Urhobos, the ethnic group of people residing in the Delta State of southern Nigeria, are particular about the names they choose for their babies. Just like most societies and ethnic groups, names are not just labels, but invoke religious and spiritual significance. The Urhobos believe that a child’s destiny is tied strongly to his or her name and they will live up to the meaning of the name they bear.
For instance, if the name means ‘thief’, the parents believe that the child will grow up to be a rogue and if the name means ‘wealthy’, then the child will hopefully grow up to be a rich individual. Some parents even give names that connote challenge to themselves or the other because they believe that Urhobo people flourish best when challenged.
Besides, Urhobo people also pick names that denote special events or date or emphasize a vital resource or importance of people.
Usually, grandparents or older relatives select names for the newborns. Apart from parents and grandparents, the Urhobo parents do not allow anyone else to touch their baby, until the age of three months. And unlike other ethnic groups of Africa, the Urhobos do not organize any special naming ceremony.
So if you are looking for a beautiful Urhobo baby boy or girl name, we’re happy to help. You’ll find a treasure trove of Urhobo names in our baby names tool. Take a look!
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Achojah | Rise up to challenge | Boy | |||
Agbarha | Born in Agbarha | Boy | |||
Ahwinahwi | A really black or dark individual | Boy | |||
Akpenvwoghene | Praise God | Unisex | |||
Akpobome | My own life | Unisex | |||
Akpofure | Life is now peaceful | Boy | |||
Akporovwovwo | Good life in later years | Unisex | |||
Anaborhi | The one who is born with good destiny | Unisex | |||
Aruegodore | We have come home | Boy | |||
Asaroyoma | Comfort zones | Girl | |||
Ataikiru | Talk or plan before taking action | Boy | |||
Avwunudiogba | Those who profess strength with mere talk | Unisex | |||
Edaferierhi | The rich have good destiny | Boy | |||
Edafetanure | The wealthy have spoken | Boy | |||
Edemirukaye | The day I did them a favor | Boy | |||
Edewor | Sacred day of worship in traditional religion | Boy | |||
Edosio | Rainy day | Boy | |||
Efemena | Here is my wealth | Unisex | |||
Efemuaye | Those intoxicated with riches | Boy | |||
Efetobo | Wealth is achieved | Unisex | |||
Efetobore | Wealth has now been achieved | Boy | |||
Egbo | Forest | Boy | |||
Eghwrudjakpor | I have come to stay | Unisex | |||
Eguono | Love | Unisex | |||
Ejaife | Let them be rich | Boy | |||
Ejaita | Let them say | Unisex | |||
Ejiroghene | Praise God | Unisex | |||
Ejokparoghene | Let's trust in God | Unisex | |||
Ejomafuvwe | Let peace reign in my life | Unisex | |||
Ejoyovwi | Let it be good | Unisex | |||
Emarejedje | The elderly also run for life | Unisex | |||
Emerho | A special type of catfish | Boy | |||
Emetemedia | I will always remain a lady | Girl | |||
Emeterhire | Girls have arrived | Girl | |||
Emetitiri | Mine is famous | Boy | |||
Emudiaga | Let's stand firmly | Boy | |||
Emuobosa | Your own thing is precious | Unisex | |||
Emuvoke | Everything has time | Unisex | |||
Enajemete | These are also girls | Girl | |||
Enakpodia | The way life should to be | Boy | |||
Enitekiru | Think before you act | Boy | |||
Enivwenaye | Compare my success with those of my enemies | Unisex | |||
Enohor | Blessing | Girl | |||
Erhiaganoma | Guardian spirit overpowers the body | Boy | |||
Erhimeyoma | My guardian spirit (God) is good | Unisex | |||
Erhinyoja | God hears our prayers | Unisex | |||
Erhinyuse | God answers our prayers | Unisex | |||
Erhiroghene | The spirit of God | Unisex | |||
Erhue | A special breed of cow used for traditional ceremonies | Boy | |||
Erhuvwun | Beauty | Unisex | |||