Igbo baby names
563 verified Igbo names from Nigeria — each with its meaning, how to say it, and its traditional spelling.
A
“It is God / it is the chi (personal spiritual guardian).”
/ah-BOO-chee/
“God's hand.”
/ah-CHEE-keh/
“The first daughter or senior daughter in the family”
/AH-dah/
“Daughter of God.”
/ah-dah-CHOO-kwoo/
“Daughter who is precious as wealth”
/ah-DAH-eh-goh/
“Princess; daughter of a king”
/ah-DAH-eh-zeh/
“Daughter who is a treasure”
/ah-DAH-koo/
“Beautiful daughter”
/ah-DAHM-mah/
“Beautiful daughter”
/ah-DAHN-mah/
“Daughter of her father; a beloved father's daughter”
/ah-DAHN-nah/
“Daughter of the heart; a deeply cherished daughter”
/ah-DAH-oh-bee/
“Daughter of the people; a daughter who belongs in the community”
/ah-DAH-oh-hah/
“Daughter of God”
/ah-DAH-oh-lee-sah/
“Daughter of the people”
/ah-DAH-oh-rah/
“Daughter of glory; a glorious daughter”
/ah-DAH-oo-goh/
“Daughter of God's glory; also understood as God's glorious/precious daughter.”
/ah-dah-oo-goh-CHOO-kwoo/
“A beautiful or good daughter”
/ah-DIM-mah/
“My name.”
/AH-fahm/
“Lion-hearted; strong and courageous”
/AH-goo/
“Father's leopard (often figuratively, a father's brave or formidable child).”
/ah-goon-NAHN-nah/
“May my name and family legacy never be forgotten”
/ah-hah-meh-foo-nah/
“A rare historical Igbo woman’s name, associated with strength and leadership”
/ah-HEH-bee/
“The hand of God”
/ah-kah-CHOO-kwoo/
“The king's hand; a person entrusted with authority”
/ah-kah-EH-zeh/
“The hand of God”
/ah-kah-oh-LEE-sah/
“Wealth has entered the family”
/ah-koo-ah-BAH-tah/
“Wealth is king”
/ah-koo-boo-EH-zeh/
“Wealth exists / there is wealth.”
/ah-KOO-dee/
“Wealth and peace”
/ah-KOO-doh/
“Wealth has joined the family”
/ah-koo-JOH-bee/
“The father's wealth; a child treasured as a family's wealth”
/ah-KOON-nah/
“Good wealth; a precious blessing”
/ah-koo-OH-mah/
“Eagle's egg.”
/ah-kwah-OO-goh/
“Eagle's egg.”
/ah-KWOO-goh/
“A traditional Igbo name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ah-loh-ZEH/
“A free-born or free person”
/ah-MAH-dee/
“Who knows what tomorrow will bring?”
/ah-mah-EH-chee/
“Beautiful; one whose presence brings beauty”
/ah-MAH-kah/
“Who knows God's appointed time?”
/ah-mah-oh-geh-CHOO-kwoo/
“Grace.”
/ah-MAH-rah/
“God's grace”
/ah-mah-rah-CHEE/
“One who understands the heart”
/ah-MOH-bee/
“Who knows?; a child whose future is known to God”
/ah-MOO-cheh/
“One who looks ahead with hope”
/ah-NYAH-oh/
“One who looks to God”
/ah-nyah-oh-CHOO-kwoo/
“God is watching/has looked upon one.”
/ah-neh-LEH-chee/
“Joy and happiness”
/ah-NOO-lee/
“Joy is greater; a child who brings abundant happiness”
/ah-noo-LEE-kah/
“Joy is greater; a child who makes the family’s happiness overflow”
/ah-noo-lee-OH-rah/
“Joy and gladness”
/ah-NOO-ree/
“Joy; a joyful blessing”
/ahn-WOO-lee/
“Joy is greater; an ever-increasing joy”
/ahn-woo-LEE-kah/
“Sun, or the eye of the sun; a bright and radiant name”
/ahn-yahn-WOO/
“One who is praised and celebrated”
/ah-RIN-zeh/
“Joy, happiness, or delight.”
/ah-WEH-leh/
“The past is greater/better (than the present).”
/ah-ZEE-kee-weh/
“The past is strength; a person whose support makes them strong”
/ah-zoo-BOO-ee-keh/
“The past/back is greater or better.”
/ah-ZOO-kah/
“The father's strength and support”
/ah-ZOON-nah/
“Good support; a dependable foundation”
/ah-zoo-OH-mah/
B
“Blessed; a child surrounded by favor”
/BEN-eh-dikt/
“White.”
/bee-ANG-kah/
“Please come; a warm invitation to draw near”
/bee-AH-noo/
“A blessing; a child welcomed as a gift”
/BLES-ing/
“Good fortune; a joyful blessing for the family”
/BON-ah-ven-chur/
“Good fate or good fortune”
/BON-ih-fays/
“Brown; dark-haired/dark-complexioned.”
/BROO-noh/
“There is something valuable and worthwhile”
/boo-EE-feh/
“God's own; a thing/possession of God.”
/boo-EE-feh-CHOO-koo/
“Strength is present; one who is strong and resilient”
/boo-EE-keh/
“Beautiful and good-hearted”
/boo-OH-mah/
C
“God is beautiful; God is wonderful”
/chee-ah-MAH-kah/
“God will not fail”
/chee-ah-MAHN-dah/
“God is king”
/chee-boo-EH-zeh/
“God is glory; God's glory.”
/chee-BOO-goh/
“God is light.”
/chee-boo-EE-heh/
“God is strength”
/chee-boo-EE-keh/
“God is life”
/chee-boon-DOO/
“God is father.”
/chee-boo-NAH/
“God is the way; God leads”
/chee-boo-ZOH/
“Thank God; a name celebrating a joyful blessing”
/chee-DAH-loo/
“God is merciful”
/chee-dee-eh-BEH-reh/
“God is glorious”
/chee-dee-eh-BOO-beh/
“God is powerful”
/chee-dee-EE-keh/
“God is good”
/chee-dee-MAH/
“God is good”
/chee-DEEN-mah/
“God guides and leads me”
/chee-doo-BEM/
“God has won”
/chee-eh-meh-REE-eh/
“May God bless”
/chee-goh-ZEE-eh/
“May God bless me”
/chee-goh-ZEE-rim/
“God holds/controls the share or portion.”
/chee-JEE-oh-keh/
“God is greater”
/CHEE-kah/
“God is greater than the physician; God is the greatest healer.”
/chee-kah-dee-BEE-ah/
“God is better than anything”
/chee-kah-oh-dee-NAH-kah/
“God is present”
/chee-koh-DEE/
“God is patient”
/chee-koh-dee-lee/
“God knows; a heartfelt expression of trust in divine wisdom”
/CHEE-mah/
“My God will not fail me”
/chee-mah-MAN-dah/
“God knows the heart”
/chee-mah-OH-bee/
“My God is beautiful; my God is good.”
/chee-mah-RAHM-mah/
“God knows one’s allotted portion/destiny.”
/chee-mah-RAH-oh-keh/
“God has made/done it.”
/chee-MEH-reh/
“God has made me a king.”
/chee-meh-reh-MEH-zeh/
“God perfects and puts things right”
/chee-MEH-zee-eh/
“God is my advocate”
/chee-nah-GOH-rom/
“God is greater/superior.”
/chee-NAH-kah/
“God answers”
/chee-nah-ZAH/
“God answers prayer; a long-awaited child welcomed with happiness”
/chee-nah-zah-eh-KPEH-reh/
“God leads”
/chee-neh-DOO/
“God guides me”
/chee-neh-DOOM/
“God thinks of me.”
/chee-neh-LOH/
“God gives; a child received as a joyful gift”
/chee-neh-NYEH/
“God is near”
/chee-NON-soh/
“God is with me”
/chee-noh-NYEH-loom/
“God owns all; God possesses”
/chee-NWEH/
“God is powerful”
/chee-nweh-EE-keh/
“God owns life; life belongs to God”
/chee-nweh-NDOO/
“God owns wealth; a name expressing trust in lasting provision.”
/chee-nweh-OO-bah/
“God gives”
/chee-nyeh-loo/
“God has given”
/chee-NYEH-reh/
“God answers”
/chee-SAH-rah/
“God is with me”
/chee-SOM/
“God walks with me”
/chee-soh-MAH-gah/
“God has answered me”
/chee-zah-loom/
“God has answered me.”
/chee-zah-RAHM/
“God sent this child”
/chee-zee-TEH-reh/
“God protects”
/chee-ZOH-bah/
“God has saved/rescued me.”
/chee-zoh-ROHM/
“God; a devotional name invoking the supreme creator”
/CHOOK-woo/
“Thank God”
/chook-woo-DAH-loo/
“God exists”
/chook-woo-DEE/
“God is a lion—strong, courageous, and protective”
/chook-woo-dee-AH-goo/
“God is awesome and powerful”
/chook-woo-dee-EG-woo/
“God is strong”
/CHOO-koo-DEE-keh/
“God is good”
/chook-woo-DEEM-mah/
“God is there/present.”
/chook-woo-dee-YAH/
“God guides me”
/chook-woo-doo-BEM/
“God is great”
/chook-woo-eh-BOO-kah/
“God has done great things”
/chook-woo-eh-MEH-kah/
“God has triumphed/overcome.”
/chook-woo-eh-MEH-ree-eh/
“God is my strength”
/CHOO-koo-EE-kem/
“God is great/supreme.”
/chook-woo-JEK-woo/
“God is greater”
/chook-WOO-kah/
“God is greater than the medicine man/healer.”
/chook-woo-kah-dee-BEE-ah/
“God is the one I follow.”
/chook-woo-KAHM-soh/
“God has done great things”
/chook-WOO-mah/
“God has won the victory”
/CHOO-koo-meh-ree-JEH/
“God gives”
/chook-woo-NY EH-nyeh/
“God is close to me.”
/chook-woo-NOM-soh/
“God is near”
/chook-woo-NON-soh/
“God is powerful”
/chook-woo-nweh-EE-keh/
“God is my strength”
/CHOO-koo-NWEE-keh/
“God has given”
/chook-woo-NYEH-reh/
“God is good”
/CHOO-kwoo-OH-mah/
“God has saved me.”
/chook-woo-ZOH-rom/
“God is sufficient; a reassuring name expressing complete trust in God”
/chook-woo-zoo-roo-EE-keh/
“God knows.”
/CHOO-mah/
D
“Rely on God”
/dah-beh-REH-chee/
“Thank you; an expression of gratitude”
/DAH-loo/
“Thank God; gratitude to God”
/DAH-loo-AH-chee/
“Thank God; gratitude to God”
/DAH-loo-CHOO-kwoo/
“Strong man; warrior”
/DEE-keh/
“God is strong”
/DEE-keh-CHOO-kwoo/
“My strength”
/DEEM-gbah/
“My man; my husband”
/DEEM-kpah/
“It is good; goodness and well-being”
/DEEM-mah/
“Belonging to God; a hopeful name for a devoted life”
/DOM-in-ik/
“Put things right; make things better”
/DOH-zee-eh/
“God makes things right”
/DOH-zee-eh-CHOO-kwoo/
“Guide me; lead me safely”
/DOO-behm/
“God, guide me”
/DOO-behm-CHOO-kwoo/
“Live for me.”
/doo-MEH-bee/
E
“Mercy, kindness, and compassion”
/eh-BEH-leh/
“Mercy and compassion”
/eh-BEH-reh/
“God's mercy”
/eh-beh-REH-chee/
“God's mercy”
/eh-beh-reh-CHOO-kwu/
“Mercy/kindness is good.”
/eh-beh-reh-OH-mah/
“Glory, splendour, or majesty”
/eh-BOO-beh/
“God's glory”
/eh-boo-beh-CHOO-kwu/
“Do not forget me”
/eh-cheh-FOO-lam/
“A thoughtful life”
/eh-chen-DOO/
“Do not forget”
/eh-cheh-ZOH-nah/
“One who makes good use of strength and ability”
/eh-JEE-keh/
“One who uses strength effectively”
/eh-jee-KEH-meh/
“Twins; a child associated with twin birth”
/eh-JEE-mah/
“One who holds the ofo, the staff/symbol of authority and justice.”
/eh-jee-OH-for/
“Praise or thanksgiving”
/eh-KEH-neh/
“Praise God”
/eh-keh-neh-CHOO-kwu/
“Praise belongs to God”
/eh-keh-neh-dee-lee-CHOO-kwu/
“Prayer is beautiful”
/eh-kpeh-reh-ah-MAH-kah/
“One who says and does what he promises”
/eh-kwoo-EH-meh/
“Praise of God/the Lord.”
/eh-kwoo-TOH-see/
“Praise of God”
/eh-loh-CHOO-kwu/
“God has done great things”
/eh-MEH-kah/
“One who possesses strength and power”
/eh-meh-NEE-keh/
“God is with us; a comforting name of faith”
/ee-MAN-yoo-el/
“Elephant, suggesting strength, dignity, and a powerful presence”
/EN-yee/
“A friend of his father”
/en-yin-NAH-yah/
“A good friend”
/en-yee-OH-mah/
“A good/beautiful body or person of good appearance.”
/eh-RIN-mah/
“King”
/EH-zeh/
“The king does not end/perish (a tonal spelling is needed to fix the exact wording).”
/eh-zeh-ah-GWOO-nah/
“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/
“King of the land”
/eh-zeh-AH-nee/
“King of the kin/people (Eze ịbụ/ibe, depending on the intended form).”
/eh-ZEH-ee-beh/
“King of the yam”
/eh-zeh-JEE/
“Father's king/king of the father (Eze Nna; often written Ezenna).”
/eh-ZEN-nee-ah/
“A king’s child; a child of noble standing”
/eh-ZEH-nwah/
“Good king”
/eh-zeh-OH-mah/
“The king's mouth/voice.”
/eh-ZEH-oh-noo/
“King of peace”
/eh-zeh-OO-doh/
“King of glory or king of the eagle, depending on the intended tone of ugo.”
/eh-zeh-OO-goh/
“A good daughter”
/eh-zee-AH-dah/
“A good mother”
/eh-ZEEN-neh/
“A good child”
/eh-ZEEN-wah/
“Good sibling; a blessing for kindness, loyalty, and a strong bond among family members”
/eh-zee-nwah-neh/
“Truth and honesty”
/eh-zee-OHK-woo/
“Good character and a kindly nature”
/eh-zee-OH-mah/
F
“Faith; belief or trust.”
/FAYTH/
“A gracious blessing and gift from God”
/FAY-vur/
“Happy and fortunate”
/feh-LEE-see-ah/
“Happiness and joy”
/feh-LISS-i-tee/
“Happy and fortunate”
/feh-LISS-tus/
“Faithful and devoted”
/fee-DEE-lee-ah/
“Faithful and devoted”
/fee-DEH-lis/
“A blooming flower and a symbol of beauty”
/FLOR-ah/
“Good fortune and a hopeful future”
/FOR-chun/
“A free-spirited woman; the feminine form of Francis”
/FRAN-kah/
“Strong-minded and free-spirited”
/FRANK-lin/
“A child born on Friday”
/FRY-day/
“Look to/see God (Fụ Chukwu).”
/foo-CHOO-kwoo/
“Love me; a tender reminder that the child is deeply loved”
/foom-NAHN-yah/
G
“Rule of the spear/spear-ruler.”
/JER-ald/
“What is greater?”
/gih-nee-kah/
“What is greater than God?”
/gih-nee-kah-CHOO-koo/
“What is greater than a child?”
/gih-nee-kahn-wah/
“May you be blessed”
/goh-zee-eh/
“May God bless”
/goh-zee-eh-chee/
“Bless me; may I be blessed”
/goh-zeem/
“Watchful; alert.”
/GREG-uh-ree/
H
I
“Twin”
/EE-beh/
“No one compares with God”
/ee-beh-ah-BOO-chee/
“The kin/people agree or consent.”
/ee-BEK-weh/
“Goodness; one who is good and lovely”
/ee-DEEM-mah/
“Nothing is impossible”
/ee-feh-AHN-yee/
“Nothing is impossible with God”
/ee-feh-AHN-yee-CHOO-koo/
“A gift from God”
/ee-feh-CHOO-koo/
“What I have is greater than what I seek”
/ee-feh-JEE-kah/
“A good thing; a precious blessing”
/ee-feh-OH-mah/
“Love and affection”
/ee-foo-NAHN-yah/
“King or traditional ruler; a name of authority and high honor.”
/EE-gweh/
“There is strength in unity”
/ee-gweh-boo-EE-keh/
“What we seek/what is being sought.”
/ee-heh-ah-NAH-choh/
“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/
“Love and affection”
/ee-hoo-NAHN-yah/
“A beautiful face; a lovely presence”
/ee-hoo-OH-mah/
“A good journey; a safe journey”
/ee-jeh-OH-mah/
“Strength and resilience”
/EE-keh/
“The strength of the people”
/ee-keh-AHN-yee/
“Strength from behind; backing/supporting strength (Ikeazụ).”
/ee-keh-AH-zor/
“God's strength”
/ee-keh-CHEE/
“God's strength”
/ee-keh-CHOO-koo/
“Strength and resilience are present”
/ee-KEH-dee/
“My strength”
/EE-kem/
“Strength of the nation; a name for a powerful and influential person.”
/ee-KEM-bah/
“My strength must not be lost”
/ee-keh-meh-FOO-nah/
“Personal strength, achievement, and the masculine Ikenga spiritual institution.”
/ee-KENG-ah/
“A father's strength”
/ee-KEHN-nah/
“Strength of war/battle strength.”
/ee-keh-OH-goo/
“Strength of the people”
/ee-keh-OH-hah/
“Good strength”
/ee-keh-OH-mah/
“A good word; gracious speech”
/ee-kwoo-OH-mah/
“An established Igbo surname also used as a personal name; the exact literal derivation needs the intended tonal form.”
/ee-ROH-hah/
J
“Hold fast to God”
/jee-deh-CHOO-koo/
“Hold on to what is greater”
/jee-deh-KAH/
“Hold on to your father”
/jee-deh-NAH/
“Hold the heart; keep courage and steadfastness”
/jee-deh-OH-bee/
“Hold fast to the ofo—the family’s symbol of authority, justice, and blessing”
/jee-deh-OH-for/
“Be strong; hold on with strength”
/jee-SEE-keh/
K
“May the day dawn; let there be daylight.”
/kah-chee-FOH/
“As God has written or ordained”
/kah-chee-SEE-deh/
“Leave it in God's hands”
/kah-CHOO-kwu/
“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/
“Let me live”
/kahm-BEE-lee/
“What I asked God for”
/kahm-see-yoh-CHOO-kwu/
“Give thanks to God”
/keh-LEH-chee/
“Praise God”
/keh-leh-CHOO-kwu/
“Thank God”
/keh-NEH-chee/
“Thank God”
/keh-neh-CHOO-kwu/
“As it pleases God”
/koh-see-SOH/
“As it pleases God”
/koh-see-soh-CHOO-kwu/
L
M
“A human being is not God”
/mah-doo-ah-BOO-chee/
“No human being is greater than me”
/mah-doo-ah-KOH-lam/
“No human being is like me”
/mah-doo-ah-KOH-nam/
“People are beautiful”
/mah-doo-ah-MAH-kah/
“A human being is not God”
/mah-doo-ah-WOO-chee/
“A person born on Eke market day”
/mah-doo-EH-keh/
“Human beings are greater; people are of greater importance.”
/mah-DOO-kah/
“Hold on to God; embrace God.”
/mah-KWOO-oh-CHOO-koo/
“The community/nation agrees.”
/mm-BAHK-weh/
“Antelope, a graceful name connected with speed and beauty”
/mm-BAH-dah/
“A girl born on Afo market day”
/mm-gbah-FAWR/
“A girl born on Nkwo market day”
/mm-gban-KWOH/
“A girl born on Eke market day”
/mm-gbeh-KEH/
“The awaited time has come”
/mm-bay-MEH-nah/
“The time has come”
/mm-baw-DEE-leh/
“A girl born on Oye market day”
/mm-gboh-YEH/
“The king’s beauty”
/mma-EH-zeh/
“God’s beauty”
/mma-aw-BAH-see/
“Victory and triumph”
/m-MEH-ree/
“God's victory”
/m-meh-ree-CHOO-koo/
“Something good and beautiful”
/mm-eh-SOH-mah/
“God’s goodness”
/mm-eh-soh-mah-CHEE/
“God’s goodness”
/mm-eh-soh-mah-CHOO-koo/
“Goodness is beautiful”
/mm-eh-SOH-mah/
“I am with God”
/moo-nah-CHEE/
“God walks with me”
/moo-nah-cheem-SOH/
“God walks with me”
/moo-nah-CHEE-soh/
N
“Protection and safety”
/n-cheh-doh/
“Hope”
/n-cheh-kwoh-beh/
“Patience and steadfastness”
/n-dee-dee/
“Patience is beautiful”
/n-dee-dee-ah-MAH-kah/
“Patience is sweet and brings good results”
/n-DEE-dee-oo-toh/
“Life.”
/n-DOO/
“Life comes first”
/n-doo-boo-ee-see/
“Life is greater”
/n-doo-kah/
“Life is greater than wealth—a celebration of the preciousness of life”
/n-DOO-kah-koo/
“Life is more precious than wealth”
/n-doo-kah-oo-bah/
“Life agrees/assents.”
/n-DOO-kweh/
“Life is more precious than material riches—a warm wish for a long and fulfilling life”
/n-doo-LAH-kah/
“Blessing”
/n-goh-zee/
“God's blessing”
/n-goh-zee-choo-koo/
“Blessings are greater”
/n-goh-zee-kah/
“What I hold is greater”
/n-jee-deh-kah/
“A name associated with the Njoku yam spirit and the abundance of the harvest”
/n-JOH-koo/
“Comfort of the heart”
/n-kah-see-oh-bee/
“What belongs to God”
/n-keh-chee/
“What God has given”
/n-keh-chee-nyeh-reh/
“Mine, a cherished gift to me”
/n-kem/
“What I have is greater than what I lack”
/n-kem-ah-koh-nahm/
“What I have is truly mine”
/n-kem-dee-leem/
“What I have is greater”
/n-kem-jee-kah/
“The future holds something greater”
/n-kee-roo/
“What lies ahead is greater”
/nkee-ROO-kah/
“Beauty and goodness”
/n-mah/
“A beautiful and wonderful thing”
/n-meh-soh-mah/
“Father lives; a joyful affirmation of family continuity and blessing”
/n-NAH-dee/
“My father has done great things”
/n-nah-eh-meh-kah/
“The father holds or possesses; a name expressing stability and family strength”
/n-NAH-jee/
“Beauty is greater”
/n-nah-mah-kah/
“My father's land.”
/nah-MAH-nee/
“My father lives”
/n-nahm-dee/
“Mother is beautiful and wonderful”
/n-neh-ah-mah-kah/
“Mother is something valuable/important.”
/n-neh-boo-ee-feh/
“Mother is supreme”
/n-neh-kah/
“Grandmother, especially one's father's mother”
/n-neh-nah/
“A good mother”
/n-neh-oh-mah/
“Mother’s image or likeness”
/neh-NOH-yee/
“Close to God and holiness”
/non-soh/
“Please do not forget me”
/noh-nyeh-loom/
“A child is a warrior; a brave and courageous son”
/nwah-boo-DEE-keh/
“A child is a king”
/n-wah-boo-eh-zeh/
“Child of God”
/n-wah-choo-koo/
“Child/son of a hero, or a child who is heroic/strong.”
/nwah-DEE-keh/
“Sweet and precious child; a loving name celebrating the joy a child brings home”
/nwah-dee-oo-toh/
“Child of a king; a proud name connecting a child with family dignity and heritage”
/nwah-eh-zeh/
“A child born on Afor market day”
/n-wah-for/
“A child who possesses wealth”
/nwah-jee-AH-koo/
“The child is better; the child is especially good.”
/nwah-KAHN-mah/
“The child is beautiful/good.”
/nwah-MAH-kah/
“A sweet child”
/n-wahn-doh/
“A child born on Nkwo market day”
/n-wahn-kwoh/
“A wonderful sibling”
/n-wahn-neh-ah-mah-kah/
“A sibling is a great blessing”
/n-wahn-neh-kah/
“Woman of the world/land.”
/nwan-yeh-roo-wah/
“A woman is something precious”
/n-wahn-yee-boo-ee-feh/
“A woman who is good/beautiful.”
/nwan-yee-dee-MAH/
“A beautiful woman, celebrating grace and loveliness”
/nwan-yee-NMAH/
“A good/beautiful woman.”
/nwah-nyee-OH-mah/
“Good and beautiful child; a warm family blessing for a beloved son or daughter”
/nwah-oh-mah/
“A child born on Orie market day.”
/nwah-OH-ree-eh/
“A beautiful woman”
/nwahn-YEE-oh-mah/
“A boy born on Eke market day”
/nweh-KEH/
“Child of the community/town.”
/nwoh-BOH-doh/
“Child of war/struggle.”
/nwoh-GOO/
“Man; male person.”
/NWOH-keh/
“There is a man; a man is present.”
/nwoh-keh-DEE/
“Fair- or light-complexioned child.”
/nwoh-KOH-chah/
“Child of Okolo.”
/nwoh-KOH-loh/
“A son born on Orie market day”
/nwoh-REE-eh/
“Child of an Osu.”
/nwoh-SOO/
“A boy born on Oye market day”
/nwoh-YEH/
“Child of the eagle; ugo can also connote glory.”
/nwoh-GOO/
O
“God/deity.”
/oh-BAH-see/
“Heart; inner strength and character”
/OH-bee/
“A child welcomed to share in life’s abundance”
/oh-bee-ah-GEH-lee/
“A heart that rejoices”
/oh-bee-ah-JOO-loo/
“The heart is full; a satisfied or fulfilled heart.”
/oh-bee-ah-JOO-roo/
“A child welcomed into abundance”
/oh-bee-ah-NOO-joo/
“The heart is fearsome/fierce.”
/oh-bee-dee-EH-gwoo/
“Father’s heart”
/oh-BIN-nah/
“The heart of the people”
/oh-bee-OH-hah/
“A good-hearted person”
/oh-bee-OH-mah/
“A heart for the community”
/oh-bee-OH-rah/
“My heart is working/acting; literally, “my heart is doing.””
/oh-boom-NEH-meh/
“War leader/commander; a chief of war.”
/oh-chee-AH-gah/
“A traditional Igbo name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/oh-DEE-lee/
“It is in the world; exists in the world.”
/oh-dee-NAH-yah/
“Champion or great warrior; a name of exceptional honor and prestige.”
/oh-DOHG-woo/
“The lion, symbolizing courage, power, and leadership”
/OH-doom/
“The ofo kills; referring to ofo, the sacred staff/symbol of truth, justice, and authority.”
/oh-foh-EH-gboo/
“It will be well; a hopeful blessing for a bright future”
/oh-gah-DEEN-mah/
“A prosperous and well-provided-for person.”
/oh-gah-RAHN-yah/
“Father’s wisdom”
/ohg-BOHN-nah/
“His father’s wisdom”
/oh-gbon-NYAH-yah/
“Cow killer; a traditional title historically associated with a man wealthy enough to slaughter a cow ceremonially.”
/oh-gboo-EH-fee/
“God’s time”
/oh-geh-CHEE/
“God’s appointed time”
/oh-geh-CHOO-koo/
“A good time or auspicious season”
/oh-geh-OH-mah/
“God’s glory”
/oh-goh-CHOO-koo/
“Father’s pride”
/oh-goh-NAH/
“The community is strong”
/oh-hah-mah-DEE-keh/
“Kola nut, a traditional symbol of welcome, blessing, and fellowship”
/OH-jee/
“Who is greater?”
/oh-jee-NEE-kah/
“A traditional Igbo personal name and family name; exact literal interpretation varies by lineage”
/oh-JOOK-woo/
“A boy born on Afo market day”
/oh-kah-FAWR/
“God’s portion”
/oh-keh-CHOO-koo/
“One born on Eke day”
/oh-KEH-keh/
“What God has apportioned”
/oh-KEH-zee-eh/
“A warrior; one associated with war.”
/oh-KOH-gwoo/
“A traditional Igbo personal name and family name; lineage-based interpretation varies”
/oh-KOH-lee/
“One born on Nkwo market day.”
/oh-KON-kwoh/
“A boy born on Orie market day”
/oh-koh-REE-eh/
“A young man; a son”
/oh-KOH-roh/
“A boy born on Oye market day”
/oh-KOY-eh/
“First son—a name associated with family responsibility, status, and honor.”
/ohk-PAH-rah/
“God’s word”
/oh-KWOO-chee/
“God’s word”
/oh-koo-CHOO-koo/
“God’s word stands firm”
/oh-koo-DEE-lee/
“Faith and steadfast belief”
/oh-KWOO-kweh/
“A good word”
/oh-koo-OH-mah/
“The word of Osa/God.”
/oh-kwoo-OH-sah/
“Gold; a golden jewel or treasure.”
/oh-lah-EH-doh/
“A beautiful jewel; a good/beautiful ornament.”
/oh-LAHM-mah/
“God’s work”
/oh-LOO-chee/
“God’s wondrous work”
/oh-loo-eh-BOO-beh/
“A good or beautiful voice.”
/oh-loo-OH-mah/
“Beautiful; a lovely one”
/OH-mah/
“Beautiful and radiant”
/oh-mah-LEE-chah/
“Knowledge, wisdom, or intelligence.”
/oh-MOO-mah/
“A child who stands in another’s place”
/oh-NOH-chee/
“Moon, a gentle name associated with light and calm nights”
/OHN-wah/
““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/
“Who is like God?”
/ohn-yeh-BOO-chee/
“Who is like God?”
/ohn-yeh-dee-KAH-chee/
“Who is greater?”
/ohn-YEH-kah/
“Who is greater than God?”
/ohn-yeh-KAH-chee/
““Who knows?””
/ohn-YEH-mah/
““Who knows tomorrow?””
/on-yeh-MY-chee/
“A precious gift”
/ohn-YIN-yeh/
“God’s gift”
/ohn-yin-YEH-chee/
“God's gift”
/on-yee-NYEH-choo-koo/
““Who is greater than the people/community?””
/on-yee-ree-OH-hah/
“First son”
/oh-PAH-rah/
“Kola-nut tree; by extension, kola nut.”
/OR-jee/
“River, a flowing name associated with journey, life, and renewal”
/oh-see-MEE-ree/
“One who comes from God”
/oh-see-NAH-chee/
“From the beginning.”
/oh-SEE-tah/
“One who follows the path of life”
/oh-SOHN-doo/
“God’s message; message of God.”
/oh-zee-CHOO-koo/
“Good news”
/oh-zee-OH-mah/
““The Ozo title has come” or “Ozo has arrived.””
/oh-ZOH-bee-ah/
“May such hardship never happen again”
/oh-zoh-eh-MEH-nah/
“An Ozo title-holder; a nobleman/elder associated with the Ozo title.”
/OH-zor/
R
S
“Only God knows.”
/soh-chee-mah/
“Only God gives.”
/soh-chee-nyeh-reh/
“Only God.”
/soh-CHOO-koo/
“Join me in praising God.”
/soh-mah-chee/
“May I never be alone.”
/soh-mah-dee-nah/
“May I never be alone with God.”
/soh-mah-dee-nah-CHOO-koo/
“Join me in thanking God.”
/soh-mkeh-neh/
“Join me in thanking God.”
/soh-mkeh-neh-CHOO-koo/
“Join me in praising God.”
/soh-mtoh/
“Join me in praising God.”
/soh-mtoh-CHOO-koo/
“Worship God.”
/soh-poo-loo-CHOO-koo/
“God alone.”
/soh-soh-CHOO-koo/
T
“Praise God”
/toh-beh-CHEE/
“God is worthy of praise”
/toh-beh-CHOO-kwoo/
“Praise the father”
/toh-BEN-nah/
“Praise God”
/TOH-chee/
“Praise God, who has given this blessing”
/toh-chee-NYEH-reh/
“Praise God”
/toh-CHOO-kwoo/
“Praise the father”
/TOHN-nah/
U
“Wealth and abundance.”
/oo-BAH/
“A thoughtful name associated with wisdom, intention, and a strong will.”
/OO-cheh/
“A warm reminder that a child is part of God's loving will.”
/oo-CHEH-chee/
“A thankful name for a child received as part of God's purpose.”
/oo-cheh-chee-NYEH-reh/
“A joyful name expressing trust in God's will.”
/oo-cheh-CHOO-koo/
“Literally, “Thought/mind, kill me!”—an anguished or lamenting expression.”
/oo-cheh-gboo-LAHM/
“A hopeful name celebrating life's purpose and resilience.”
/oo-cheh-NDOO/
“A name expressing harmony with a father's hopes and wishes.”
/oo-cheh-NAH/
“A lovely name for someone known for kind thoughts and good intentions.”
/oo-cheh-OH-mah/
“African star apple, a sweet and beautiful fruit name”
/oo-DAH-rah/
“A dignified name celebrating honor and a good reputation blessed by God.”
/oo-deh-CHOO-koo/
“Father’s glory, honour, or prestige.”
/oo-DEN-nah/
“Peace and calm”
/OO-doh/
“A peaceful blessing placed under God's care.”
/oo-DOH-chee/
“A reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.”
/oo-doh-CHOO-koo/
“A beautiful reminder that peace is more precious than many other blessings.”
/oo-DOH-kah/
“A proud name associated with the eagle's nobility and with glory.”
/OO-goh/
“Beautiful eagle; figuratively, a splendid or glorious eagle.”
/oo-goh-AH-mah-kah/
“A radiant name celebrating God's glory in a daughter.”
/oo-GOH-chee/
“A thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.”
/oo-goh-chee-NYEH-reh/
“A joyful name celebrating the glory and greatness of God.”
/oo-goh-CHOO-koo/
“A noble name suggesting honor, high standing, and regal dignity.”
/oo-goh-EH-zeh/
“A graceful name for a daughter whose beauty and goodness shine brightly.”
/oo-goh-MAH/
“A proud name expressing the joy and honor a child brings to a father.”
/oo-goh-NAH/
“Beautiful eagle; figuratively, a splendid or glorious eagle.”
/oo-goh-OH-mah/
“Eagle of the kindred/family.”
/oo-GWOO-nah/
“A tender name for a child treasured as something precious.”
/OO-joo/
“A loving name that celebrates a child as a precious gift.”
/oo-JOON-wah/
“A warm name expressing delight in faith, worship, and spiritual community.”
/oo-kah-MAH-kah/
“A hopeful name wishing a home filled with prosperity and blessing.”
/oo-loh-AH-koo/
“A gentle name evoking a loving, peaceful, and beautiful home.”
/oo-LOH-mah/
“A good or fine home/house.”
/oo-loh-OH-mah/
“There is breath/life; life exists or continues.”
/oo-meh-AH-dee/
“Life/breath is greater than wealth.”
/oo-meh-ah-KOO-kah/
“Breath; by extension, life.”
/OO-meh/
“Courage or strength of heart is greater.”
/oo-meh-oh-BEE-kah/
“Kindred, extended family, or relatives.”
/oo-MOON-nah/
“A proud and affectionate name for a son who brings honor to his father.”
/oo-REH-nah/
“Sweetness, pleasantness, or good taste.”
/oo-TOHM-mah/
“World or earth, a name celebrating life and belonging”
/OO-wah/
“The world/life is fearsome, difficult, or awesome.”
/oo-wah-dee-EHG-woo/
“The world agrees or consents.”
/oo-wah-KWEH/
“Life in the world; worldly life.”
/oo-WAHN-doo/
“Road, way, or path.”
/OO-zoh/
“A hopeful name wishing a child a prosperous and successful journey.”
/oo-zoh-AH-koo/
“A hopeful name celebrating a beautiful path through life.”
/oo-zoh-ah-MAH-kah/
“A reassuring name for someone guided along a God-centered path.”
/oo-ZOH-chee/
“A faith-filled name asking that a child walk safely in God's way.”
/oo-zoh-CHOO-koo/
“The way or path is good”
/oo-zoh-DEEN-mah/
“A hopeful name looking toward a promising future.”
/oo-zoh-EH-chee/
“A principled name celebrating an honest and worthy path.”
/oo-zoh-EH-zee-eh/
“The way/path of heaven or the sky.”
/oo-zoh-EE-gweh/
“A warm wish for a life guided by goodness and a clear path.”
/oo-ZOH-mah/