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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Amagmilton(m): 10:42pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
...Chukwudi- God lives. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 11:47pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
'NZERIBE'- most Igbos don't know the full pronunciation which is 'zebelu ndi ikwu n'ibe'. I think the full meaning in English relates to this; 'be careful of friends and some relations' I stand to be corrected thou. Another is 'ZIKORA',full pronunciation is 'k'anyi ziko ora na chi anyi di nma' which means let's show the world that our God is good'. 3 Likes |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 11:49pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Naaa it means 'There is God'. God Lives is -Chidindu. Chidi can also mean 'there is God' but the full name Chidiebele means God is merciful. Amagmilton: ...Chukwudi- God lives. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 11:57pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
@ Arysexy, I think Imo has the highest number of men bearing female names. I met a cashier bearing Chidinma!my name sake!!, I so laughed at him that he was embarrased and I had to apologise. Also my family friends from mbaise,Chioma and Chinyere.Both male and twins. But its not an abuse like you termed it because their meaning all give glory to God. 2 Likes |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by bigfrancis21: 12:56am On Sep 17, 2014 |
POTUT: The name is actually deeper in meaning than it appears on the surface level. Igbo people believe that God is the holder and sharer of talents which all proceed from God. And they also believe that God gives everyone his own share of talents in life that that individual needs to succeed in life. No two persons have exactly the same talents or I would say in exactly the same proportions. You might be excellent at public speaking while I suck at it but excel instead at drawing and painting. These are two God-given talents and you and I would believe that these are actually our individual share of talents from God the father. Literally, it means 'God holds the share' but deeper it actually means God-given talents. 2 Likes |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by bigfrancis21: 1:10am On Sep 17, 2014 |
thunder74: Most of the names has "Chukwu" or Chi" before or after. It goes to explain to you the importance and significance of 'chi' in Igbo mythology. Before the introduction of christianity, Igbo people believed every person had a guardian spirit or chi that followed every individual around and helping that individual on his spiritual journey on earth. The concept of chi was so important that it reflected greatly in the names of Igbo people. After the introduction of christianity, the concept of 'chi' was modified to refer to God almighty(chi ukwu = Chukwu). |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 4:40am On Sep 17, 2014 |
peppyluv02: Naaa it means 'There is God'.Chukwudi doesn't mean "There is God". Rather it means "Diaris God oh" 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 4:44am On Sep 17, 2014 |
peppyluv02: @ Arysexy, I think Imo has the highest number of men bearing female names. I met a cashier bearing Chidinma!my name sake!!, I so laughed at him that he was embarrased and I had to apologise.There was a guy in FGC Enugu whose name was Ngozi |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by opribo(m): 4:51am On Sep 17, 2014 |
Omanambu - first strike on point Soribe - follow your mates Yagazie - let it go well Obidigbo - Ozulumba - enough for the pple 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by prettyamanda(f): 5:10am On Sep 17, 2014 |
ToriEmManson: In d few years I've graced d earth I av seen foolish peepz n even stupid ones but I've never seen anyone with a combination of stupidity and foolishness gee u broke d record..-Use ur brain ...American Amanda is a name on its own while Amanda(igbo version) is short for another name no strings attached...stop feeling like a pimple when u ain't even a rashseriously dude aint gud@ online fyts nd all buh u're. A bloody MOFO for ur stupidity ucango Bleep urself self-servicer! |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by kokoA(m): 7:52am On Sep 17, 2014 |
Utumaramma Utumegene Amudike Those are my favourites. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 9:08am On Sep 17, 2014 |
prettyamanda: seriously dude aint gud@ online fyts nd all buh u're. A bloody MOFO for ur stupidity ucango Bleep urself self-servicer!Hey u sound so pained cos I said d truth...Find a beta name cos u aint worth ma data wid ur malignant brain...U NEED HELP WID WORDS B!+(#...4 ur borrowed mind u wanted 2 claim American origin...mtcheeeew |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by cmoney22222: 9:10am On Sep 17, 2014 |
Chimpanzee |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by chinnyness122(f): 9:25am On Sep 17, 2014 |
Chinaemelumifeoma........God does good things for me nkemdilim...........let mine be mine nkemakonam..........mine should not be scarce for me nchedochukwu..........depending on God Chigozirim.........God has blessed me Obiomachukwu..........God's kindness Idimmachukwu...........Gods goodness Sommachukwu...........Only God's beauty mmasinachi.........beauty from God Mmasichukwu........God's will |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by tutaboi(m): 12:48pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
padeolu: Onyinye I doubt if ur an igbo with dis ur spellings |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 12:49pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
CFCfan: I thought Ngozi could be unisex? |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Lilimax(f): 1:07pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
Ihuomadinihu: Let me share unique names from my Bende area in Alaigbo.But they are mostly surnames these days |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Lilimax(f): 1:12pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
jcmaiah:Anambra people uses Ife instead of Ihe Ifeoma=Iheoma (Good thing) Ifechukwu=Ihechukwu (Light of God) |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by modestdude(m): 1:29pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
bigfrancis21:What are you people even talking about? Chijioke simply means God the custodian of all shares/benefits. We give this name to the male child to highlight the importance attached to a male child, which translates to "God has given me my own share". So all these talent stuffs you are saying are just secondary |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Ihuomadinihu: 1:50pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
chulla12:It is. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 1:53pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
Kcinho: Nwabundo or Nwando......I love this name. Who is calling me |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by modestdude(m): 2:14pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
I beg to add my own name CHIENYEZE = God the kingmaker I also love these ones LEBECHI = look unto God KOSARACHI= pray/tell it to God 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Kcinho(m): 2:30pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
nwando:Nne I just love your name. 1 Like |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by modestdude(m): 2:38pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
keandre:are you saying that the bracketed (O)nome in igbo means 'I' instead of He/She? I was there when it happened, in Igbo means ANOM OMEE. He/She was there when it happened means ONO OMEE, which is the one you are mistaken for ONOME. Get it right dear, if you want adopt it as an igbo name, it would be ONOMEE. But does that really make any meaning to you as an igbo name? |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by keandre: 2:53pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
modestdude: are you saying that the bracketed (O)nome in igbo means 'I' instead of He/She? I was there when it happened, in Igbo means ANOM OMEE. He/She was there when it happened means ONO OMEE, which is the one you are mistaken for ONOME. Get it right dear, if you want adopt it as an igbo name, it would be ONOMEE. But does that really make any meaning to you as an igbo name? Yap it does,thats why i'm confused,notwithstanding i get,its a delta name |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Okeikpu(m): 3:10pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
kenex4ever:O.k boy Gudluck then! |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by modestdude(m): 3:14pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
Onwanlen: I have a lot if Ibo pals and I love them die. Great minded peeps. But I also find that the Ibo own the below listed names. If anyone can help with the meaning.These names you mentioned are Roman names that we Igbo Catholics bear in commemoration of the saints who had them and for us to emulate their godly and righteous lives, just like mine; Modestus. That will change from my own offsprings as they will bear only Igbo names with deep Godly meaning. Igbos have been known since ages as godly people and so refusing to take a whiteman's name won't rob us of our godliness unless a whiteman takes the name iwene Tansi (Iwegbune Tabansi) who is also a Catholic blessed and prospective saint |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Okeikpu(m): 3:20pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
avuekwe:No my dear! Am from Umudinkwa-Nnewi... Afuekwe & Avuekwe r they dsame |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by modestdude(m): 3:26pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
keandre:You don't understand me dear. I asked if 'i was there when it happened' makes any meaning to you as a name? Did the Child partake in his/her formation or delivery? Who is actually the one present at whatever it is that happened? The Child, the mother, the father or God? If it is any of those except the child, why using the 'I' and making the child a partaker? It doesn't make sense to me especially on what it is that happened that that is begging for a witness. You can throw more light please |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by padeolu: 3:30pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
tutaboi:lol.. Am not igbo, am yoruba. But then, I love "everything" igbo. |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by sage2(m): 9:36pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
adaobi123: All my children will have Igbo names, no english names In the event that you don't get to marry an Igbo...? |
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 9:52pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
sage2: They'll still have igbo names. First name or middle name |
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