Isiugo

/E-see-ouu-go/ male surname Abia Anambra Ebonyi Enugu Imo Rivers Delta

Tone-marked spelling: Ísíugo

First of honours or source of honour

Etymology

The name 'Isiugo' can be broken down into two parts: 'Isi' meaning 'head or source' and 'ugo' meaning 'honour', thus literally translating to 'head of honour'.

Cultural context

Sometimes, isi (head) in the Igbo language does not always refer to the literal head, it is used to mean the point of origin or the source like in Isi mmiri or ordinal head. Names like Isiugo are typically given to signify that the child is the first of many honour bestowed upon an individual.

Notable people

  • Uche Isiugo — Founder and CEO, Infranergy

Search interest

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