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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 6:51am On Sep 16, 2014
My Igbo name remains the sweetest Igbo name of all time... Chihurumnanya, but since I am male I changed it to Chukwuhurumnanya. In ancient Igbos a mans name don't start with Chi, rather Chukwu. A womans name can end with both chukwu or chi but cant start with it.
Example... Chima=female, chukwuma=male.
again some names that are 99% used by female has male users too.
Example... Chioma=female, Chukwuoma=male.
Chiamaka=female, Chukwuamaka=male.
Igbo name abuses are common in abia state and part of ebonyi. In abia u see a man bearing Chinyere or Chioma.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 6:52am On Sep 16, 2014
Horayce: I'm igbo and I find igbo names quite annoying to be honest. I prefer names from the deep south and the middle belt. Neutral & tongue friendly names like Kalada,Rotnen, Tamuno any day of the week for me.
U sound annoying so am not surprised.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by tunde1200(m): 6:54am On Sep 16, 2014
cool2. Chimamanda- My God can never fall/fail.
this name resounds the infallibility of God. also the name of famous nigerian writer Ngozi Chimamanda Adichie.
The best them all!.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 6:55am On Sep 16, 2014
Nkiruka- my future is great dis is my sweet name, God bless my mother for giving me this name even if i'm the last child, thank you mama.
akachidiya- God's hand is involve
amadioha- god of thunder
chineye- God gives
munachisom/chimsomnaga- i walk with God/God follows me
chimdindu- my God is alive
ebubechi- great God
onyekachi- who is greater than God.
kosarachi- tell it to God
chimamkpa- God knows my problem.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 6:55am On Sep 16, 2014
Onyedikachukwu- Who is like God?
Okeke- Born on Eke day.
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by chineloSA(f): 6:55am On Sep 16, 2014
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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 6:56am On Sep 16, 2014
blueberryp: Why do whites bear 'Amanda' if its an igbo name. Mayb the igbos truly have their origin from the white mans land cheesy
Amanda is nt an igbo name jawe...its hw 21st century gals prefer 2 b called as short 4 'ChimAMANDA'

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by orugu: 6:58am On Sep 16, 2014
Chidiuto - God is sweet

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by kenex4ever(m): 7:01am On Sep 16, 2014
My best igbo names without chi, chukwu, are:
Olaedo(reserved for my daughter)
Kesandu
Somadina
Lotanna(Love dis one, never knew its an igbo name until now: it means REMEMBER GOD or Father)
Kachiside

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by soledadd: 7:05am On Sep 16, 2014
For twins
Chikayima- chikamma
Chinyere - nnanyere
Ikemsinachi - onumsinachi
Ebubechukwu - ifechukwu

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by VivyGift(f): 7:05am On Sep 16, 2014
What is the meaning of Chekwube?

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by OdenigboAroli(m): 7:05am On Sep 16, 2014
Oseloka...God thought well.
Ezinma....beautiful way.
Ikem...my strength.
Zikora...show the world.
Amalachukwu...grace of God.
Okwudili...may thoughts be unto God.
Nwabufo...A child is a relief.
Chiesa...God answered her.
Nkemdili...let what is mine remain so.
Ifeadi...We have something good.
Okwuolisa...words of God.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by mizjules(f): 7:07am On Sep 16, 2014
Onyeogadirinmasinachiabia.....love the name
Gadiri for short or sinachi
Onyinyechi- gift from God. This name is doing wonders in my life! Thank you Lord

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by prettyamanda(f): 7:08am On Sep 16, 2014
I rep chimamanda yagaaaaaa wink
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by OdenigboAroli(m): 7:09am On Sep 16, 2014
VivyGift: What is the meaning of Chekwube?

Put your hope in God...Chekwube Olisa.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by kenex4ever(m): 7:13am On Sep 16, 2014
prettyamanda: I rep chimamanda yagaaaaaa wink

U must be very happy with ur name chimamanda because it gives u d avenue to Remove CHIM and start forming yankee with AMANDA. Lol

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by DoctorTim: 7:13am On Sep 16, 2014
Abeg the funniest name of all is MGBEKE!!! Naija aartiste dey use am yab babe's for their songs. This babe na original Mgbeke LMAO!

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by OdenigboAroli(m): 7:13am On Sep 16, 2014
Ifeatu...A thing of reference.
Ijeoma...good journey.
Chinelo....God holds my thoughts.
Nwora...child of the people.
Ifedioramma...one that befits the people.
Ikeora...strength of the people.
Nwabunwanne....your child is your sibling.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by purity80(m): 7:14am On Sep 16, 2014
UGONNA
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Nobody: 7:14am On Sep 16, 2014
Chinaza. God Answers.. I love this particular name so much.

Chukwunonyerem: Any body that knows the meaning should help out. Thanks

#Igbo girls are the best people to fall in love with.. Walahi.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Okeikpu(m): 7:15am On Sep 16, 2014
MGBORIE, MGBAFO, MGBEKE, MGBANKWO......DS ARE ONE OF THE BEST IGBO NAME...EVER.... TWO OF MY FUTURE DAUGHTERS WILL BEAR DS NAMES -,-)

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by phadat(m): 7:16am On Sep 16, 2014
OdenigboAroli: Oseloka...God thought well.
Ezinma....beautiful way.
Ikem...my strength.
Zikora...show the world.
Amalachukwu...grace of God.
Okwudili...may thoughts be unto God.
Nwabufo...A child is a relief.
Chiesa...God answered her.
Nkemdili...let what is mine remain so.
Ifeadi...We have something good.
Okwuolisa...words of God.
is that the meaning of okwudili, tried asking around for the meaning and got lots of interpretation and I thought okwu in Igbo is word guess that name is confusing
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by prettyamanda(f): 7:17am On Sep 16, 2014
ToriEmManson: Amanda is nt an igbo name jawe...its hw 21st century gals prefer 2 b called as short 4 'ChimAMANDA'
u're sooo dumb even after given d acronym u stil say its not an igbo name smh

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by azuba(m): 7:18am On Sep 16, 2014
guys if u knw doz names widout knowing NZUBECHUKWU ...........Gods Plan.,u av not started.
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by jnrbayano(m): 7:19am On Sep 16, 2014
officialcharlz: So i decided to share some nice names igbo people bear and their meaning. Feel free to add yours...

1. Obimnaetochukwu - My heart praises God.
This is a personal fave. also the name of a popular nigerian artiste. Though not so popular, this name's meaning signifies a great deal.

2. Chimamanda- My God can never fall/fail.
this name resounds the infallibility of God. also the name of famous nigerian writer Ngozi Chimamanda Adichie.

3. Chizutere Chizitere- God sent. Chizutere is God meets
a favorite among the igbo community, other versions include zicora, ziteora. it is also unisex.

4. kamsiyochukwu - literally means 'As i have asked begged God'.
this name is mostly given when a mother has gotten her heart desire as the name implies.

6. Ndidiamaka- Patience is a virtue.
It sure is. a female-based name which clearly states the importance of patience in having a child.

Others include-
7. Chukwuebuka- God is mighty.
8. Chibuikem- God is my strength.
9. Ifeanyichukwu- Nothing is big for God (He can do all things).
10. Chidindu- God lives.

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by phadat(m): 7:19am On Sep 16, 2014
Amaechi
nonso
Dumebi
Ebubechukwu
Adaeze
sweet names anyday

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by kackar22: 7:20am On Sep 16, 2014
Why is everybody catefully avoiding Emeka which remains the most widely answered name for the great igbos till today

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by kenex4ever(m): 7:21am On Sep 16, 2014
Okeikpu: MGBORIE, MGBAFO, MGBEKE, MGBANKWO......DS ARE ONE OF THE BEST IGBO NAME...EVER.... TWO OF MY FUTURE DAUGHTERS WILL BEAR DS NAMES -,-)

What's the meaning of ur name OKE-IKPU? I hope it's not what am thinking.
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by MsNas(f): 7:22am On Sep 16, 2014
What does this two names mean please?
1. Kodilichukwu
2. Kamsiyonna.

My friend here named her babies those names and has refused to tell me their meanings cheesy
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by kenex4ever(m): 7:23am On Sep 16, 2014
OLIVIASTACEY how r u doing? Watsupkwanu?
Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by Okeikpu(m): 7:25am On Sep 16, 2014
kenex4ever:

What's the meaning of ur name OKE-IKPU? I hope it's not what am thinking.
wt r u thinking Feel free to share it....ds is 21st century

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Re: Common Beautiful Names From The Igbo Tribe by jnrbayano(m): 7:25am On Sep 16, 2014
Odilafta: Mgbechikwere= When God permits

Mgbeke or Mgbee= cheesy

Ekwutosinammadibegi= Don't condemn your neigbour

Chukwualuka= God has done well

Odinakachukwu= It's in God's hands

Egezinaasiri= Stop listening to gossips

Legendary name rampantly answered by Awka indigenes.

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