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Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Cammo: 11:18am On Mar 09, 2015 |
Just as in other countries, Nigeria has many native names from her various tribes and regions. I'll like us to discuss these names and their meanings in English. I will name a few Igbo names I know. You're invited to join, ur tribe and location doesn't matter, as far ur a Nigerian Igbo names Chukwudi/Chidi - There is God Chikodinaka - In God's hands Uchechukwu/Uchechi - God's will Ebere - Mercy Chidiebere - God is merciful Ngozi - Blessing Chigozie - God bless Okechukwu - God's share Onyinye - God's gift Ekene - Glory Ekenedilichukwu - Glory be to God Ugo - Grace Ugochukwu - God's grace 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by GBAGAAUN(m): 11:42am On Mar 09, 2015 |
Yoruba - Bolanle = money e have plenty for house Adekunle = crown e have full house ni Oloshi 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by XBLadez: 12:06pm On Mar 09, 2015 |
Chibuike - God's power Chidimma - God is good Onyemuche - Nobody know er . .? Chizoba - God saves 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Kanyol(m): 6:41pm On Mar 09, 2015 |
Boma - thank god (Ijaw) 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Enegod(m): 5:13am On Mar 10, 2015 |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Funjosh(m): 3:26am On Mar 11, 2015 |
Ile-ifowopamo akoko - first bank 33 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Cammo: 8:06am On Mar 11, 2015 |
Funjosh: 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Allureoftheseas(m): 4:52pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
My name 'Orunmila' in yoruba means 'the god of knowledge' 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by yuzjet(m): 4:52pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Am here to read comments and learn! 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by dharyour93(m): 4:52pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Adedayo - Crown turns joy Oluwafunmilayo - The Lord has given me joy Oluwatoyin - The Lord is praise worthy Oluwapelumi - The Lord is with me Babatunde - Father has returned Oluwatosin - The Lord is worthy to be served Olawale - Wealth has come home Olatunde - Wealth has returned Oluwaseyifunmi - The Lord has done this for me Olaoluwa - Wealth of the Lord 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Chinatownm(m): 4:53pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Chigozie- God bless 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by ijecks(f): 4:54pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
ijeoma- safe journey maluchukwu - know God really love dat name 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by blessedvisky(m): 4:55pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
ok |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by naijainfogalery: 4:55pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Someone should please translate Falila ketan 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by allanphash7(m): 4:55pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Olamilekan = my wealth is added by one Owolabi= i born money 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by mustaphagreens(m): 4:55pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Unubi Origin: Igala Meaning: God has my back 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by hungryboy(m): 4:56pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
..Ibibio names. Ekpo=ghost Etim=beat am Eyo=endure am 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Setaje(f): 4:56pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Oritseweyimi.......... 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by trigar12(m): 4:56pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Idi-kunle --- she get big bakassi 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by freshness2020: 4:57pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Chinedum-God leads me Lotanna-Remember the Father. Oluwatobi-God is big. Ayomide-my Joy has returned. Edidiong-blessing 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by dorin27(f): 4:57pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Imaobong--God's love Enobong--God's gift Edidiong--blessing Ifiok--wisdom Aniekan abasi--who's grater than God Itoro--praise Emem--peace Ekom obong--thank God 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Nobody: 4:57pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
GBAGAAUN: 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by idris4r83(m): 4:58pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
IDIKUNLE -YAN'SH FOOL HOUSE 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by sandzphield(m): 4:58pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Ubongabasi = glory of God .(ibibio) 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by sanc2s(f): 4:58pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
Ugochukwu means Gods pride. Not Gods grace. God's grace is Ebere Chukwu- Gods grace or Gods mercy 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Ucheemmanuelll: 4:58pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
akabuogu-hand is fight aka ewu-- goat hand 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Native Names And Their Meanings by Allureoftheseas(m): 4:58pm On Mar 11, 2015 |
lonngmann: lolz 1 Like |
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