Jideofor
/Jide-ọfọ/
male
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litLiteral definition: Hold the Ofor
fig: Act in good faith
Etymology
The name is derived from two Igbo words: 'Jide', meaning 'to hold', and 'ofor', which refers to the staff of authority. Together, they suggest the act of holding or possessing authority or virtue.
Cultural context
Names like Jideofor are often given within the context of valuing moral integrity and authority in a child, reflecting familial hopes for their future behavior and character.
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