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Igbo names are traditionally and historically constructed. In this convention there are no family names, instead one is known through their immediate male lineage. In the olden days, Igbos – men and women – were named after the four market days (eke, orie, afor, and nkwo) in Igboland.
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.
This category is for feminine given names from Nigeria (natively, or by historical modification of Biblical, etc., names). Pages in category "Nigerian feminine given names" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total.
In Igbo, the pronoun 'o' indicates both male and female.Most Igbo names are gender-neutral, [citation needed] though traditional names may denote gender. Furthermore, some nouns and pronouns denote gender, including "nwoke" (man) and "nwanyi" (woman).
In the traditional Igbo calendar, a week (Igbo: Izu) has 4 days (Igbo: Ubochi) (Eke, Orie, Afọ, Nkwọ), seven weeks make one month (Igbo: Ọnwa), a month has 28 days and there are 13 months in a year. In the last month, an extra day is added. [30] The names of the days have their roots in the mythology of the Kingdom of Nri.
Ugochukwu audio ⓘ is an Igbo name. Its literal translation is "God's Eagle", which is interpreted as "Crown of God" or even "Glory of God" — since the crowns of traditional Igbo rulers are adorned with a tail feather of an eagle. [1]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 28 December 2024. List of notable Igbo people of Nigeria Part of a series on Igbo people Subgroups Anioma Aro Edda Ekpeye Etche Ezza Ika Ikwerre Ikwo Ishielu Izzi Mbaise Mgbo Ngwa Nkalu Nri-Igbo Ogba Ohafia Ohuhu Omuma Onitsha Oratta Ubani Ukwuani List of Igbo people Igbo culture Art Performing arts ...
Yoruba women's clothing is not only a form of dressing but also a form of expression and identity. The clothing reflects the personality, mood, taste, and creativity of the wearer. The clothing also conveys messages about the social status, marital status, age group, religious affiliation, and cultural affiliation of the wearer.