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 11 names in this directory beginning with the letter N.
Ndidi
Patience
Nefechi
Keep worshipping God
Ngozi
Blessing
Njideka
The one I’m with/holding is greater
Nkechinyere
The one given to me by God
Nkenna
Belongs to the father (God)
Nkiruka
Greater things are ahead
Nkolika
Communication is key
Nneamaka/Nnedi
Motherhood is beautiful
Nneka
Mother is supreme
Nwabuona
A child is gold


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