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Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by omoge(f): 11:23pm On Apr 08, 2007
Donzman, ewo! haha no spoil show for my sister now ( i got one with that name Obiageli smiley )

thanks for those meanings.
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by ultrafem(f): 11:36pm On Apr 08, 2007
omoge:

haha, I'm not yoruba but grew up in Ibadan and Lagos smiley

won't tell you my name though one of the names in your post is cheesy guess it and keep it smiley wink

ok oh! whichever one you are is ok they both lovely names
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by omoge(f): 12:18am On Apr 09, 2007
cheers girl cheesy

ultrafem:

ok oh! whichever one you are is ok they both lovely names
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Ezinwannem: 7:22pm On Apr 09, 2007
Nwakanwa-Child is bigger/larger than child--as in chidld get level, lol
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by CrazyMan(m): 8:05pm On Apr 10, 2007
omoge:

lol, you wan take style know my name eh? lol, mba

but go ahead and tell me the meaning plz i will give you chocolate cookie for your help
Donzman has said it all
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by chiogo(f): 7:35pm On Apr 15, 2007
Chiamaka-------- God is great/good/fine
chidinma---------- God is good
Oluchi-------------- work of God.
Nkechi--------------- God's own
Chika----------------- God is the greatest
Chinenye(nwa)-------- God gives (children)
Ugochi---------------- God's grace
Ifeoma-------- Good thing
Tochi----------- praise God
Adaeze------- Princess(daughter of a king--- God)
Chinedu(m)----- God guides (me)
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by ebeledi(m): 9:50pm On Apr 27, 2007
undecided angry grin
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by toshmann(m): 3:35pm On Apr 29, 2007
akpamgbo= bag of bullets grin
ishiaki = cocoanut head grin
otangwere= lizard eater grin
ogbuagu = lion/leopard killer
ogbuefi =cow killer
onyearugbulem= no one should cheat me
ogbankwa =dancer
toshmann= weed consumer grin grin grin grin
nwodu = last born
kanu/kalu= god of iron?thunder? god of something grin
nwamgborogwu =child of drugs grin
ekwutos = talkative grin
. . . . . . .to be continued . . . . grin grin grin grin grin

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Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by miako(m): 2:30pm On Jul 25, 2007
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AN IROKO TREE
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by toshmann(m): 10:38pm On Jul 25, 2007
orji=iroko tree (strong giant tree)
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by youngies(m): 11:54am On Jul 26, 2007
Nwankwo = Hawkson
Donatus Eze = Don King
Celina Dionu = Celine Dion
Nwamu = Dickson
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Planner(m): 3:02pm On Jul 26, 2007
See a i need to know the meanings of the following names;

Okechukwu, Nwanganga, Njideka, Chinweude, Udechukwu


Thanks
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by toshmann(m): 5:51pm On Jul 26, 2007
okechukwu= God's portion?
Nwanganga= proud child? a child i'm proud of? child + pride in one sentence . . .go figure grin
Njideka= what i'm holding is better?
Chinweude=God owns ude grin (whatever ude means) grin grin
Udechukwu= God's ude grin (this ude again) grin grin

warning. b4 u write these as answers in an exam pls consult an ibo specialist to confirm grin

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Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by crazyp(f): 4:01pm On Jul 27, 2007
toshmann:

akpamgbo= bag of bullets grin
ishiaki = cocoanut head grin
otangwere= lizard eater grin
ogbuagu = lion/leopard killer
ogbuefi =cow killer
onyearugbulem= no one should cheat me
ogbankwa =dancer
toshmann= weed consumer grin grin grin grin
nwodu = last born
kanu/kalu= god of iron?thunder? god of something grin
nwamgborogwu =child of drugs grin
ekwutos = talkative grin
. . . . . . .to be continued . . . . grin grin grin grin grin

lol, this toshman, u wont kill me ooo grin grin grin
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by sophienwa(f): 1:09am On Jul 30, 2007
can u guys please tell me the meaning of these names
ugwumsinachi
azuka
nzoputa
ugwuakolam
ogaga
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by toshmann(m): 1:15am On Jul 30, 2007
ugwumsinachi= my honor is from God
azuka= the back is greater (nyash big pass grin)
nzoputa=salvation
ugwuakolam=may honor not elude me
ogaga=it shall come to pass

for all similar enquiries go to prof toshmann at the dept of language traslations, faculty of culture, nairaland university, nigeria
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by MaryAnne4: 2:42am On Aug 11, 2007
Hello

My name is Anire and I need to find the meaning and origin of my name (Nigerian/Igbo)
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by toshmann(m): 9:44pm On Aug 12, 2007
anire. . . . undecided undecided undecided undecided never heard that b4, but let's see. hmmmm undecided undecided are u sure its an ibo name?

anyway. . . . .
ani=land
ire=light or tongue

so most probably anire may be land of light

to be confirmed cool

sign . . . .prof T.M.B Toshmann cool
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by loveth(f): 2:14pm On Aug 15, 2007
Chiemenam(ihe ojoo) means God don't me bad thing.
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by paulthomas: 7:08pm On Aug 15, 2007
I'm not Nigerian but very much falling for one. I'm somewhat of a poet so I want to write her a poem. Her name is Chinelo. What does it mean? I want to incorporate her name and its beautiful meaning in a peom. I think it will impress her.
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Nobody: 12:18am On Aug 16, 2007
Chinelo = God plans/thinks for you. . .It's my cousin's name too! grin
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by echelon(m): 5:47pm On Aug 23, 2007
Amaechi
Who knows 2morow?

Ginika
What's greater?

Obumneke
Am I the creator?
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by younghoodi(m): 5:49pm On Aug 23, 2007
ngozi mean 419 queen.
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by PTH(m): 5:51pm On Aug 23, 2007
Does anyone know any Rivers state area names for girls pls?
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by echelon(m): 6:45pm On Aug 23, 2007
PTH:

Does anyone know any Rivers state area names for girls please?

some i know:

Chioma

Ohochukwu
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by PTH(m): 6:47pm On Aug 23, 2007
arent those igbo names?
What does Chioma mean?
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by echelon(m): 6:53pm On Aug 23, 2007
PTH:

arent those igbo names?
What does Chioma mean?

chioma = good God
most of those i know answer igbo names
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by sambie(f): 1:09am On Aug 24, 2007
hi PTH, rivers female names include
belema,ibiye,nengi,sotonye,ibimina,owanaemi,tamunoemi,ala,ibifuro,ibitoru,ibaraye,
the list goes on and all the possible IBs
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by PTH(m): 1:11am On Aug 24, 2007
What does Belema, Tamunoemi mean?
Any more female names?
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by osisi5: 1:25am On Aug 24, 2007
ibifaka,ibiso,Ine,Tuonimi,Alali,Boma

but the Igboid and Igbo Rivers people have Igbo names like Chioma,Ijeoma and Nneka
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by PTH(m): 1:29am On Aug 24, 2007
i'm looking for 2 female names of Rivers origin for . . . wink

hmmmm i'll wait for a few more to pick some i like and meanings pls.
Re: Igbo Names & Their Meanings by Nobody: 1:30am On Aug 24, 2007
@PTH

When asking for Rivers state names, you need to also include what ethnic group. There are Igbos in Rivers State as well as Ijaws and Ikwerres. So do not act amazed that you're given an Igbo name when you asked for a Rivers name. The former Rivers State House of Assembly speaker is named Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, I suppose this Chibuike is Rivers and also Igbo.

This is just for the records.

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