Ekpeye Names and their meaning

Ekpeye Names

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.

  1. Adaunwo – First Daughter
  2. Agwauma – A Good character
  3. Akoma – We call forth goodness
  4. Aloniogbo – Let us come in our numbers
  5. Amanu – All will be well
  6. Amezhinim – Let mine be for me
  7. Ameka – Mine is greater
  8. Amanukpo – It will be well
  9. Auzhiloluka – What is coming is greater
  10. Boliuma – Dawn of goodness
  11. Buduzhi – Let there be life
  12. Cheta – Remembrance
  13. Chiemele – God has done it
  14. Chimaji – God knows
  15. Chigbembudu – God keep me alive
  16. Chinuzokenim – Let God stand for me 
  17. Chimegbo – God has conquered
  18. Chizhim – God lives
  19. Chimezunim – God do it for me
  20. Chinemeze – God-given King
  21. Chinegbam – God give me again
  22. Chimeiyeuma – God has done well
  23. Chizukwanwinenwine – Only God can determine one’s future
  24. Chilowetu – Brought forth by God
  25. Chimegbo – God wins
  26. Etounwo – The sweetness of a child
  27. Emachineke – Don’t challenge God
  28. Ekpemaeto – Happiness
  29. Esobuneta – Respect is Reciprocal
  30. Ewhu – Abundance
  31. Idagwushime – God loves me
  32. Idaneme – God gave me
  33. Idameladhu – I and my father together
  34. Idaumajiekeune – God knows when he gives
  35. Igazeuma – Good journey
  36. Iyeumame – May good things happen
  37. Ikashi – Long life
  38. Izaza – Broom
  39. Izeowayi – Journey of wealth
  40. Menwechi – I have God
  41. Modhiochi – I plead with God
  42. Nyeamanuishi -One with good fortune
  43. Nemeni – Give to me
  44. Nyeuwayamanu – One whose life is good
  45. Nyeukenile- What God has ordained
  46. Nwanazhinime – Let there be a brother for me
  47. Nwinamajiselela – Who knows tomorrow?
  48. Nwozozó – A child is beautiful
  49. Nwobueze – Child is wealth
  50. Nwobuiyeuma – A child is a good thing
  51. Nwobuesor – A child brings honor
  52. Nyeuwayamanu – One whose life is good
  53. Obuto – A Sweetheart
  54. Obuma – Good heart
  55. Ogbobuike – Unity is strength
  56. Ogelenye – Handsome
  57. Okpolunwo – First son
  58. Owayibuekpo – Money is power
  59. Okpolunwo – First son
  60. Ozuka – The one behind is greater
  61. Sagbete – Forgive
  62. Ubolikeme – Not by my strength
  63. Ugboloida – Father/Gods work
  64. Ugwushi – Love
  65. Upadhi – Joy
  66. Upadhida – Father’s Joy
  67. Umasoye – Goodness shall follow us
  68. Ukalina – A Mother’s love supersedes
  69. Ukalinwana – Siblings love supercedes
  70. Ukelabuchi – Praise be to God
  71. Umashime – My choice
  72. Umauzutam – Let goodness be my portion
  73. Uwasadhiuka – The world answers for itself
  74. Unwouzutam – May children be my portion
  75. Ukeamezhim – Let my portion remain
  76. Umanunim – Let it be good for me
  77. Umashiida – The father’s choice
  78. Usamali – Light/ Brightness
  79. Uwuma – Holy Spirit
  80. Uwhetu – Faith
  81. Uyodhu – Peace
  82. Yauneye – The lord gave us