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Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Kadeejah(f): 11:53pm On Jul 09, 2006 |
wut doez kelechi mean? . . . . wait is dat a ibo name |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by diddy4(m): 12:15am On Jul 10, 2006 |
kelechi means Thank God and yes, it is an igbo name. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Kadeejah(f): 12:17am On Jul 10, 2006 |
okay, thanxx |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by diddy4(m): 12:20am On Jul 10, 2006 |
welcome |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by naijadiva2(f): 1:52pm On Jul 11, 2006 |
Adanma- beautiful daughter adaeze- king's daughter |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Nobody: 12:16am On Jul 14, 2006 |
somebody give me an igbo name i think thyre so preety |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by chinani(f): 12:29am On Jul 14, 2006 |
K2DaC:How about Anyachi. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Nobody: 4:14am On Jul 14, 2006 |
thats so pretty thanks but what does that mean. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Zahymaka(m): 10:15am On Jul 17, 2006 |
K2DaC: If I'm interpreting correctly, it means literally, 'The Eye of God.' but it could mean 'Someone dear to God' figuratively. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by smartsoft(m): 6:38pm On Jul 28, 2006 |
Amarachi Ngozi --------- Blessing Uchechukwu--- Taught of God (My name ) Chiyere--- God gave me Uzoamaka--- The road is good Oluchi----- Works of God Chidi--- God Dey Chidinma----- God is Good Chibuzo--- God First Oyebuchi--- Who is God Ogechi--- (hv forgetten) Ada--- (First Lady) my sweet mum's name Iwuoha--- Don't knw the name ( Cos this is a typical igbo name ) My Dad's name Ugochukwu i go post more later |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Oracle(m): 5:55am On Aug 02, 2006 |
Must you give your kids Igbo names? |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by alpacaem(f): 7:10pm On Aug 09, 2006 |
It's not a case of MUST, it's a case of WANT - it's part of them! 1 Like |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by smartsoft(m): 12:55pm On Aug 11, 2006 |
Point |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by onlygirl(f): 4:29pm On Aug 22, 2006 |
the person wey start this topic dey find trouble.which name him won choose na? am only me |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by EttaMae: 6:26am On Sep 13, 2006 |
Igbo name: Kalada, I'm fairly certain that this is a girl's name but I've seen it used for boys. n.b. To the original poster - slightly off topic but not really - may I advise serious consideration before giving a child an Igbo name, as a mixed race young person my English mother was proud to give me a traditional Igbo name out of respect for my heritage - for which I am thankful - however I feel obliged to highlight the downside of such a choice which unfortunately includes mispronunciation, spelling errors, instant spell-check blunders and merciless bullying from white peers |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by alpacaem(f): 8:11pm On Oct 08, 2006 |
I am proud to be naming all my children with igbo names. They will also have English names - and when they are old enough they can choose which they want to be known by. As for spelling and pronouncation - doesn't really matter, I'm English and their are many different English / welsh & Scottish names we can't spell or pronounce. Its part of their history and who they are and think when they are old enough they will too appreciate it. They will also be fluent in igbo and English as part of their upbringing. It's important to me and my husband that they know both sides of their family. You can't know who you are or where your going until you know where your from. 8 Likes |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Mzi(m): 6:45pm On Nov 02, 2006 |
Hi All, I am a South African and cannot speak Igbo. What does the name Emeka actually mean? I am a great follower of His Excellency Chief EMEKA ANYAOKU. I have always thought that I would name my son after him. But I need to know the meaning of the name first. Regards, Mzi |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by kamsi(f): 12:00am On Nov 04, 2006 |
Mzi, Emeka is a shortened word. The full name is chukwuemeka which basically means God's grace or more literally that God has done a wonderfull or marvelous work or deed. Ok what of these names which belongs to my precious two(the names are unisex) Kamsiyochukwu (kamsi) meaning my heart desire or literally how i asked God. Kaobimdi(kobi) meaning also my heart desire or what is in my heart |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Mzi(m): 6:36am On Nov 04, 2006 |
Dear Kamsi, many thanks for your reply. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by chinani(f): 11:26pm On Nov 05, 2006 |
Wow, thanks for the post Kamsi. I didn't know of those names. Oh, I really love Kamsiyochuckwu. It's so lovely. Kaobimdi, I also like but I'd be afraid that people would think I call my child "Kobi" after the American bb player (a ridiculous man). What do you think? Anyone ever ask you that? |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by kamsi(f): 1:03am On Nov 06, 2006 |
Yes people that are aware of the bb player. Its not a common name right now but am quite sure in a few years it would be. Chinani, what is d meaning of ur name. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by chinani(f): 2:09am On Nov 06, 2006 |
I don't know. *Chinani's not really my name. I found it online. I picked the name b/c it sounds Igbo. http://www.ngex.com/personalities/babawilly/dictionary/pidgino.htm Look under omoge. My name is Ogonnaya. Her father's in-law or namesake of her father's in-law. Not impressed by it myself, but it's seen me this far so what can I do. But you know how it goes if you don't see your people everyday. . .some of my cousins swear my name is Ijeoma. [center] *Doesn't "chinani" sound so pretty though? What should you say it means?*[/center] |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by tellmemore(m): 9:50am On Nov 06, 2006 |
People remember sometimes Igbo names given depend on the area of the Igbo land you come from. For instance my name is [b]Kalu [/b]its usually those from Ohafia, Arochukwu and some parts of Abia State that beer such names. Thou many other names are answered generally. Also Most of the names given so far on this thread were coined out of Christianity (I think) there are still the traditional names. I cannot remember them for now but when I do I’ll post a couple of them later. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by chinani(f): 1:13am On Nov 08, 2006 |
Good point Tellmemore. I'm from Abia and I'm so used to "kalu" I didn't know it wasn't a name everywhere in Igbo state until you just told me. I like that though, b/c it adds to variety. Also, there are some new names I like. As long as they sound Igbo enough I'm down. Occasionally I test one of these name s off my mom and she's like huh?. As for other names, I tend to be biased to the older "fetish" meanings. It's our culture. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by kamsi(f): 1:05am On Nov 14, 2006 |
chinani, ogonnaya could also mean a father's good deed because OGO means good deed. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by chinani(f): 1:45am On Nov 20, 2006 |
Ogo means in-law (to us anyway). |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by kamsi(f): 11:40pm On Nov 20, 2006 |
kamsi: chinani: igbo and its twist and turns. |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by MyPeace(f): 4:45pm On Nov 23, 2006 |
Onyinyechukwu - The gift of God Otuosorochi - As it pleases God Otitodirichukwu - Glory be to God Eberechukwu - God's mercy Kachisimeziem - The way the Lord has blessed me. Chinaochonma - The lord beautifies |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by jaybaby(f): 10:38pm On Dec 10, 2006 |
so plnt gus names ULOMA---BEAUTIFUL HOUSE |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by misskemma: 5:33am On Jan 04, 2007 |
hell0!! can anyone tell me the meaning of my name. my first name is Ekemma( which i believe is beautiful girl born on eke market day), my middle name is Uchenne( which i believe means wishes of mother) am i correct about these meanings? |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by McKren(m): 2:07am On Jan 05, 2007 |
the truth is that you guys are typing the ones that sound pleasing to you, how about Akagbusi - Soothes a baby thats not so pretty Iwuagwu - call your baby that at your own risk Obiageli - Not very advisable for a female child ? Hotspepper do you want to translate those to us? |
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by McKren(m): 2:21am On Jan 05, 2007 |
Quote from: kamsi on November 14, 2006, 01:05 AM I think it depends on where the emphatic stress is Ogo' - means good deeds O'go - means in-law 2 Likes |
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