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 from Ekpeye, it is important that you bear a name that reflects your identity and gives meaning to your unique being. Ekpeye names are usually given to Ekpeye children or children of friends and relatives of Ekpeye folks.
Ekpeye is an ethnic group 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 bearer. 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.
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 search for the meaning of your Ekpeye name or the perfect name for your child, look no further. We’ve got you covered; read on.
Some Ekpeye Names and their meaning
Listed below are some 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 but only slight changes.
- Adaunwo – First Daughter
- Agwauma – A Good character
- Akoma – We call forth goodness
- Aloniogbo – Let us come in our numbers
- Amanu – All will be well
- Amezhinim – Let mine be for me
- Ameka – Mine is greater
- Amanukpo – It will be well
- Auzhiloluka – What is coming is greater
- Boliuma – Dawn of goodness
- Buduzhi – Let there be life
- Cheta – Remembrance
- Chiemele – God has done it
- Chimaji – God knows
- Chigbembudu – God keep me alive
- Chinuzokenim – Let God stand for me
- Chimegbo – God has conquered
- Chizhim – God lives
- Chimezunim – God do it for me
- Chinemeze – God-given King
- Chinegbam – God give me again
- Chimeiyeuma – God has done well
- Chizukwanwinenwine – Only God can determine one’s future
- Chilowetu – Brought forth by God
- Chimegbo – God wins
- Etounwo – The sweetness of a child
- Emachineke – Don’t challenge God
- Ekpemaeto – Happiness
- Esobuneta – Respect is Reciprocal
- Ewhu – Abundance
- Idagwushime – God loves me
- Idaneme – God gave me
- Idameladhu – I and my father together
- Idaumajiekeune – God knows when he gives
- Igazeuma – Good journey
- Iyeumame – May good things happen
- Ikashi – Long life
- Izaza – Broom
- Izeowayi – Journey of wealth
- Menwechi – I have God
- Modhiochi – I plead with God
- Nyeamanuishi -One with good fortune
- Nemeni – Give to me
- Nyeuwayamanu – One whose life is good
- Nyeukenile- What God has ordained
- Nwanazhinime – Let there be a brother for me
- Nwinamajiselela – Who knows tomorrow?
- Nwozozó – A child is beautiful
- Nwobueze – Child is wealth
- Nwobuiyeuma – A child is a good thing
- Nwobuesor – A child brings honor
- Nyeuwayamanu – One whose life is good
- Obuto – A Sweetheart
- Obuma – Good heart
- Ogbobuike – Unity is strength
- Ogelenye – Handsome
- Okpolunwo – First son
- Owayibuekpo – Money is power
- Okpolunwo – First son
- Ozuka – The one behind is greater
- Sagbete – Forgive
- Ubolikeme – Not by my strength
- Ugboloida – Father/Gods work
- Ugwushi – Love
- Upadhi – Joy
- Upadhida – Father’s Joy
- Umasoye – Goodness shall follow us
- Ukalina – A Mother’s love supersedes
- Ukalinwana – Siblings love supercedes
- Ukelabuchi – Praise be to God
- Umashime – My choice
- Umauzutam – Let goodness be my portion
- Uwasadhiuka – The world answers for itself
- Unwouzutam – May children be my portion
- Ukeamezhim – Let my portion remain
- Umanunim – Let it be good for me
- Umashiida – The father’s choice
- Usamali – Light/ Brightness
- Uwuma – Holy Spirit
- Uwhetu – Faith
- Uyodhu – Peace
- Yauneye – The lord gave us
