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
- Oluomachukwu The good works of God
- Njideka Keeping possession worths more or is far greater. A var. of Nkemjika
- Adanne First daughter of the mother
- Ugomma The honour of beauty or The beautiful honour . Similar to Ugoeze , Ugorji
- Ezimma True beauty
- Chizitere God sent . A dialectal var. of Chizitelu , Chizitara
For a son
Baby boy names
- Nwolisa Child of Olisa
- Okoligwe A man in the heavens In reference to God
- Obienyem lit : The Obi has given me. *A blessing that has come by virtue of the father b…
- Ikemefuna May I not lose my strength
- Ugoala Honour bequeated by Ala . A var. of Ugochukwu , Ugoanyanwu , Ugonna , Ugoama
- Udeofor The fame of the Ofo
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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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