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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.
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]
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Linguistic studies of the Igbo language suggest that the name Chukwu is a compound of the Igbo words Chi (spiritual being) and Ukwu (great in size). [172] Each individual is born with a spiritual guide/guardian angel or guardian principle, "Chi", unique to each individual and the individual's fate and destiny is determined by their Chi.