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Igbo given names (81 P) S. Igbo-language surnames (56 P) Pages in category "Igbo names" The following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total.
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In the Igbo naming convention a child is given a name at birth referencing an event surrounding the birth, a deceased ancestor, or the time and/or place of birth. This is the name they will primarily be known by. To differentiate from others in the same generation with the same name a person will also give their father's first name.
Ebubechukwu (audio ⓘ) is a given name of the Igbo people from the southeastern region of Nigeria.The direct English translation is “God’s glory”. [1] It's diminutive and commonest form is Ebube, which means “glory”. [2]
In the post-war era, Nigeria changed the names of places to non-Igbo-sounding words. For instance, the town of Igbo-uzo was anglicized to Ibusa. [140] Because of discrimination, many Igbo had trouble finding employment, and during the early 1970s, the Igbo became one of the poorest ethnic groups in Nigeria. [141] [142] [143]
Chidera audio ⓘ is a name given by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria, and is applicable to both sexes. It means “once God has written”, a more specific variant of “Odera”. A diminutive version of the name is “Dera”. [1] [2]
Chibuike audio ⓘ is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Igbo origin which means "God is great". [1] The name Chibuike signifies a strong belief in the power and greatness of God. The common nicknames are Chi, Ike, and Chibu. Notable people with the name include: