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 25 names in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Chetachi
Remember God

Chiachogomnma
God has decorated me

Chiagozie
God has blessed me

Chiamaka
God is beautiful

Chiamanda
God will not fail

Chiasoka
God is too sweet

Chiazakam
God has answered me

Chibinobim
God dwells in my heart

Chibuifem
God is my light

Chibundo
God is my shelter

Chidera
Once God says it (destiny can’t be changed)

Chideziri
God wrote my story

Chidiebere
God is merciful

Chidinma
God is good

Chidiogo
God is gracious

Chidumebi
God lives with me

Chigozie
Bless me oh lord

Chijioke
God is the custodian of all blessings

Chinazor
God saves

Chinelo
God thinks for me

Chinenye
God gives

Chinonso
God is near

Chinyere
God’s gift

Chioma
Good God

Chisom
God is with me


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