Names with Igbo Origins

This page provides you with a comprehensive list of 848 Igbo names, carefully curated to help you find the perfect name for your little one. Each name is presented with its meaning, making the selection process both meaningful and informative.

Meaning of Igbo Names

Igbo names often carry profound meanings that reflect the child's character, aspiration, or family lineage.

When choosing an Igbo name, you're not just picking a word, but a piece of your child's identity.

Top 10 Igbo Names

Top 10 Most Popular Igbo Names in 2024
Based on name popularity data
Top Ten Igbo Boy NamesTop Ten Igbo Girl Names
  1. Obie: Heart (Igbo, Nigerian)

  2. Jacari: African (Igbo), meaning "defender" (strength, protection, courage)

  3. Dejon: "son of John" or "born on Friday" (Igbo origin)

  4. Okey: Igbo origin, meaning "God's portion," representing divine favor and protection.

  5. Obinna (Igbo origin): "born of the father"

  6. Obi: Igbo origin, meaning "heart," signifying the center of emotions, intellect, and strength.

  7. Ikenna (Igbo): Strength of the right hand, right-handed power

  1. Meaning: Chosen one, warrior, beautiful, adorned, unborn, goat

  2. Ima is a name of Igbo origin, meaning "treasure."

  3. Ozella: African-American name meaning "good child" or "fortunate one."

  4. Ova: African name meaning "fruit" (harvest-born girls)

  5. Lakeesha, meaning "born on Sunday," symbolizes blessings and joy from the Igbo language of Nigeria.

  6. Amarachi: "God's grace" or "grace of God" (Igbo)

  7. Chiamaka (Igbo): "God is beautiful" or "God's beauty"

848 Names of Igbo Origin

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