A name goes beyond one’s Identity; it is the full expression of one’s unique being, a reflection of one’s culture and history. If you are a native of the Ekpeye Ethnic nationality, you must bear a name reflecting your identity and giving meaning to your unique being. Ekpeye names are usually given to Ekpeye children or children of friends and relatives of Ekpeye folks. A good name can be given to any child irrespective of tribe, including the Ekpeye name, which has the most profound meaning.

Ekpeye is an ethnic group found in Rivers State, Nigeria, with its speakers occupying Ahoada East and part of Ahoada West local government areas. The ethnic nationality is bordered by nearby ethnic groups such as Ogba in the north, Abua and Kalabari in the south, Engenni in the west, and Ikwerre in the East.

Parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends usually give the names to the bearers. Ekpeye names are usually given to profess goodwill to a newborn Ekpeye offspring. Historically, names were given based on personal experiences or circumstances before childbirth, seasons, and aspirations for the newborn.

In this article, we have compiled some of the best Ekpeye names and their meaning to guide you in your search for identity. Whether you are searching for the meaning of your Ekpeye name or the perfect name for your child, look no further. We’ve listed some of the best Ekpeye names for males and females.

Some Ekpeye Names and their meaning

Listed below are compilations of Ekpeye names in alphabetical order. Some of the names are not translated literally but contextually. Therefore, it is likely to find a name defined differently by different bearers, with only some changes.

1.  Aubuamekike – What belongs to me is not difficult
2.  Adaunwo – First Daughter
3.  Agwenitaniegwele – Respect is reciprocal
4. Agwauma – A Good character
5. Akoma – We call forth goodness
6. Aloniogbo – Let us come in our numbers
7. Amanu – All will be well
8. Amezhinim – Let mine be for me
9. Ameka – Mine is the greatest
10. Amanukpo – It will be well
11. Auzhiloluka – What is coming is greater
12. Boliuma – Dawn of goodness
13. Buduzhi – Let there be life
14.  Chibuame – God is mine
15. Cheta – Remembrance
16. Chiemele – God has done it
17.  Chinem – God gave me
18. Chilowe –
19.  Chigala – God Gift
20. Chimaji – God knows
21. Chigbembudu – God keep me alive
22. Chisaedhio – God answers prayers
23. Chinuzokenim – Let God stand for me 
24. Chimegbo – God has conquered
25. Chizhim – God lives
26. Chimezunim – God do it for me
27. Chinemeze – God-given King
28. Chinegbam – God give me again
29. Chimeiyeuma – God has done well
30. Chizukwanwinenwine – Only God can determine one’s future
31. Chilowetu – Brought forth by God
32. Chimegbo – God wins
33. Edhiwana – Bond of Brotherhood
34.  Egboegbo – Peace maker
35. Etounwo – The sweetness of a child
36. Emachineke – Don’t challenge God
37. Ekpemaeto – Happiness
38. Esobuneta – Respect is Reciprocal
39. Ewhu – Abundance
40.  Ewauma – Good name
41.  Eyo – Wisdom
42. Idagwushime – God loves me
43. Idaneme – God gave me
44. Idameladhu – I and my father together
45. Idaumajiekeune – God knows when he gives
46. Igazeuma – Good journey
47.  Ikenyenwe – The strenght of my creator
48. Iyeumame – May good things happen
49. Ikashi – Long life
50. Izaza – Broom
51. Izeowayi – Journey of wealth
52.  Madubochi – Man is not God
53. Menwechi – I have God
54.  Mezhilekachi – I’m in Gods hand
55. Modhiochi – I plead to God
56.  Nwomanushi – A  lucky child
57. Nyeamanuishi -One with good fortune
58. Nemeni – Give to me
59. Nyemenim –
60. Nyeuwayamanu – One whose life is good
61. Nyeukenile- What God has ordained
62. Nwanazhinime – Let there be a brother for me
63. Nwinamajiselela – Who knows tomorrow?
64. Nwozozó – A child is beautiful
65. Nwobueze – Child is wealth
66. Nwobuiyeuma – A child is a good thing
67.  Nwomesokusokukabenimhomlabudu – My Child please live for me
68. Nwobuesor – A child brings honor
69. Nyeuwayamanu – One whose life is good
70. Obuto – A Sweetheart
71. Obuma – Good heart
72. Ogbobuike – Unity is strength
73. Ogelenye – Handsome
74. Okparanta
75. Okpolunwo – First son
76. Owayibuekpo – Money is power
77. Okpolunwo – First son
78. Ozuka – The one behind is greater
79. Sagbete – Forgive
80. Ubolikeme – Not by my strength
81. Ugboloida – Father/Gods work
82. Ugwushi – Love
83.  Umanta – Harmony
84. Upadhi – Joy
85. Upadhida – Father’s Joy
86. Umasome – Goodness shall follow me
87. Umasoye – Goodness shall follow us
88. Ukalina – A Mother’s love supersedes
89. Ukalinwana – Siblings love supercedes
90. Ukelabuchi – Praise be to God
91. Umashime – My choice
92. Umauzutam – Let goodness be my portion
93. Uwasadhiuka – The world answers for itself
94. Unwouzutam – May children be my portion
95. Ukeamezhim – Let my portion remain
96. Umanunim – Let it be good for me
97. Umashiida – The father’s choice
98.  Ununuma – Good fortune / Goodluck
99. Usamali – Light/ Brightness
100.  Uwasadhuka – Posterity should answer issues
101.  Uwayimesor – Let the world respect me
102. Uwokwani – Blessing
103. Uwuma – Good life
104. Uwhetu – Faith/Believe
105. Uyodhu – Peace
106. Yauneye – The lord gave us

Ekpeye Names for Girls