Among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, names reflect deep spiritual beliefs, gratitude to God, or family events. Monikers often include the prefix “Chi” (God) or “Nna” (Father), symbolizing divine guidance or paternal ties. Whether employing rhythmic forms like Chinedu or using proverbs about prosperity, these choices tie present generations to a proud Igbo heritage. Families frequently select names to express moral convictions and communal unity.
Amadi means "rejoicing" or "seemed destined to die at birth" depending on the cultural context.
God's grace
Joy
Chetanna means "God's thought" or "intelligent" in Igbo.
Chideziri means "God has written" or "God's decision" in Igbo.
Chidozie means "God has fixed it" or "God has made it right."
Chikaima is of Igbo origin and means "God knows best."
Chikamso is of Igbo origin and means "God I follow" or "I am following God."
The meaning of Chimeremeze is "God says, and it happens."
Lasting
Lucid
The glory of God
Great deeds
Emekai means "God has done well" or "God is gracious."
Eze means "king" or "ruler" in Igbo, a language spoken by the Igbo people of Nigeria.
Good mother
Idika means "the earth" or "the one who is praised."
Nothing is impossible with god
The meaning of Ifechukwu is "God's light" or "God's gift".
Good thing or beautiful one in igbo
Freedom
Of Igbo origin origin.
Strength
Power and chukwu
Power of the father or father
The name "Ilo" is of Finnish origin and means "joy" or "happiness."
Little son or young son in the basque language
God will do it or god will accomplish it
From god
Kairaluchi means "light of the moon."
A variant of the deity of thunder and lightning
Kamsiyochukwu means "As I have asked from God" or "Just as I have asked from God."
Kamsiyochukwu means "as I have asked of God" or "just as I have asked God."
A variant of various ethnic groups and languages
Glorify god
God will do it
Gift of god
As god wishes
Of the Igbo origin.
Lotanna means "Remember the Father" or "God's gift" in Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria.
One which is the tallest or most high
Munachi means "God is with me."
Munachi means "God is with me" in Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria.
Munachimso means "God is walking with me."
Munachimso means "God is walking with me."
Is not widely documented
Gift
A variant of the Igbo phrase
God has done a lot
My father lives
Father
