For expecting & new parents
Igbo baby names
Looking for the perfect Igbo name for your baby? Every name here carries a real meaning, origin, and audio pronunciation — not just a translation, but the story behind it.
For a daughter
Baby girl names
- Chinelo God plans (for me)
- Nnebisi Mother is paramount
- Ijeamaka The journey was beautiful/fruitful . A var. of Uzoamaka . See also Ijeoma
- Chinasaramokwu God replies my accusers
- Mgbafor A female born on Afor day . A contraction of Mgbọghọ (A female child) + afọ
- Chimnoya My God is present
For a son
Baby boy names
- Onwuaraghi Death holds on tenaciously
- Agumadu Desire for more people . Similar to Igwenagu , Adigwe .
- Anielo Ani counseled . See Oseloka
- Olisadebe May Olisa keep/preserve (me) . A var of Anidebe
- Ezenwa lit : The child king
- Elochukwu God's Counsel or Plan. A var. of Elonna
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Browse baby names by meaning
Some parents start with a name. Others start with what they want it to say.
- Gift & Blessing
- Strength & Courage
- God’s Love & Faith
- Joy & Happiness
- Destiny & Purpose
- Peace & Calm
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