owns” female
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CHINWEIKE – “God owns power” male
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CHINWENDU – “God owns life” unisex
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CHINWEUBA – “God owns wealth” male
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CHINYELU /CHINYERE. “God gave” female
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CHIOMA – “good God” female
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CHIZOBA – “God protect us” female
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CHUKS – “God”-Slangs male
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CHUKWUDI – “there is God”. male
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CHUKWUEMEKA – “God has done something great” male
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CHUKWUMA – “God knows”. male
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EBELE – “mercy, kindness” unisex
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EKENE – “praise” unisex
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EKENEDILICHUKWU – “all praise to God” unisex
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EKWUEME – “he says, he does” male
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EMEKA – “great deeds” male
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ENYINNAYA – “his father’s friend” male
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FUMNANYA – “love me” female
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IFUNANYA – “love” female
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IKENNA – “father’s power” male
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NDIDI – “patience” female
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NGOZI – “blessing” female
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NKECHI – “Gods own” female
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NKECHINYERE – “what God has given” female
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NKEMDILIM – “let mine be mine” female
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NKIRU – “the best is still to come” female
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NKIRUKA – “the one ahead is better” female
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NNAMDI – “my father is alive” male
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NNEKA – “my mother is greater” female
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NNENNA – “father’s mother” female
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NNENNE – “mother’s mother” female
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NWANNEKA – “my siblings are supreme” female
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OBI – “heart” unisex
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OGECHI “Gods time” female
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OGECHUKWUKAMA – “God’s time is beautiful” female
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OLUCHI – “God’s work” female
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ONYEKA – “who is greater”. unisex
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ONYEKACHI – “who is greater than God?” unisex
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UDO – “peace” female
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UZOCHI – “God’s way” female
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UZOMA – “good way” unisex
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Chisomaga (Chisom) God walks with me
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Chisomnazu (Som) God is my protector (God is behind me)
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Somnazu (Som) Walk behind me
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Chukwukasiemobi God console my heart
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Echioma (Oma) Brighter Tomorrow
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Enyichukwu God’s friend
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Chimeremeze My God made me King
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Chibunwannem God is my sibling
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Kaitochukwu Let’s praise God
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Chimsimdiri My God said I shall live
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Oguguochukwu Befriend God
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Makuochukwu Embrace God
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Lotachukwu Remember God, Remember the Father
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Kachizamekpere Let God answer my prayer
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Chizaramekpere God Answered my prayers
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Ekpereamaka Prayer is beautiful
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Nwukaamaka Children born on Sunday are beautiful
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Otitochukwu In God’s Praise
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Otutuchukwu Chant for God
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Chimdalu Thank you, my God,
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Chinalu God is at work
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Akummiriigwe The Dew of Heaven
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Kamsiyochukwu How I pleaded with God
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Fesochukwu Worship only God
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Chikeluwa God who created the world
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Ifechukwuadigo God’s light has come
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Adimchukwunobi Am in God’s heart
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Chimbusomma My God is so beautiful
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Zikoranachigidimma Show the world your God is good
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Kammarachukwu Let me know God
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Olisabinaigwe God in Heaven
Now you’ve known the meaning of those names that you’ve always wanted to know their meaning. If you think there is any other name or names that I have not included in this list, which I should know about, please do well to inform me through the comment section down below.
Perfect Igbo Names for Twin
FAQ
What is the most beautiful Igbo name?
The lovely names below will encourage your female child to become an accomplished woman in society.
- Daberechi: Lean on God.
- Daluchi: Thank you, God.
- Eberechi: God’s mercy.
- Ekpereamaka: Prayer is beautiful.
- Erinma: A child of beauty and great prospect.
- Eziamaka: One who believes that good things are obtained by going out.
What is my gift from God in Igbo?
Ifesinachi: Gift from God.
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