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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.
Chinonye listen ⓘ is a female name used by the Igbo tribe of South Eastern Nigeria. The name means "God is with me" or "God sympathizes" which is perfect for parents who want their girl child to have a name that reflects her strong faith and connection to a higher power. [1] [2]
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The name of divination in Igbo derives from ígbá áfà or áhà meaning 'to name' coming from the diviner's skill in rooting out problems hence naming them. [70] The dibia or ogba afa , 'interpreter of afa', is considered a master of esoteric knowledge and wisdom and igba afa is a way in which people can find out the cause of such things as ...
Many Igbo Christians refer to the Christian God as Chukwu. [2] Chukwu (Chu-kwu) is similar to "The Most High" and "The Almighty" instead of a name like "God" which is of Germanic origin. This was usually referring to an idol in the pre-Christian era, but with the arrival of Christianity and Islam in the region, Chukwu became used for God ...
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]
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Christian missionaries introduced aspects of European ideology into Igbo society and culture, sometimes shunning parts of the culture. [125] The rumours that the Igbo women were being assessed for taxation sparked off the 1929 Igbo Women's War in Aba (also known as the 1929 Aba Riots), a massive revolt of women never encountered before in Igbo ...