Igbo Names and their meaning

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Naming a child is a very important decision for the child’s parent, as the name forms the basis of the child’s identity. The Igbo people, an ethnic group native to the present-day south-central and southeastern Nigeria, bear names that are rich in meaning and often with unique stories behind them, like many other African native names.

Below are some Igbo names for girls and their meaning:

Igbo Names

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There are currently 18 names in this directory beginning with the letter A.
Adaego
Daughter of wealth
Adaeze
Daughter of a King
Adaiba
The people’s daughter/Daughter of the people
Adaku
Daughter born into wealth
Adamma
Beautiful daughter
Adanna
Her father’s daughter
Adanne
Her mother’s daughter
Adaobi
First daughter in the family
Adaolisa
God’s daughter
Adaora
The people’s daughter
Adaugo
Beautiful daughter/Daughter of an eagle
Akwaugo
Precious daughter
Amaka
Beautiful/good
Amara/Amarachi
Mercy/Mercy of God
Anulika
To be Joyful is better
Anwuli
Joy
Apunanwu
Precious girl
Azuka
Confidence


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