Unique Names Of God In Igbo And Their Meaning
The Igbo culture is a unique one, so are the Igbo names that refer to God. Over time, God has been given various names in different Nigerian languages when used in thanksgiving, worship songs, prayer and praises.
Other smaller Igbo gods like Amadioha which is seen as Arusi (god of thunder and lightning) is used mostly by traditional worshipers of Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria and he isn’t God, as every religious belief points to the supremacy of an eternal supreme being who created all things and by which everything has their form and being.
People thank God for His mercies, grace and blessings, using all sorts of names to glorify His majesty in different languages. For example, the Hausas call him Ubangiji, Yorubas call him Olodumare or Oluwa. What then did Igbo people call God? This post lists out the unique names of God in Igbo language and their meanings respectively.
Unique Names of God in Igbo and their meaning
|
Names of God in Igbo Language |
Meaning |
| Chukwu | The first force and being that proceeds every other existing force |
| Odogwu Akataka | Fearless warrior |
| Eze Ndi Eze | King of kings |
| Echeta Scherzo | He that takes away every pains and worry |
| Ejide Obi Esike | My confidence |
| Obata Obie | He that ends every trouble |
| Di Nwanyi Isi Mpe | Husband of the widow |
| Ikuku Amanoyo | Unquenchable fire |
| Dike Na’gha | Mighty warrior |
| Chi ne cherem | The God that thinks for me |
| Oke Mmiri N’ebu Ogwe | Great water that carries fearful storm |
| Chukwu ma mkpam | God who knows all my problems |
| Eze ifeoma | King of Fortune or good things |
| Ifunanya chukwu | The love of God |
| Chukwu na eme ihe niile | God that does everything |
| Chineke na-enye ndụ | God that gives life |
| Chineke nke maara ihe niile | God that knows everything |
| Chukwu nke mara obi m | God that knows my heart |
| Olu ebube | Glorious God |
| Nnukwu Chi | Big God |
| Chinaza ekpere | God that answers prayers |
| Aka chineke di ya or Akachukwu di ya | The hand of God is there |
| Okwu chi | God’s love |
| Ifunanyachukwu | God’s love |
| Chukwu ma m | God that knows me |
| Odinakachi | It is in the hands of God |
| Uzo chukwu | The way of God |
| Chioma | Good God |
| Chukwuemeka | God has done it well |
| Eze ebere | King of mercy |
| Nkume mgbe ebighi ebi | My firm foundation |
| Ikuku ama na onya | Air that can never be caught by trap |
| Amama amasi amasi | God that knows all |
| Ojena mmuo | God that walk in the spirit realm |
| Gaga n’ogwu | God that walks on thorns |
| Onye mmanwu n’eti one ya | The masquerade that flaunt itself |
| Oku N’ere Ere | Consuming fire |
| Chibuike m na-ekwupụta nkwupụta m | God is the authority upon which I make my declaration |
| Oje na Mmuo | He that walks in spirit realm |
| Ebube Mbekumbe | Glorious forever |
| Nkume Mgbe Ebighi | Firm foundation |
| Igwe | King |
| Ekwueme | He does what he says |
| Okechi | Great God |
| Ogaranya Nga | The wealthiest |
| Obata Ulo di nma | The peacemaker |
| Agubata Ohia Mgbada aware Oso | The most feared God |
| Chi Eluigwe Oga do ya anu akpu n’ala | God that sits in heaven and uses earth as his footstool |
| Ebighiebi Eluigwe | Everlasting in heaven |
| Onye ukwu n’ogba agha | The great warrior |
| Ogbajiri igwe kpo ya nku | He that breaks iron with his hands like an ordinary firewood |
| Oloro Ihe | Very very big God that is bigger than all things |
| Otigburu agbara n’ihu mmuo ya | He that kills a native doctor on his shrine |
| Oke mmuo | Great spirit |
| Chineke | God creates or God the creator |
| Gi Obara akpu nwa n’afo | He that forms a child with blood |
| Oke mmiri n’ebu ogwe | Great water that carries the bridge |
| O’gbara nkiti Okwu biri n’onu ya | He that has the final say keeps silent |
While there are other names by which God is referred to in Igbo tradition, the above is unique and has been often used as names for boys and girls in naming ceremonies. You can’t deny the fact that Igbo people are very religious and this is seen in their lifestyle anywhere you find these tribe in the world.
Which other names do you call almighty God in Igbo language? We would like to hear from you using the comment section below.
