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90+ Cultural Igbo Names and their Meanings

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

NamesMeaningGender
1ADAEZE“king’s daughter”female
2ADANNA“father’s first daughter”female
3ADANNAYA“her father’s first  daughter”female
4Adimchukwunobi                 Am in God’s heart 
5AKACHI“the hand of God”unisex
6AKUCHI “God’s wealth”female
7Akummiriigwe                       The Dew of Heaven 
8AMADI“free man”male
9AMAKA/CHIAMAKA “God is good”female
10AMARA“grace”female
11AMARACHI                      “God’s grace”                                              
12AÑULI/ANULIKA“joy/joy is greater”female
13AZUBUIKE “the past is your strength”male
14CHI“god  spirtual being”unisex
15CHIAMAKA “God is beautiful”female
16CHIBUEZE “God is the king”male
17CHIBUIKE“God is strength”male
18ChibunwannemGod is my sibling 
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19CHIBUZO“God leads the way”male
20CHICHI  “Godunisex
21CHIDI“God exists”          unisex
22CHIDIEBERE  “God is merciful”unisex
23CHIDIEBUBE  “God is glorious”unisex
24CHIDIEGWU“God is wonderful”male
25CHIDIKE  “God is strong”male
26CHIDIMMA  “God is good”female
27CHIDUBEM  “guided by God”female
28CHIEMEKA“God has performed great deeds”male
29CHIJINDUM“God holds my life”male
30CHIKA“God is the greatest”unisex
31CHIKE “God’s power”male
32CHIKELU / CHIKERE“God created” male
33ChikeluwaGod who created the world 
34CHIMA  “God knows”male
35ChimbusommaMy God is so beautiful 
36Chimdalu Thank you 
37ChimeremezeMy God made me King 
38ChimsimdiriMy God said I shall live 
39Chinalu God is at work 
40CHINASA“God answers”female
41CHINEDU“God leads”male
42CHINONSO “God is nearby”unisex
43CHINWE“God owns”female
44CHINWEIKE “God owns power”male
45CHINWENDU“God owns life”unisex
46CHINWEUBA“God owns wealth”male
47CHINYELU /CHINYER“God gave” female
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48CHIOMA“good God” female
49Chisomaga (Chisom)God walks with me 
50Chisomnazu (Som) God is my protector (God is behind me) 
51ChizaramekpereGod Answered my prayers 
52CHIZOBA “God protect us”female
53CHUKS “God”-Slangsmale
54CHUKWUDI“there is Godmale
55CHUKWUEMEKA “God has done something great”male
56ChukwukasiemobiGod console my heart 
57CHUKWUMA“God knows”male
58EBELE“mercy  kindness”unisex
59Echioma (Oma)  Brighter Tomorrow 
60EKENE “praise”unisex
61EKENEDILICHUKWU“all praise to God”unisex
62EkpereamakaPrayer is beautiful 
63EKWUEME“he says  he does”male
64EMEKA“great deeds”male
65EnyichukwuGod’s friend 
66ENYINNAYA“his father’s friend”male
67FUMNANYA“love me”female
68IfechukwuadigoGod’s light has come 
69IFUNANYA “love”female
70IKENNA   “father’s power”male
71Kachizamekpere  Let God answer my prayer 
72KaitochukwuLet’s praise God 
73KammarachukwuLet me know God 
74KamsiyochukwuHow I pleaded with God 
75Lotachukwu Remember God 
76MakuochukwuEmbrace God 
77NDIDI  “patience” female
78NGOZI“blessing”female
79NKECHI“Gods own”female
80NKECHINYERE“what God has given”female
81NKEMDILIM “let mine be mine”female
82NKIRU  “the best is still to come”female
83NKIRUKA “the one ahead is better”female
84NNAMDI “my father is alive”male
85NNEKA “my mother is greater”female
86NNENNA“father’s mother”female
87NNENNE“mother’s mother”female
88NWANNEKA  “my siblings are supreme”female
89NwukaamakaChildren born on Sunday are beautiful 
90OBI“heart”unisex
91OGECHI“Gods time”female
92OGECHUKWUKAMA “God’s time is beautiful”female
93OguguochukwuBefriend God 
94OlisabinaigweGod in Heaven 
95OLUCHI “God’s work”female
96ONYEKA  “who is greater”unisex
97ONYEKACHI “who is greater than God?”unisex
98OtitochukwuIn God’s Praise 

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