This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Igbo.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adaku f IgboMeans "daughter of wealth" in Igbo.
Adaora f IgboMeans "the people's daughter" in Igbo.
Ajaero m & f IgboTaken from the Igbo phrase
ana aja gi n’ihu ana ero gi n’azu, meaning "they praise you to your face and mock you behind your back".
Akunna f IgboMeans "father's wealth" in Igbo, from
àkụ̀ meaning "property, wealth" and
ńnà meaning "father".
Arachie m & f IgboPossibly means "to have chosen a portion ahead of another; to supplant" in Igbo.
Chidumebi f & m IgboA name commonly used among the Igbo people of southeast Nigeria. Particularly in Imo state, the name translates to, "God is at my side" or conversely, "God is with me". While it is used by men, the name is more commonly given to girls
Chikamara m & f IgboMeans "God knows best" or "God is wisdom" in Igbo.
Chimamanda f IgboMeans "my God will not fail me" in Igbo. A famous bearer is Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Chimdalu f & m IgboMeans "thank you, my god", from Igbo
chi "god" and
daalụ "thank you".
Chineto f & m Igbo"God praises" "God uplifts" "God glorifies" "God gives talent"
Chinwemmeri f & m IgboChinwe is a short form of a variety such as Chinwendu, Chinweizu, Chinwemmeri and others. Chinwe in itself means "God's own." Chinwemmeri means "God's own victory." These names are synonymous with the Igbo ethnic group from the south eastern Nigeria.
Efuru f IgboMeans "daughter of heaven" in Igbo.
Ekwunife m & f IgboMeans "don't make a secret open" in Igbo.
Elochukwu m & f Igbo"elo" means plan while "chukwu" means God. "Elochukwu" means the plan of God or God's plan.
Emechebe m & f IgboMeans "when it’s done then it’s thought about" in Igbo.
Ezinne f IgboMeans "true mother", from the Igbo
eziokwu meaning "truth", "honesty", "integrity", and
nne meaning "mother".
Ginikanwa f & m IgboMeans "what is greater than a child" in Igbo.
Ibelek m & f IgboFrom the Andoni/Obolo tribe. Meaning “one looks like”.
Ifemelu f Igbo, LiteratureIfemelu is the name of the main protagonist in 'Americanah' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Kaito m & f IgboMeans "let us glorify God" in Igbo.
Kaitochi f IgboThe name originates from the Igbo tribe in the Eastern part of Nigeria, West Africa. It means "let us praise God"; referring to the Christian God.
Kaneme m & f IgboMeans "let's keep doing" in Igbo.
Kulu f IgboShortened form of Kamalu, the name of the traditional Igbo god of thunder and lightning, used for girls.
Mashgash m & f IgboPosh name. Meaning: Intelligence and beauty
Megafu m & f IgboMeans "do for all to see" in Igbo.
Menari m & f IgboMeans "do more than is expected" in Igbo.
Nkeoma f & m IgboMeans "that which is good" in Igbo.
Nwakanma f IgboThis feminine name means "Child is better" in Igbo.
Nwakauba m & f IgboMeans "a child is more valuable than wealth" in Igbo.
Obumneme m & f IgboMeans "am I the one causing it?" in Igbo.
Odinakachukwu m & f IgboMeans "it's in the hand of God" in Igbo, from
o "it's",
di "in",
na "the",
áká "hand" (compare
Akachi) and
Chukwu "God".
Ogbodo m & f IgboOgbodo is an ancient name. It is used/ popularly heard in the Eastern part of Nigeria. ... [
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Olaedo f & m IgboInterpretation: "Ola edo" means a yellowish precious metal, a jewel; it is Igbo for "gold." Hence a child so name is adjudged "precious" and "golden."
Opara f & m IgboOpara is common as a surname or literal word in Nigeria. The oldest son, who has inherited the rights and responsibilities of his father after his father has died.
Ozichi f & m Igbo, AfricanThe name originates from Eastern part of Nigeria from the Igbo speaking states. Predominatly from Imo state.... [
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Ozioma m & f IgboMeans, "God's good news" in Igbo.
Somayina f & m IgboThe name of Igbo origin means "I am not alone."
Uchechukwu m & f Igbo, AfricanBased on the IGBO belief in a Supreme deity, Chukwu whose decision or will is final in the determination of human fate or destiny. It is a combination of two words of the Igbo (IBO), language, UCHE (WISH,WILL,THOUGHT) and CHUKWU (GOD)... [
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Ugo m & f IgboMeans "eagle" in Igbo. It is also a short form of names containing the element
ùgó.
Uke m & f IgboShort form of names beginning with or containing
Uke-.
Ulu f IgboGiven for the second-born female.