Arugo

unisex given name Abia Anambra Ebonyi Enugu Imo Rivers Delta

Also spelled Ahugo

The body of Ugo

Etymology

Arugo is derived from the words 'Arụ' meaning 'body' and Ụgo

Cultural context

The eagle (Ugo) is the symbol of excellence, honour, and beautyBeauty (mma) is closely associated with goodness and its recognition. Ọ dị mma means “it is good/well,” ọ ka mma means “it surpasses good,” i.e. "it is better" while ọ mara mma means “it is beautiful.” The expression mara mma literally links beauty with knowing or recognizing 'mma' (good/goodness). Thus, beauty is not merely an aesthetic quality; linguistically, it is connected to an awareness, apprehension, or manifestation of what is good. among the Igbos which is why titled men wear the quill feather of the eagle on their caps. Hence, when Ugo appears in a name, it alludes to the qualities believed to be apparent in the eagle.

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