How do Igbo names work?

In the Igbo naming convention a child is given a name at birth referencing an event surrounding the birth, a deceased ancestor, or the time and/or place of birth. Onodugo and Nkechi have fathers with first names Okonkwo and Agu respectively. They are the father and mother of a daughter, and son who are each married.

What is the difference between Chi and Chukwu?

Chukwu is also often referred to as Chineke—a shorter version of “Chi-na-eke,” the God who creates—suggesting that Chukwu is the creator of Nature, in its spiritual and physical aspects.

What does chi mean in Igbo?

the personal spirit of a person
Chi is the personal spirit of a person (ḿmúọ́). In Igbo culture it is this spirit which determines destiny, hence the saying, onye kwe, Chi ya ekwe (“If a person agrees to a thing, his spirit agrees also”).

What is Leopard name in Igbo?

Agụ is not lion in Igbo. Agụ is leopard. Or, “agụ is lion, and leopard is edi abalị”.

What are the names of all the Igbo animals?

Here is a comprehensive list of Igbo names of different animals: 1 Cow – Ehi (called efi in some dialects) 2 Chicken – Okuko 3 Cock/rooster – Egbene or Oke-okpa 4 Hen – Nnekwu More

What do the 100 Igbo names mean in English?

100 Igbo names and their meanings in English Achebe: To protect Adaeze (Ada, Dee Dee, Deze, Daisy): Daughter of a King/Princess Adaego (Ada, Ego): Daughter of wealth Adaku (Ada, Aku): Daughter born into wealth/ to bring wealth to the family Adamma (Ada, Mma, Nma): Beautiful daughter Adanna (Ada, Danna, Danny): Her father’s daughter

What is the Igbo name for a swallow bird?

*** Eneke-nti-oba is sometimes used to refer to swallow birds. Swifts and swallows are very closely related so it is understandable why this happens. The Igbo name – “eneke-nti-oba” suggests that the bird has wide ears, but this is untrue.

What does the name Nnamdi mean in Igbo?

Nnamdi: Reincarnation of the father. Okonkwo: Born on Nkwo market day. If you’re expecting twins, below are some interesting Igbo names for twins and their meaning. Kanayochukwu & Nebolisa: The names mean “Let’s keep begging God” and “Look up to God”. Kamtochukwu & Chikaima: “Let me praise the Lord” and “It’s God alone we know”.