254 Charming Igbo Baby Names For You To Consider

Igbo baby names are versatile and have great cultural significance. Igbo is an ethnic group from Southeast Nigeria. People with Igbo roots follow distinctive naming practices that stand out because of their intrinsic richness, depth, and symbolic meanings. Most of the Igbo names are grammatically constructed and have symbolic meanings. The names reflect the circumstances under which the child was born. Some names also have strong undertones, as Igbo people believe in praising the strength and power of God while naming their children. The Igbo culture is incredibly rich with unique rituals, ceremonies, and traditions that they observe to commemorate every significant phase of their lives. Among these traditions is 'Igu nwa aha,' a child-naming ceremony (1), which is held shortly after the birth of a child. It is usually organized within two to three weeks or seven to twelve days in Igbo terms. This is because a week in Igbo culture comprises four market days: Eke, Orie, Afor, and Nkwor. This ceremony serves as a formal introduction of the child to the extended family. Typically, the ceremony starts with acknowledging the ancestors, followed by naming the child and planting a sapling symbolizing survival, flourishing, and longevity. This ceremony is followed by the traditional breaking of the kola nut, prayers for the newborn, her parents, the attendees, and finally, gratitude to the ancestors for their blessings and a plea for their protection over the child. One noteworthy aspect of naming a child in Igbo culture is considering the significance behind the name. Igbos usually name their children after carefully assessing the circumstances surrounding their birth. Naming a child could be influenced by birthmarks, resemblance to a specific individual, pledges of reincarnation from a certain person, a dream, the family's current or past situation, etc. To differentiate individuals with the same names in the same generation, the elders join the father's first name to the given title. It's also said that in the old times, Igbo women were named after market days. Surnames are equally important amongst the Igbo people. It's evidence of your root and a mark of your identity. Surnames are also used to sustain the family heritage. Below is a compilation of Igbo baby names with meanings.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Amarah		Girl	Grace; Immortal; Eternal; Tribe
Amaria		Unisex	Everlasting flower; Sparkle; Paradise; Grace; Eternal; Promised by God
Jidenna		Girl	Embrace the father
Obi		Boy	Heart; Yahweh's servant; Worshiper of Yahweh
Amairani		Girl	Eternal; Grace; Prosperous
Biko		Boy	Please
Amarra		Girl	Everlasting flower; Grace; Immortal
Ikenna		Boy	Power of the father
Nnamdi		Boy	My father is alive
Chioma		Boy	Good god
Obinna		Boy	Heart of the father; Father's throne
Chidera		Unisex	God is here
Amadi		Boy	Seemed destined to die at birth; Free-born; Beloved
Eze		Boy	King; God will strengthen
Kanye		Boy	Next in line; Let's give; Only once; Only one
Adaora		Girl	Daughter of all
Chisom		Boy	God goes with me
Kelechi		Boy	Glorify God
Amara		Boy	Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious; Sky and to smile; Heaven and virtuous; Bitter
Chi		Boy	Branch; God; Spiritual being; Will
Chinedu		Unisex	God leads
Adaeze		Girl	Princess; Eldest daughter of a king
Chidinma		Girl	God is good
Chukwuma		Boy	God knows; God knows better than anyone
Chukwuemeka		Boy	God did a greater deed; God has done so much
Chidiebere		Boy	God is merciful
Chima		Boy	God knows; Leave; Space time
Kalu		Boy	God of thunder and lightning
Munachimso		Boy	One who always agrees with God
Ohaji		Unisex	Conquering warrior
Ugochukwu		Boy	Eagle of God
Uchenna		Unisex	Wisdom of the father; Sense of the father
Olanna		Unisex	Father's jewel
Ikechukwu		Boy	The power of God
Chioke		Boy	Gift of God
Kamsiyochukwu		Boy	God gave me exactly as I asked
Ammara		Girl	One who builds; One who lives a long life; Thrive; Grace; Immortal
Osinachi		Unisex	It came from God
Akachi		Boy	The hand of God
Chukwuebuka		Boy	God is great
Chibuikem		Boy	God is my power
Chimaobi		Boy	God knows the heart
Chibuike		Boy	God is strength
Chidi		Boy	God exists
Chikezie		Boy	May God appease
Amarachukwu		Girl	God's grace; Mercy of God
Ifeanyi		Unisex	Nothing is impossible with God
Adanya		Unisex	Eldest daughter of the father
Akachukwu		Boy	The hand of God
Chika		Girl	Wisdom; Beautiful; God is greater; Intellect
Ogechi		Girl	A fresh and successful ending of a struggle or contest
Oluchi		Girl	Work of God
Arinzechukwu		Boy	Thanks be to God
Chidiebube		Boy	God is glorious and great
Chiemeka		Boy	God has done well
Chidozie		Boy	May God fix mend
Ebubechukwu		Boy	The glory and greatness of God
Emeka		Boy	God has done so much; God did a greater deed
Chigozie		Unisex	Blessing from God
Ifeoma		Girl	Beautiful one; Good thing
Ifeanyichukwu		Boy	God is the most powerful; We can do anything with God
Kachiside		Boy	As God has written it or the will of God
Iniko		Unisex	Born in a time of trouble
Ozioma		Girl	The message, God's good news
Chimere		Girl	Chimera; God's deed; Spiritual being
Adaugo		Girl	Beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle
Ezinne		Girl	The good mother
Ifunanya		Girl	Love
Adaobi		Girl	The first daughter in the family compound
Nneka		Girl	Mother is greater
Ndidi		Girl	Patience
Chinelo		Girl	The thoughts of God
Ammaarah		Girl	Large group of ships sailing togethe; Tribe; Grace
Chisimdi		Girl	God says I shall live
Somtochukwu		Girl	Praise god with me
Isioma		Girl	Good luck
Marra		Girl	Grace; Undying; Immortal; Bitter
Uzoamaka		Girl	A good path
Ogechukwu		Girl	The very new mode of living or a characteristic state; New earthly life
Chike		Boy	God of strength; God of power; Ground; House
Achebe		Unisex	One who is protected by the Goddess
Achu		Girl	Fruit; Strength; Resilience
Addana		Girl	The younger sister of a girl
Afam		Boy	Let my legacy live forever; I am not lost
Ala		Unisex	Excellence; Elevation; To be high; Earth; Land; Honor
Amaka		Unisex	Precious; God is more beautiful; Heaven; Sky; Fragrance
Amarachi		Unisex	God's grace
Azuka		Girl	The past is great; Fragrance of Japanese cherry birch
Chiamaka		Boy	God is more beautiful
Chibueze		Unisex	God is the king
Chibuzo		Unisex	God is the way
Ebele		Unisex	Mercy; Kindness
Efuru		Girl	Daughter of heaven
Ekene		Unisex	Thanks; Gratitude
Ngozi		Unisex	Blessing
Ogechukwukama		Girl	Beginning of a new style of living; Start of a fresh human events and activities
Onochie		Boy	The one who can replace the status of father
So		Boy	Follow; Accompany
Abaeze		Boy	Branch of the kings
Chetachukwu		Boy	One who always remembers God

Infographic: Fascinating Igbo Baby Names

The Igbo people are famous for their enterprising and adventurous spirit. They are also well-known for their exotic food, dance, music, and festivals. Igbos are profoundly religious, and so most names connote god. You will also find many traditional, easy-to-pronounce, and trendy Igbo names. Read this infographic for some great options.

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