SOME IJAW NAMES AND MEANINGS
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compiled by Vera KemepadeThe Ijaw ethnic nation is believed to be the fourth largest ethnic group and the biggest minority group in Nigeria. They are mostly domiciled in the South South geo political zone but predominantly found in Bayelsa State.
They speak same language but with some variations in spelling and diction that points to the particular area or Local Government Area the speaker comes from or resides.
One thing that makes them unique and outstanding is their names, which showcases their culture and way of life.
Names in Ijaw are sometimes given based on personal life occurrences, experiences of parents or circumstances of birth.
The names, sometimes are mouthful, but essentially meaningful and inspiring. For the readers who are from other ethnic groups, you are free to choose a name for your next child.
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- Ngopere – Wealth
- Oyintokoni – Honour God
- Ekpokememi – Reliable person
- Kemebradikumo – Human is unreliable
- Oyinbarakumo – Do not forget me God
- Fetiemo – Stop death
- Paebi – Become something
- Tariebi – Love is good
- Otimadi – We wait and see
- Ebikebena – Success attracts relationship
- Binatari – Family love
- Ebibebe – Good words
- Tamaradenyeifa – Nothing is greater than God
- Ebiwari – Good family
- Ebiyaredou – Seen good
- Ebidou – Find good
- Akpoebi – Good life
- Tarila – I am loved
- Ayibatari – God’s love
- Ebiowei – Good man
- Ebitari – Good beauty
- Kemepade – A real man
- Kemelayeifa – A human is more valuable
- Peibolu – True faith
- Dautari-ere – Father’s love
- Enetimi – Endurance
- Seiyefa – Nothing is bad
- Faafa – Unending
- Tarimobowei – Lovely
- Oyinpreye – God gift
- Emizibo – I had the first child
- Oyindoubra – God’s will
- Oyintombra – God’s plan
- Oyinmomomi – God is with me
- Adibobouegbe – Dazzling
- Oyinbrakemi – In God’s hand
- Ondutimi – Live Long
- Ebiogbou – Good land
- Tarimotimi – Stay with your loved one
- Oyintena – Hear my prayers, God
- Iroroyekenigha – We think differently
