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 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
Ebube
Glory
Egomaka
Money is good
Ejimetochukwu
People praise God because of me
Ekpereamaka
Prayer is good
Erinma
A child of beauty and great prospects
Ezinne
Good mother
Ezinwanyi
Good woman


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