What Igbo names do you know and what is their meaning? The Igbo ethnic group is one of the largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria. They are primarily found in the southeastern part of the country, with a population estimated to be over 40 million people. The Igbo people have a rich culture and history that dates back to ancient times.
The Igbo people have a complex system of beliefs, customs, and traditions, which are heavily influenced by their religious and spiritual beliefs. They are predominantly Christians, but they also practice traditional religion and believe in a supreme being, who they call Chukwu or Chineke.
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The Igbo people are also known for their colorful festivals and ceremonies, which are celebrated throughout the year.
90+ Cultural Igbo Names and their Meanings
Names | Meaning | Gender | |
1 | ADAEZE | “king’s daughter” | female |
2 | ADANNA | “father’s first daughter” | female |
3 | ADANNAYA | “her father’s first daughter” | female |
4 | Adimchukwunobi | Am in God’s heart | |
5 | AKACHI | “the hand of God” | unisex |
6 | AKUCHI | “God’s wealth” | female |
7 | Akummiriigwe | The Dew of Heaven | |
8 | AMADI | “free man” | male |
9 | AMAKA/CHIAMAKA | “God is good” | female |
10 | AMARA | “grace” | female |
11 | AMARACHI | “God’s grace” | |
12 | AÑULI/ANULIKA | “joy/joy is greater” | female |
13 | AZUBUIKE | “the past is your strength” | male |
14 | CHI | “god spirtual being” | unisex |
15 | CHIAMAKA | “God is beautiful” | female |
16 | CHIBUEZE | “God is the king” | male |
17 | CHIBUIKE | “God is strength” | male |
18 | Chibunwannem | God is my sibling | |
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19 | CHIBUZO | “God leads the way” | male |
20 | CHICHI | “God | unisex |
21 | CHIDI | “God exists” | unisex |
22 | CHIDIEBERE | “God is merciful” | unisex |
23 | CHIDIEBUBE | “God is glorious” | unisex |
24 | CHIDIEGWU | “God is wonderful” | male |
25 | CHIDIKE | “God is strong” | male |
26 | CHIDIMMA | “God is good” | female |
27 | CHIDUBEM | “guided by God” | female |
28 | CHIEMEKA | “God has performed great deeds” | male |
29 | CHIJINDUM | “God holds my life” | male |
30 | CHIKA | “God is the greatest” | unisex |
31 | CHIKE | “God’s power” | male |
32 | CHIKELU / CHIKERE | “God created” | male |
33 | Chikeluwa | God who created the world | |
34 | CHIMA | “God knows” | male |
35 | Chimbusomma | My God is so beautiful | |
36 | Chimdalu | Thank you | |
37 | Chimeremeze | My God made me King | |
38 | Chimsimdiri | My God said I shall live | |
39 | Chinalu | God is at work | |
40 | CHINASA | “God answers” | female |
41 | CHINEDU | “God leads” | male |
42 | CHINONSO | “God is nearby” | unisex |
43 | CHINWE | “God owns” | female |
44 | CHINWEIKE | “God owns power” | male |
45 | CHINWENDU | “God owns life” | unisex |
46 | CHINWEUBA | “God owns wealth” | male |
47 | CHINYELU /CHINYER | “God gave” | female |
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48 | CHIOMA | “good God” | female |
49 | Chisomaga (Chisom) | God walks with me | |
50 | Chisomnazu (Som) | God is my protector (God is behind me) | |
51 | Chizaramekpere | God Answered my prayers | |
52 | CHIZOBA | “God protect us” | female |
53 | CHUKS | “God”-Slangs | male |
54 | CHUKWUDI | “there is God | male |
55 | CHUKWUEMEKA | “God has done something great” | male |
56 | Chukwukasiemobi | God console my heart | |
57 | CHUKWUMA | “God knows” | male |
58 | EBELE | “mercy kindness” | unisex |
59 | Echioma (Oma) | Brighter Tomorrow | |
60 | EKENE | “praise” | unisex |
61 | EKENEDILICHUKWU | “all praise to God” | unisex |
62 | Ekpereamaka | Prayer is beautiful | |
63 | EKWUEME | “he says he does” | male |
64 | EMEKA | “great deeds” | male |
65 | Enyichukwu | God’s friend | |
66 | ENYINNAYA | “his father’s friend” | male |
67 | FUMNANYA | “love me” | female |
68 | Ifechukwuadigo | God’s light has come | |
69 | IFUNANYA | “love” | female |
70 | IKENNA | “father’s power” | male |
71 | Kachizamekpere | Let God answer my prayer | |
72 | Kaitochukwu | Let’s praise God | |
73 | Kammarachukwu | Let me know God | |
74 | Kamsiyochukwu | How I pleaded with God | |
75 | Lotachukwu | Remember God | |
76 | Makuochukwu | Embrace God | |
77 | NDIDI | “patience” | female |
78 | NGOZI | “blessing” | female |
79 | NKECHI | “Gods own” | female |
80 | NKECHINYERE | “what God has given” | female |
81 | NKEMDILIM | “let mine be mine” | female |
82 | NKIRU | “the best is still to come” | female |
83 | NKIRUKA | “the one ahead is better” | female |
84 | NNAMDI | “my father is alive” | male |
85 | NNEKA | “my mother is greater” | female |
86 | NNENNA | “father’s mother” | female |
87 | NNENNE | “mother’s mother” | female |
88 | NWANNEKA | “my siblings are supreme” | female |
89 | Nwukaamaka | Children born on Sunday are beautiful | |
90 | OBI | “heart” | unisex |
91 | OGECHI | “Gods time” | female |
92 | OGECHUKWUKAMA | “God’s time is beautiful” | female |
93 | Oguguochukwu | Befriend God | |
94 | Olisabinaigwe | God in Heaven | |
95 | OLUCHI | “God’s work” | female |
96 | ONYEKA | “who is greater” | unisex |
97 | ONYEKACHI | “who is greater than God?” | unisex |
98 | Otitochukwu | In God’s Praise |
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