This article talks about Igbo names and what they mean in English. The Igbo-speaking people live mostly in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria.
They are known for wanting to start businesses and grow them. The Igbos also have a rich culture, and naming is just one part of it.
Igbo names are considered very nice and interesting in Nigeria. There are many things that influence how a child is named in Igbo culture.
For example, if a family has lost four children and then has another baby, they might name that baby “OZOEMELA,” which means “Let another not happen.” So, to understand an Igbo person, it’s helpful to understand their name because it can tell you something about the circumstances that influenced their naming.
Also Read: Yoruba Names And Their Meanings
Igbo Names And Meaning
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
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