Igbo names.
563 verified names from Nigeria — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Abuchi“It is God / it is the chi (personal spiritual guardian).”/ah-BOO-chee/maleAchike“God's hand.”/ah-CHEE-keh/maleAda“The first daughter or senior daughter in the family”/AH-dah/femaleAdachukwu“Daughter of God.”/ah-dah-CHOO-kwoo/femaleAdaego“Daughter who is precious as wealth”/ah-DAH-eh-goh/femaleAdaeze“Princess; daughter of a king”/ah-DAH-eh-zeh/femaleAdaku“Daughter who is a treasure”/ah-DAH-koo/femaleAdamma“Beautiful daughter”/ah-DAHM-mah/femaleAdanma“Beautiful daughter”/ah-DAHN-mah/femaleAdanna“Daughter of her father; a beloved father's daughter”/ah-DAHN-nah/femaleAdaobi“Daughter of the heart; a deeply cherished daughter”/ah-DAH-oh-bee/femaleAdaoha“Daughter of the people; a daughter who belongs in the community”/ah-DAH-oh-hah/femaleAdaolisa“Daughter of God”/ah-DAH-oh-lee-sah/femaleAdaora“Daughter of the people”/ah-DAH-oh-rah/femaleAdaugo“Daughter of glory; a glorious daughter”/ah-DAH-oo-goh/femaleAdaugochukwu“Daughter of God's glory; also understood as God's glorious/precious daughter.”/ah-dah-oo-goh-CHOO-kwoo/femaleAdimma“A beautiful or good daughter”/ah-DIM-mah/femaleAfam“My name.”/AH-fahm/maleAgu“Lion-hearted; strong and courageous”/AH-goo/anyAgunnanna“Father's leopard (often figuratively, a father's brave or formidable child).”/ah-goon-NAHN-nah/maleAhamefuna“May my name and family legacy never be forgotten”/ah-hah-meh-foo-nah/maleAhebi“A rare historical Igbo woman’s name, associated with strength and leadership”/ah-HEH-bee/femaleAkachukwu“The hand of God”/ah-kah-CHOO-kwoo/anyAkaeze“The king's hand; a person entrusted with authority”/ah-kah-EH-zeh/anyAkaolisa“The hand of God”/ah-kah-oh-LEE-sah/anyAkuabata“Wealth has entered the family”/ah-koo-ah-BAH-tah/anyAkubueze“Wealth is king”/ah-koo-boo-EH-zeh/anyAkudi“Wealth exists / there is wealth.”/ah-KOO-dee/femaleAkudo“Wealth and peace”/ah-KOO-doh/femaleAkujobi“Wealth has joined the family”/ah-koo-JOH-bee/anyAkunna“The father's wealth; a child treasured as a family's wealth”/ah-KOON-nah/anyAkuoma“Good wealth; a precious blessing”/ah-koo-OH-mah/anyAkwaugo“Eagle's egg.”/ah-kwah-OO-goh/femaleAkwugo“Eagle's egg.”/ah-KWOO-goh/femaleAlozie“A traditional Igbo name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-loh-ZEH/maleAmadi“A free-born or free person”/ah-MAH-dee/maleAmaechi“Who knows what tomorrow will bring?”/ah-mah-EH-chee/anyAmaka“Beautiful; one whose presence brings beauty”/ah-MAH-kah/femaleAmaogechukwu“Who knows God's appointed time?”/ah-mah-oh-geh-CHOO-kwoo/anyAmara“Grace.”/ah-MAH-rah/femaleAmarachi“God's grace”/ah-mah-rah-CHEE/femaleAmobi“One who understands the heart”/ah-MOH-bee/anyAmuche“Who knows?; a child whose future is known to God”/ah-MOO-cheh/femaleAnayo“One who looks ahead with hope”/ah-NYAH-oh/anyAnayochukwu“One who looks to God”/ah-nyah-oh-CHOO-kwoo/anyAnelechi“God is watching/has looked upon one.”/ah-neh-LEH-chee/femaleAnuli“Joy and happiness”/ah-NOO-lee/femaleAnulika“Joy is greater; a child who brings abundant happiness”/ah-noo-LEE-kah/femaleAnuliorah“Joy is greater; a child who makes the family’s happiness overflow”/ah-noo-lee-OH-rah/femaleAnuri“Joy and gladness”/ah-NOO-ree/femaleAnwuli“Joy; a joyful blessing”/ahn-WOO-lee/femaleAnwulika“Joy is greater; an ever-increasing joy”/ahn-woo-LEE-kah/femaleAnyanwu“Sun, or the eye of the sun; a bright and radiant name”/ahn-yahn-WOO/anyArinze“One who is praised and celebrated”/ah-RIN-zeh/maleAwele“Joy, happiness, or delight.”/ah-WEH-leh/femaleAzikiwe“The past is greater/better (than the present).”/ah-ZEE-kee-weh/maleAzubuike“The past is strength; a person whose support makes them strong”/ah-zoo-BOO-ee-keh/anyAzuka“The past/back is greater or better.”/ah-ZOO-kah/anyAzunna“The father's strength and support”/ah-ZOON-nah/anyAzuoma“Good support; a dependable foundation”/ah-zoo-OH-mah/any
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Benedict“Blessed; a child surrounded by favor”/BEN-eh-dikt/maleBianca“White.”/bee-ANG-kah/femaleBianu“Please come; a warm invitation to draw near”/bee-AH-noo/anyBlessing“A blessing; a child welcomed as a gift”/BLES-ing/anyBonaventure“Good fortune; a joyful blessing for the family”/BON-ah-ven-chur/maleBoniface“Good fate or good fortune”/BON-ih-fays/maleBruno“Brown; dark-haired/dark-complexioned.”/BROO-noh/maleBuife“There is something valuable and worthwhile”/boo-EE-feh/anyBuifechukwu“God's own; a thing/possession of God.”/boo-EE-feh-CHOO-koo/anyBuike“Strength is present; one who is strong and resilient”/boo-EE-keh/anyBuoma“Beautiful and good-hearted”/boo-OH-mah/any
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Chiamaka“God is beautiful; God is wonderful”/chee-ah-MAH-kah/femaleChiamanda“God will not fail”/chee-ah-MAHN-dah/femaleChibueze“God is king”/chee-boo-EH-zeh/anyChibugo“God is glory; God's glory.”/chee-BOO-goh/femaleChibuihe“God is light.”/chee-boo-EE-heh/anyChibuike“God is strength”/chee-boo-EE-keh/anyChibundu“God is life”/chee-boon-DOO/anyChibunna“God is father.”/chee-boo-NAH/maleChibuzo“God is the way; God leads”/chee-boo-ZOH/anyChidalu“Thank God; a name celebrating a joyful blessing”/chee-DAH-loo/femaleChidiebere“God is merciful”/chee-dee-eh-BEH-reh/anyChidiebube“God is glorious”/chee-dee-eh-BOO-beh/anyChidike“God is powerful”/chee-dee-EE-keh/anyChidimma“God is good”/chee-dee-MAH/anyChidinma“God is good”/chee-DEEN-mah/femaleChidubem“God guides and leads me”/chee-doo-BEM/maleChiemerie“God has won”/chee-eh-meh-REE-eh/anyChigozie“May God bless”/chee-goh-ZEE-eh/anyChigozirim“May God bless me”/chee-goh-ZEE-rim/anyChijioke“God holds/controls the share or portion.”/chee-JEE-oh-keh/maleChika“God is greater”/CHEE-kah/anyChikadibia“God is greater than the physician; God is the greatest healer.”/chee-kah-dee-BEE-ah/maleChikaodinaka“God is better than anything”/chee-kah-oh-dee-NAH-kah/anyChikodi“God is present”/chee-koh-DEE/anyChikodili“God is patient”/chee-koh-dee-lee/femaleChima“God knows; a heartfelt expression of trust in divine wisdom”/CHEE-mah/maleChimamanda“My God will not fail me”/chee-mah-MAN-dah/femaleChimaobi“God knows the heart”/chee-mah-OH-bee/maleChimaramma“My God is beautiful; my God is good.”/chee-mah-RAHM-mah/femaleChimaraoke“God knows one’s allotted portion/destiny.”/chee-mah-RAH-oh-keh/maleChimere“God has made/done it.”/chee-MEH-reh/maleChimeremeze“God has made me a king.”/chee-meh-reh-MEH-zeh/maleChimezie“God perfects and puts things right”/chee-MEH-zee-eh/maleChinagorom“God is my advocate”/chee-nah-GOH-rom/maleChinaka“God is greater/superior.”/chee-NAH-kah/maleChinaza“God answers”/chee-nah-ZAH/anyChinazaekpere“God answers prayer; a long-awaited child welcomed with happiness”/chee-nah-zah-eh-KPEH-reh/femaleChinedu“God leads”/chee-neh-DOO/maleChinedum“God guides me”/chee-neh-DOOM/anyChinelo“God thinks of me.”/chee-neh-LOH/femaleChinenye“God gives; a child received as a joyful gift”/chee-neh-NYEH/femaleChinonso“God is near”/chee-NON-soh/anyChinonyelum“God is with me”/chee-noh-NYEH-loom/femaleChinwe“God owns all; God possesses”/chee-NWEH/anyChinweike“God is powerful”/chee-nweh-EE-keh/anyChinwendu“God owns life; life belongs to God”/chee-nweh-NDOO/anyChinweuba“God owns wealth; a name expressing trust in lasting provision.”/chee-nweh-OO-bah/anyChinyelu“God gives”/chee-nyeh-loo/anyChinyere“God has given”/chee-NYEH-reh/femaleChisara“God answers”/chee-SAH-rah/femaleChisom“God is with me”/chee-SOM/anyChisomaga“God walks with me”/chee-soh-MAH-gah/anyChizalum“God has answered me”/chee-zah-loom/anyChizaram“God has answered me.”/chee-zah-RAHM/anyChizitere“God sent this child”/chee-zee-TEH-reh/femaleChizoba“God protects”/chee-ZOH-bah/anyChizorom“God has saved/rescued me.”/chee-zoh-ROHM/anyChukwu“God; a devotional name invoking the supreme creator”/CHOOK-woo/maleChukwudalu“Thank God”/chook-woo-DAH-loo/anyChukwudi“God exists”/chook-woo-DEE/anyChukwudiagu“God is a lion—strong, courageous, and protective”/chook-woo-dee-AH-goo/maleChukwudiegwu“God is awesome and powerful”/chook-woo-dee-EG-woo/maleChukwudike“God is strong”/CHOO-koo-DEE-keh/maleChukwudimma“God is good”/chook-woo-DEEM-mah/maleChukwudiya“God is there/present.”/chook-woo-dee-YAH/anyChukwudubem“God guides me”/chook-woo-doo-BEM/anyChukwuebuka“God is great”/chook-woo-eh-BOO-kah/anyChukwuemeka“God has done great things”/chook-woo-eh-MEH-kah/anyChukwuemerie“God has triumphed/overcome.”/chook-woo-eh-MEH-ree-eh/anyChukwuikem“God is my strength”/CHOO-koo-EE-kem/maleChukwujekwu“God is great/supreme.”/chook-woo-JEK-woo/maleChukwuka“God is greater”/chook-WOO-kah/anyChukwukadibia“God is greater than the medicine man/healer.”/chook-woo-kah-dee-BEE-ah/maleChukwukamso“God is the one I follow.”/chook-woo-KAHM-soh/maleChukwuma“God has done great things”/chook-WOO-mah/anyChukwumerije“God has won the victory”/CHOO-koo-meh-ree-JEH/maleChukwunenye“God gives”/chook-woo-NY EH-nyeh/anyChukwunomso“God is close to me.”/chook-woo-NOM-soh/maleChukwunonso“God is near”/chook-woo-NON-soh/anyChukwunweike“God is powerful”/chook-woo-nweh-EE-keh/anyChukwunwike“God is my strength”/CHOO-koo-NWEE-keh/maleChukwunyere“God has given”/chook-woo-NYEH-reh/anyChukwuoma“God is good”/CHOO-kwoo-OH-mah/anyChukwuzorom“God has saved me.”/chook-woo-ZOH-rom/maleChukwuzuruike“God is sufficient; a reassuring name expressing complete trust in God”/chook-woo-zoo-roo-EE-keh/maleChuma“God knows.”/CHOO-mah/male
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Daberechi“Rely on God”/dah-beh-REH-chee/femaleDalu“Thank you; an expression of gratitude”/DAH-loo/anyDaluachi“Thank God; gratitude to God”/DAH-loo-AH-chee/anyDaluchukwu“Thank God; gratitude to God”/DAH-loo-CHOO-kwoo/anyDike“Strong man; warrior”/DEE-keh/maleDikechukwu“God is strong”/DEE-keh-CHOO-kwoo/maleDimgba“My strength”/DEEM-gbah/maleDimkpa“My man; my husband”/DEEM-kpah/maleDimma“It is good; goodness and well-being”/DEEM-mah/femaleDominic“Belonging to God; a hopeful name for a devoted life”/DOM-in-ik/maleDozie“Put things right; make things better”/DOH-zee-eh/maleDoziechukwu“God makes things right”/DOH-zee-eh-CHOO-kwoo/maleDubem“Guide me; lead me safely”/DOO-behm/maleDubemchukwu“God, guide me”/DOO-behm-CHOO-kwoo/maleDumebi“Live for me.”/doo-MEH-bee/female
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Ebele“Mercy, kindness, and compassion”/eh-BEH-leh/femaleEbere“Mercy and compassion”/eh-BEH-reh/anyEberechi“God's mercy”/eh-beh-REH-chee/femaleEberechukwu“God's mercy”/eh-beh-reh-CHOO-kwu/anyEbereoma“Mercy/kindness is good.”/eh-beh-reh-OH-mah/femaleEbube“Glory, splendour, or majesty”/eh-BOO-beh/anyEbubechukwu“God's glory”/eh-boo-beh-CHOO-kwu/anyEchefulam“Do not forget me”/eh-cheh-FOO-lam/anyEchendu“A thoughtful life”/eh-chen-DOO/maleEchezona“Do not forget”/eh-cheh-ZOH-nah/anyEjike“One who makes good use of strength and ability”/eh-JEE-keh/maleEjikeme“One who uses strength effectively”/eh-jee-KEH-meh/maleEjima“Twins; a child associated with twin birth”/eh-JEE-mah/anyEjiofor“One who holds the ofo, the staff/symbol of authority and justice.”/eh-jee-OH-for/maleEkene“Praise or thanksgiving”/eh-KEH-neh/anyEkenechukwu“Praise God”/eh-keh-neh-CHOO-kwu/anyEkenedilichukwu“Praise belongs to God”/eh-keh-neh-dee-lee-CHOO-kwu/anyEkpereamaka“Prayer is beautiful”/eh-kpeh-reh-ah-MAH-kah/femaleEkwueme“One who says and does what he promises”/eh-kwoo-EH-meh/maleEkwutosi“Praise of God/the Lord.”/eh-kwoo-TOH-see/femaleElochukwu“Praise of God”/eh-loh-CHOO-kwu/maleEmeka“God has done great things”/eh-MEH-kah/maleEmenike“One who possesses strength and power”/eh-meh-NEE-keh/maleEmmanuel“God is with us; a comforting name of faith”/ee-MAN-yoo-el/maleEnyi“Elephant, suggesting strength, dignity, and a powerful presence”/EN-yee/anyEnyinnaya“A friend of his father”/en-yin-NAH-yah/maleEnyioma“A good friend”/en-yee-OH-mah/anyErinma“A good/beautiful body or person of good appearance.”/eh-RIN-mah/femaleEze“King”/EH-zeh/maleEzeagwuna“The king does not end/perish (a tonal spelling is needed to fix the exact wording).”/eh-zeh-ah-GWOO-nah/maleEzeamama“A traditional Igbo name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/eh-zeh-ah-MAH-mah/maleEzeani“King of the land”/eh-zeh-AH-nee/maleEzeibe“King of the kin/people (Eze ịbụ/ibe, depending on the intended form).”/eh-ZEH-ee-beh/maleEzeji“King of the yam”/eh-zeh-JEE/maleEzennia“Father's king/king of the father (Eze Nna; often written Ezenna).”/eh-ZEN-nee-ah/maleEzenwa“A king’s child; a child of noble standing”/eh-ZEH-nwah/maleEzeoma“Good king”/eh-zeh-OH-mah/maleEzeonu“The king's mouth/voice.”/eh-ZEH-oh-noo/maleEzeudo“King of peace”/eh-zeh-OO-doh/maleEzeugo“King of glory or king of the eagle, depending on the intended tone of ugo.”/eh-zeh-OO-goh/maleEziada“A good daughter”/eh-zee-AH-dah/femaleEzinne“A good mother”/eh-ZEEN-neh/femaleEzinwa“A good child”/eh-ZEEN-wah/anyEzinwanne“Good sibling; a blessing for kindness, loyalty, and a strong bond among family members”/eh-zee-nwah-neh/anyEziokwu“Truth and honesty”/eh-zee-OHK-woo/anyEzioma“Good character and a kindly nature”/eh-zee-OH-mah/female
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Faith“Faith; belief or trust.”/FAYTH/anyFavour“A gracious blessing and gift from God”/FAY-vur/anyFelicia“Happy and fortunate”/feh-LEE-see-ah/femaleFelicity“Happiness and joy”/feh-LISS-i-tee/femaleFelistus“Happy and fortunate”/feh-LISS-tus/femaleFidelia“Faithful and devoted”/fee-DEE-lee-ah/femaleFidelis“Faithful and devoted”/fee-DEH-lis/maleFlora“A blooming flower and a symbol of beauty”/FLOR-ah/femaleFortune“Good fortune and a hopeful future”/FOR-chun/anyFranca“A free-spirited woman; the feminine form of Francis”/FRAN-kah/femaleFranklin“Strong-minded and free-spirited”/FRANK-lin/maleFriday“A child born on Friday”/FRY-day/maleFuchukwu“Look to/see God (Fụ Chukwu).”/foo-CHOO-kwoo/anyFumnanya“Love me; a tender reminder that the child is deeply loved”/foom-NAHN-yah/female
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Gerald“Rule of the spear/spear-ruler.”/JER-ald/maleGinika“What is greater?”/gih-nee-kah/anyGinikachukwu“What is greater than God?”/gih-nee-kah-CHOO-koo/anyGinikanwa“What is greater than a child?”/gih-nee-kahn-wah/anyGozie“May you be blessed”/goh-zee-eh/anyGoziechi“May God bless”/goh-zee-eh-chee/anyGozim“Bless me; may I be blessed”/goh-zeem/anyGregory“Watchful; alert.”/GREG-uh-ree/male
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Ibe“Twin”/EE-beh/anyIbeabuchi“No one compares with God”/ee-beh-ah-BOO-chee/maleIbekwe“The kin/people agree or consent.”/ee-BEK-weh/maleIdimma“Goodness; one who is good and lovely”/ee-DEEM-mah/femaleIfeanyi“Nothing is impossible”/ee-feh-AHN-yee/maleIfeanyichukwu“Nothing is impossible with God”/ee-feh-AHN-yee-CHOO-koo/maleIfechukwu“A gift from God”/ee-feh-CHOO-koo/anyIfejika“What I have is greater than what I seek”/ee-feh-JEE-kah/anyIfeoma“A good thing; a precious blessing”/ee-feh-OH-mah/femaleIfunanya“Love and affection”/ee-foo-NAHN-yah/femaleIgwe“King or traditional ruler; a name of authority and high honor.”/EE-gweh/maleIgwebuike“There is strength in unity”/ee-gweh-boo-EE-keh/anyIheanacho“What we seek/what is being sought.”/ee-heh-ah-NAH-choh/maleIheanetu“A traditional Igbo name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ee-heh-ah-NEH-too/maleIhunanya“Love and affection”/ee-hoo-NAHN-yah/femaleIhuoma“A beautiful face; a lovely presence”/ee-hoo-OH-mah/femaleIjeoma“A good journey; a safe journey”/ee-jeh-OH-mah/femaleIke“Strength and resilience”/EE-keh/anyIkeanyi“The strength of the people”/ee-keh-AHN-yee/anyIkeazor“Strength from behind; backing/supporting strength (Ikeazụ).”/ee-keh-AH-zor/maleIkechi“God's strength”/ee-keh-CHEE/maleIkechukwu“God's strength”/ee-keh-CHOO-koo/maleIkedi“Strength and resilience are present”/ee-KEH-dee/maleIkem“My strength”/EE-kem/maleIkemba“Strength of the nation; a name for a powerful and influential person.”/ee-KEM-bah/maleIkemefuna“My strength must not be lost”/ee-keh-meh-FOO-nah/maleIkenga“Personal strength, achievement, and the masculine Ikenga spiritual institution.”/ee-KENG-ah/maleIkenna“A father's strength”/ee-KEHN-nah/maleIkeogu“Strength of war/battle strength.”/ee-keh-OH-goo/maleIkeoha“Strength of the people”/ee-keh-OH-hah/maleIkeoma“Good strength”/ee-keh-OH-mah/maleIkwuoma“A good word; gracious speech”/ee-kwoo-OH-mah/anyIroha“An established Igbo surname also used as a personal name; the exact literal derivation needs the intended tonal form.”/ee-ROH-hah/male
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Jidechukwu“Hold fast to God”/jee-deh-CHOO-koo/maleJideka“Hold on to what is greater”/jee-deh-KAH/maleJidenna“Hold on to your father”/jee-deh-NAH/maleJideobi“Hold the heart; keep courage and steadfastness”/jee-deh-OH-bee/maleJideofor“Hold fast to the ofo—the family’s symbol of authority, justice, and blessing”/jee-deh-OH-for/maleJisike“Be strong; hold on with strength”/jee-SEE-keh/male
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Kachifo“May the day dawn; let there be daylight.”/kah-chee-FOH/femaleKachiside“As God has written or ordained”/kah-chee-SEE-deh/anyKachukwu“Leave it in God's hands”/kah-CHOO-kwu/anyKalu“An established Igbo personal and family name, especially in parts of Abia; its standalone etymology is not reliably glossed as “strength and dignity.””/KAH-loo/maleKambili“Let me live”/kahm-BEE-lee/femaleKamsiyochukwu“What I asked God for”/kahm-see-yoh-CHOO-kwu/anyKelechi“Give thanks to God”/keh-LEH-chee/anyKelechukwu“Praise God”/keh-leh-CHOO-kwu/anyKenechi“Thank God”/keh-NEH-chee/anyKenechukwu“Thank God”/keh-neh-CHOO-kwu/anyKosiso“As it pleases God”/koh-see-SOH/anyKosisochukwu“As it pleases God”/koh-see-soh-CHOO-kwu/any
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Maduabuchi“A human being is not God”/mah-doo-ah-BOO-chee/anyMaduakolam“No human being is greater than me”/mah-doo-ah-KOH-lam/anyMaduakonam“No human being is like me”/mah-doo-ah-KOH-nam/anyMaduamaka“People are beautiful”/mah-doo-ah-MAH-kah/femaleMaduawuchi“A human being is not God”/mah-doo-ah-WOO-chee/anyMadueke“A person born on Eke market day”/mah-doo-EH-keh/maleMaduka“Human beings are greater; people are of greater importance.”/mah-DOO-kah/maleMakuochukwu“Hold on to God; embrace God.”/mah-KWOO-oh-CHOO-koo/anyMbakwe“The community/nation agrees.”/mm-BAHK-weh/maleMgbada“Antelope, a graceful name connected with speed and beauty”/mm-BAH-dah/maleMgbafor“A girl born on Afo market day”/mm-gbah-FAWR/femaleMgbankwo“A girl born on Nkwo market day”/mm-gban-KWOH/femaleMgbeke“A girl born on Eke market day”/mm-gbeh-KEH/femaleMgbemena“The awaited time has come”/mm-bay-MEH-nah/anyMgbodile“The time has come”/mm-baw-DEE-leh/anyMgboye“A girl born on Oye market day”/mm-gboh-YEH/femaleMmaeze“The king’s beauty”/mma-EH-zeh/femaleMmaobasi“God’s beauty”/mma-aw-BAH-see/femaleMmeri“Victory and triumph”/m-MEH-ree/femaleMmerichukwu“God's victory”/m-meh-ree-CHOO-koo/anyMmesoma“Something good and beautiful”/mm-eh-SOH-mah/femaleMmesomachi“God’s goodness”/mm-eh-soh-mah-CHEE/anyMmesomachukwu“God’s goodness”/mm-eh-soh-mah-CHOO-koo/femaleMmesomma“Goodness is beautiful”/mm-eh-SOH-mah/femaleMunachi“I am with God”/moo-nah-CHEE/anyMunachimso“God walks with me”/moo-nah-cheem-SOH/anyMunachiso“God walks with me”/moo-nah-CHEE-soh/any
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Nchedo“Protection and safety”/n-cheh-doh/anyNchekwube“Hope”/n-cheh-kwoh-beh/anyNdidi“Patience and steadfastness”/n-dee-dee/anyNdidiamaka“Patience is beautiful”/n-dee-dee-ah-MAH-kah/femaleNdidiuto“Patience is sweet and brings good results”/n-DEE-dee-oo-toh/femaleNdu“Life.”/n-DOO/anyNdubuisi“Life comes first”/n-doo-boo-ee-see/maleNduka“Life is greater”/n-doo-kah/maleNdukaku“Life is greater than wealth—a celebration of the preciousness of life”/n-DOO-kah-koo/maleNdukauba“Life is more precious than wealth”/n-doo-kah-oo-bah/maleNdukwe“Life agrees/assents.”/n-DOO-kweh/maleNdulaka“Life is more precious than material riches—a warm wish for a long and fulfilling life”/n-doo-LAH-kah/anyNgozi“Blessing”/n-goh-zee/femaleNgozichukwu“God's blessing”/n-goh-zee-choo-koo/femaleNgozika“Blessings are greater”/n-goh-zee-kah/femaleNjideka“What I hold is greater”/n-jee-deh-kah/femaleNjoku“A name associated with the Njoku yam spirit and the abundance of the harvest”/n-JOH-koo/maleNkasiobi“Comfort of the heart”/n-kah-see-oh-bee/femaleNkechi“What belongs to God”/n-keh-chee/femaleNkechinyere“What God has given”/n-keh-chee-nyeh-reh/femaleNkem“Mine, a cherished gift to me”/n-kem/anyNkemakonam“What I have is greater than what I lack”/n-kem-ah-koh-nahm/femaleNkemdilim“What I have is truly mine”/n-kem-dee-leem/femaleNkemjika“What I have is greater”/n-kem-jee-kah/femaleNkiru“The future holds something greater”/n-kee-roo/femaleNkiruka“What lies ahead is greater”/nkee-ROO-kah/femaleNma“Beauty and goodness”/n-mah/femaleNmesoma“A beautiful and wonderful thing”/n-meh-soh-mah/femaleNnadi“Father lives; a joyful affirmation of family continuity and blessing”/n-NAH-dee/maleNnaemeka“My father has done great things”/n-nah-eh-meh-kah/maleNnaji“The father holds or possesses; a name expressing stability and family strength”/n-NAH-jee/maleNnamaka“Beauty is greater”/n-nah-mah-kah/femaleNnamani“My father's land.”/nah-MAH-nee/maleNnamdi“My father lives”/n-nahm-dee/maleNneamaka“Mother is beautiful and wonderful”/n-neh-ah-mah-kah/femaleNnebuife“Mother is something valuable/important.”/n-neh-boo-ee-feh/femaleNneka“Mother is supreme”/n-neh-kah/femaleNnenna“Grandmother, especially one's father's mother”/n-neh-nah/femaleNneoma“A good mother”/n-neh-oh-mah/femaleNneoyi“Mother’s image or likeness”/neh-NOH-yee/femaleNonso“Close to God and holiness”/non-soh/anyNonyelum“Please do not forget me”/noh-nyeh-loom/femaleNwabudike“A child is a warrior; a brave and courageous son”/nwah-boo-DEE-keh/maleNwabueze“A child is a king”/n-wah-boo-eh-zeh/maleNwachukwu“Child of God”/n-wah-choo-koo/maleNwadike“Child/son of a hero, or a child who is heroic/strong.”/nwah-DEE-keh/maleNwadiuto“Sweet and precious child; a loving name celebrating the joy a child brings home”/nwah-dee-oo-toh/femaleNwaeze“Child of a king; a proud name connecting a child with family dignity and heritage”/nwah-eh-zeh/maleNwafor“A child born on Afor market day”/n-wah-for/maleNwajiaku“A child who possesses wealth”/nwah-jee-AH-koo/maleNwakanma“The child is better; the child is especially good.”/nwah-KAHN-mah/maleNwamaka“The child is beautiful/good.”/nwah-MAH-kah/femaleNwando“A sweet child”/n-wahn-doh/anyNwankwo“A child born on Nkwo market day”/n-wahn-kwoh/maleNwanneamaka“A wonderful sibling”/n-wahn-neh-ah-mah-kah/femaleNwanneka“A sibling is a great blessing”/n-wahn-neh-kah/anyNwanyeruwa“Woman of the world/land.”/nwan-yeh-roo-wah/femaleNwanyibuife“A woman is something precious”/n-wahn-yee-boo-ee-feh/femaleNwanyidimma“A woman who is good/beautiful.”/nwan-yee-dee-MAH/femaleNwanyinma“A beautiful woman, celebrating grace and loveliness”/nwan-yee-NMAH/femaleNwanyioma“A good/beautiful woman.”/nwah-nyee-OH-mah/femaleNwaoma“Good and beautiful child; a warm family blessing for a beloved son or daughter”/nwah-oh-mah/anyNwaorie“A child born on Orie market day.”/nwah-OH-ree-eh/maleNwayioma“A beautiful woman”/nwahn-YEE-oh-mah/femaleNweke“A boy born on Eke market day”/nweh-KEH/maleNwobodo“Child of the community/town.”/nwoh-BOH-doh/maleNwogu“Child of war/struggle.”/nwoh-GOO/maleNwoke“Man; male person.”/NWOH-keh/maleNwokedi“There is a man; a man is present.”/nwoh-keh-DEE/maleNwokocha“Fair- or light-complexioned child.”/nwoh-KOH-chah/maleNwokolo“Child of Okolo.”/nwoh-KOH-loh/maleNworie“A son born on Orie market day”/nwoh-REE-eh/maleNwosu“Child of an Osu.”/nwoh-SOO/maleNwoye“A boy born on Oye market day”/nwoh-YEH/maleNwugo“Child of the eagle; ugo can also connote glory.”/nwoh-GOO/female
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Obasi“God/deity.”/oh-BAH-see/maleObi“Heart; inner strength and character”/OH-bee/maleObiageli“A child welcomed to share in life’s abundance”/oh-bee-ah-GEH-lee/femaleObiajulu“A heart that rejoices”/oh-bee-ah-JOO-loo/femaleObiajuru“The heart is full; a satisfied or fulfilled heart.”/oh-bee-ah-JOO-roo/maleObianuju“A child welcomed into abundance”/oh-bee-ah-NOO-joo/femaleObidiegwu“The heart is fearsome/fierce.”/oh-bee-dee-EH-gwoo/maleObinna“Father’s heart”/oh-BIN-nah/maleObioha“The heart of the people”/oh-bee-OH-hah/maleObioma“A good-hearted person”/oh-bee-OH-mah/anyObiora“A heart for the community”/oh-bee-OH-rah/maleObumneme“My heart is working/acting; literally, “my heart is doing.””/oh-boom-NEH-meh/maleOchiagha“War leader/commander; a chief of war.”/oh-chee-AH-gah/maleOdili“A traditional Igbo name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-DEE-lee/maleOdinaya“It is in the world; exists in the world.”/oh-dee-NAH-yah/anyOdogwu“Champion or great warrior; a name of exceptional honor and prestige.”/oh-DOHG-woo/maleOdum“The lion, symbolizing courage, power, and leadership”/OH-doom/maleOfoegbu“The ofo kills; referring to ofo, the sacred staff/symbol of truth, justice, and authority.”/oh-foh-EH-gboo/maleOgadinma“It will be well; a hopeful blessing for a bright future”/oh-gah-DEEN-mah/anyOgaranya“A prosperous and well-provided-for person.”/oh-gah-RAHN-yah/anyOgbonna“Father’s wisdom”/ohg-BOHN-nah/maleOgbonnaya“His father’s wisdom”/oh-gbon-NYAH-yah/maleOgbuefi“Cow killer; a traditional title historically associated with a man wealthy enough to slaughter a cow ceremonially.”/oh-gboo-EH-fee/maleOgechi“God’s time”/oh-geh-CHEE/femaleOgechukwu“God’s appointed time”/oh-geh-CHOO-koo/anyOgeoma“A good time or auspicious season”/oh-geh-OH-mah/femaleOgochukwu“God’s glory”/oh-goh-CHOO-koo/anyOgonna“Father’s pride”/oh-goh-NAH/maleOhamadike“The community is strong”/oh-hah-mah-DEE-keh/maleOji“Kola nut, a traditional symbol of welcome, blessing, and fellowship”/OH-jee/maleOjinika“Who is greater?”/oh-jee-NEE-kah/femaleOjukwu“A traditional Igbo personal name and family name; exact literal interpretation varies by lineage”/oh-JOOK-woo/maleOkafor“A boy born on Afo market day”/oh-kah-FAWR/maleOkechukwu“God’s portion”/oh-keh-CHOO-koo/maleOkeke“One born on Eke day”/oh-KEH-keh/maleOkezie“What God has apportioned”/oh-KEH-zee-eh/anyOkogwu“A warrior; one associated with war.”/oh-KOH-gwoo/maleOkoli“A traditional Igbo personal name and family name; lineage-based interpretation varies”/oh-KOH-lee/maleOkonkwo“One born on Nkwo market day.”/oh-KON-kwoh/maleOkorie“A boy born on Orie market day”/oh-koh-REE-eh/maleOkoro“A young man; a son”/oh-KOH-roh/maleOkoye“A boy born on Oye market day”/oh-KOY-eh/maleOkpara“First son—a name associated with family responsibility, status, and honor.”/ohk-PAH-rah/maleOkwuchi“God’s word”/oh-KWOO-chee/femaleOkwuchukwu“God’s word”/oh-koo-CHOO-koo/anyOkwudili“God’s word stands firm”/oh-koo-DEE-lee/maleOkwukwe“Faith and steadfast belief”/oh-KWOO-kweh/femaleOkwuoma“A good word”/oh-koo-OH-mah/anyOkwuosa“The word of Osa/God.”/oh-kwoo-OH-sah/maleOlaedo“Gold; a golden jewel or treasure.”/oh-lah-EH-doh/femaleOlamma“A beautiful jewel; a good/beautiful ornament.”/oh-LAHM-mah/femaleOluchi“God’s work”/oh-LOO-chee/femaleOluebube“God’s wondrous work”/oh-loo-eh-BOO-beh/anyOluoma“A good or beautiful voice.”/oh-loo-OH-mah/femaleOma“Beautiful; a lovely one”/OH-mah/femaleOmalicha“Beautiful and radiant”/oh-mah-LEE-chah/femaleOmuma“Knowledge, wisdom, or intelligence.”/oh-MOO-mah/anyOnochie“A child who stands in another’s place”/oh-NOH-chee/maleOnwa“Moon, a gentle name associated with light and calm nights”/OHN-wah/anyOnwubiko““Death, please!”—an appeal to death, often understood in the context of loss or a plea that death spare the family.”/on-woo-BEE-koh/maleOnyebuchi“Who is like God?”/ohn-yeh-BOO-chee/maleOnyedikachi“Who is like God?”/ohn-yeh-dee-KAH-chee/anyOnyeka“Who is greater?”/ohn-YEH-kah/anyOnyekachi“Who is greater than God?”/ohn-yeh-KAH-chee/anyOnyema““Who knows?””/ohn-YEH-mah/anyOnyemaechi““Who knows tomorrow?””/on-yeh-MY-chee/maleOnyinye“A precious gift”/ohn-YIN-yeh/femaleOnyinyechi“God’s gift”/ohn-yin-YEH-chee/femaleOnyinyechukwu“God's gift”/on-yee-NYEH-choo-koo/anyOnyirioha““Who is greater than the people/community?””/on-yee-ree-OH-hah/maleOpara“First son”/oh-PAH-rah/maleOrji“Kola-nut tree; by extension, kola nut.”/OR-jee/maleOsimiri“River, a flowing name associated with journey, life, and renewal”/oh-see-MEE-ree/anyOsinachi“One who comes from God”/oh-see-NAH-chee/anyOsita“From the beginning.”/oh-SEE-tah/maleOsondu“One who follows the path of life”/oh-SOHN-doo/maleOzichukwu“God’s message; message of God.”/oh-zee-CHOO-koo/anyOzioma“Good news”/oh-zee-OH-mah/anyOzobia““The Ozo title has come” or “Ozo has arrived.””/oh-ZOH-bee-ah/maleOzoemena“May such hardship never happen again”/oh-zoh-eh-MEH-nah/anyOzor“An Ozo title-holder; a nobleman/elder associated with the Ozo title.”/OH-zor/male
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Sochima“Only God knows.”/soh-chee-mah/anySochinyere“Only God gives.”/soh-chee-nyeh-reh/anySochukwu“Only God.”/soh-CHOO-koo/anySomachi“Join me in praising God.”/soh-mah-chee/anySomadina“May I never be alone.”/soh-mah-dee-nah/anySomadinachukwu“May I never be alone with God.”/soh-mah-dee-nah-CHOO-koo/anySomkene“Join me in thanking God.”/soh-mkeh-neh/anySomkenechukwu“Join me in thanking God.”/soh-mkeh-neh-CHOO-koo/anySomto“Join me in praising God.”/soh-mtoh/anySomtochukwu“Join me in praising God.”/soh-mtoh-CHOO-koo/anySopuluchukwu“Worship God.”/soh-poo-loo-CHOO-koo/anySosochukwu“God alone.”/soh-soh-CHOO-koo/any
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Tobechi“Praise God”/toh-beh-CHEE/anyTobechukwu“God is worthy of praise”/toh-beh-CHOO-kwoo/maleTobẹnna“Praise the father”/toh-BEN-nah/maleTochi“Praise God”/TOH-chee/anyTochinyere“Praise God, who has given this blessing”/toh-chee-NYEH-reh/femaleTochukwu“Praise God”/toh-CHOO-kwoo/maleTonna“Praise the father”/TOHN-nah/male
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Uba“Wealth and abundance.”/oo-BAH/anyUche“A thoughtful name associated with wisdom, intention, and a strong will.”/OO-cheh/anyUchechi“A warm reminder that a child is part of God's loving will.”/oo-CHEH-chee/femaleUchechinyere“A thankful name for a child received as part of God's purpose.”/oo-cheh-chee-NYEH-reh/anyUchechukwu“A joyful name expressing trust in God's will.”/oo-cheh-CHOO-koo/anyUchegbulam“Literally, “Thought/mind, kill me!”—an anguished or lamenting expression.”/oo-cheh-gboo-LAHM/maleUchendu“A hopeful name celebrating life's purpose and resilience.”/oo-cheh-NDOO/maleUchenna“A name expressing harmony with a father's hopes and wishes.”/oo-cheh-NAH/maleUcheoma“A lovely name for someone known for kind thoughts and good intentions.”/oo-cheh-OH-mah/anyUdara“African star apple, a sweet and beautiful fruit name”/oo-DAH-rah/femaleUdechukwu“A dignified name celebrating honor and a good reputation blessed by God.”/oo-deh-CHOO-koo/anyUdenna“Father’s glory, honour, or prestige.”/oo-DEN-nah/maleUdo“Peace and calm”/OO-doh/anyUdochi“A peaceful blessing placed under God's care.”/oo-DOH-chee/anyUdochukwu“A reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.”/oo-doh-CHOO-koo/anyUdoka“A beautiful reminder that peace is more precious than many other blessings.”/oo-DOH-kah/anyUgo“A proud name associated with the eagle's nobility and with glory.”/OO-goh/anyUgoamaka“Beautiful eagle; figuratively, a splendid or glorious eagle.”/oo-goh-AH-mah-kah/femaleUgochi“A radiant name celebrating God's glory in a daughter.”/oo-GOH-chee/femaleUgochinyere“A thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.”/oo-goh-chee-NYEH-reh/femaleUgochukwu“A joyful name celebrating the glory and greatness of God.”/oo-goh-CHOO-koo/anyUgoeze“A noble name suggesting honor, high standing, and regal dignity.”/oo-goh-EH-zeh/anyUgomma“A graceful name for a daughter whose beauty and goodness shine brightly.”/oo-goh-MAH/femaleUgonna“A proud name expressing the joy and honor a child brings to a father.”/oo-goh-NAH/anyUgooma“Beautiful eagle; figuratively, a splendid or glorious eagle.”/oo-goh-OH-mah/femaleUgwunna“Eagle of the kindred/family.”/oo-GWOO-nah/maleUju“A tender name for a child treasured as something precious.”/OO-joo/femaleUjunwa“A loving name that celebrates a child as a precious gift.”/oo-JOON-wah/femaleUkamaka“A warm name expressing delight in faith, worship, and spiritual community.”/oo-kah-MAH-kah/femaleUloaku“A hopeful name wishing a home filled with prosperity and blessing.”/oo-loh-AH-koo/femaleUloma“A gentle name evoking a loving, peaceful, and beautiful home.”/oo-LOH-mah/femaleUlooma“A good or fine home/house.”/oo-loh-OH-mah/femaleUmeadi“There is breath/life; life exists or continues.”/oo-meh-AH-dee/maleUmeakuka“Life/breath is greater than wealth.”/oo-meh-ah-KOO-kah/maleUmeh“Breath; by extension, life.”/OO-meh/anyUmeobika“Courage or strength of heart is greater.”/oo-meh-oh-BEE-kah/maleUmunna“Kindred, extended family, or relatives.”/oo-MOON-nah/maleUrenna“A proud and affectionate name for a son who brings honor to his father.”/oo-REH-nah/maleUtomma“Sweetness, pleasantness, or good taste.”/oo-TOHM-mah/femaleUwa“World or earth, a name celebrating life and belonging”/OO-wah/anyUwadiegwu“The world/life is fearsome, difficult, or awesome.”/oo-wah-dee-EHG-woo/maleUwakwe“The world agrees or consents.”/oo-wah-KWEH/maleUwandu“Life in the world; worldly life.”/oo-WAHN-doo/maleUzo“Road, way, or path.”/OO-zoh/anyUzoaku“A hopeful name wishing a child a prosperous and successful journey.”/oo-zoh-AH-koo/anyUzoamaka“A hopeful name celebrating a beautiful path through life.”/oo-zoh-ah-MAH-kah/femaleUzochi“A reassuring name for someone guided along a God-centered path.”/oo-ZOH-chee/anyUzochukwu“A faith-filled name asking that a child walk safely in God's way.”/oo-zoh-CHOO-koo/anyUzodinma“The way or path is good”/oo-zoh-DEEN-mah/maleUzoechi“A hopeful name looking toward a promising future.”/oo-zoh-EH-chee/anyUzoezie“A principled name celebrating an honest and worthy path.”/oo-zoh-EH-zee-eh/anyUzoigwe“The way/path of heaven or the sky.”/oo-zoh-EE-gweh/maleUzoma“A warm wish for a life guided by goodness and a clear path.”/oo-ZOH-mah/any
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