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 16 names in this directory beginning with the letter I.
Ifeanyi
Nothing is impossible for God
Ifechiluru
What God has done
Ifechimamanda
The light God has given me will not dim
Ifechukwu
Light of God
Ifedimma
Something good
Ifekerenma/Ihekerenma
Beautifully created
Ifemyolunna
What I asked of God/What I prayed for
Ifeoma
A good thing
Ifeyinwa
Nothing can be compared to a child
Ifunanya
Love
Ihuaku/Iruaku
The face of wealth
Ijeawele
Smooth journey
Ijeoma
Farewell
Iruoma/Ihuoma
Favoured
Isioma
Fortunate/Blessed
Lotachukwu
Remember your God


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