list of ukwani names

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UKWANI NAMES Abada [precious, dear, endearing, costly] Abadoni [premeditated] Abaja [joyful in wealth] Abaje [continuos prosperity] Abaji [prosperity, prosperous] Abam [I've become a part of] Abamba [humble, not concieted] Abanum [I'm up to standard] Abanumebo [With my kin, I am worthy] Abanumibem [with my peers I'm worthy] Abasam [I've arrived; I've come in] Achancha [neatness; cleanliness; no stain; spotless] Achi (variant of Ashi) Achiame [Inimitable] Achinweike Achuba [pursuit] Achudume [to catch up with; pester, pursuit] Achugbue [invincible; not measured up to; unstoppable] Achukanwamgbeia/Achuka [to catch up with fortune] Achusome = Achudume Ada [premier daughter] Adaka [lion] Adegbe Adi [we are; we exist] Adibeli [let's live a while longer] Adibelindu (prayer for long life) Adibi [more time to live] Adigide/Adigida [may we live] Adigwe (variant of Odigwe) Adikamike [I am so energetic and powerful] Adikezhi = Unoadikezhi Adinebo [we identify with family] Adishi [we live; we survive] Adiwe = Odiwe Adoh [of Edo]

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Names of people who reside at the Midwestern zone of Nigeria. This is a list of a people known as NDOKWA that speak a Nigerian language called Ukwuani. They are classified among the more than three hundred minority groups in Nigeria. Some of the names are provided with their meanings. This Dictionary of names is made available so that people from this part of the country are able to name their children with their cultural names without the need to borrow the names from other tribes, as this has become very common and secondly, so that the names can survive and not suffer extinction.

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Page 1: List of Ukwani Names

UKWANI NAMESAbada [precious, dear, endearing, costly]Abadoni [premeditated]Abaja [joyful in wealth]Abaje [continuos prosperity]Abaji [prosperity, prosperous]Abam [I've become a part of]Abamba [humble, not concieted]Abanum [I'm up to standard]Abanumebo [With my kin, I am worthy]Abanumibem [with my peers I'm worthy]Abasam [I've arrived; I've come in]Achancha [neatness; cleanliness; no stain; spotless]Achi (variant of Ashi)Achiame [Inimitable]AchinweikeAchuba [pursuit]Achudume [to catch up with; pester, pursuit]Achugbue [invincible; not measured up to; unstoppable]Achukanwamgbeia/Achuka [to catch up with fortune]Achusome = AchudumeAda [premier daughter]Adaka [lion]AdegbeAdi [we are; we exist]Adibeli [let's live a while longer]Adibelindu (prayer for long life)Adibi [more time to live]Adigide/Adigida [may we live]Adigwe (variant of Odigwe)Adikamike [I am so energetic and powerful]Adikezhi = UnoadikezhiAdinebo [we identify with family]Adishi [we live; we survive]Adiwe = OdiweAdoh [of Edo]

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Ad'oma [good premier daughter]Aduli [enjoy together]Adumike [got power]AfulelewemeAfuwea [strange; never been seen (eg sth the world has never seen)]Agada [witty; knife]AgadagaAgadi [feminine, old woman]Agagala [rugged; strongAgali [achievement; successful; endowed]Agam [I'm going]Agba [relationship]Agbabadi [let there be no war]Agbalala [fierce; thunder; ferocious]Agbama [good relationship]Agbanobi [sincere friendship/down-to-earth]Agbanzue [uncelebrateable]Agbaoma = AgbamaAgbaomakamma [a good relationship is the best]Agbide = AgbidiAgbulu = AkpuluAghabuenu [life is a battle]Agh'adimma [war is not good]Aghaebee [war has ended]Aghaebene [the war isn't over]Aghajoka [war is so bad]Aghanenu [war and life; don't neglect being alive]AgoloAguye [unreckoned]Agwatulu [hurtful remark]Aje = Ajie [agility]Ajua = Ajuwa [unquestionable]Ajuolise [let's ask God]AjusahAjuwea [rejected or abandoned yet relevant]Ajuweoliseonu [God's unquestionable]

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Akainakuemo [suffering causes illness]Akashili (probably sth to do wth fashion)AkidimaAkonoku [always in trouble]Akozo [unforgettable]Akpagbue [pester]Akpakachi [distraction]Akpanayo [easy going in life]Akpati [treasure box]Akpe [supplication to God]Akpeniolise = Apkepeniogaga = Akpenichukwu [Let us pray to God]Akpocha [fair Akpe]Akpoka [prayer is supreme]Akpoza [when we call God answers]Akpulu = Akpuluku [great man]Akwoenu [the door of life]Akwuebuzo [wealth does not come first]Akwuelunwa [wealth is not equivalent to a child]AlamaAlonuAlugbe(the suffix Jnr following the name of one who bears the father's name)Alumonah [I've wrought a pearl. Gem]Amaliechi [no one knows tomorrow]Amalienu [not easy to comprehend life]Amalikwu [non-association with kin]Amalime [when the unknown happens]Amalokwu [not known to be quarelsome]AmedeAmeniuwake [what did we do to the world]Amilikaka [reflective beauty]Amuchi [irreplaceable]Amuchiwenwa [life is irreplaceable]Amukali [to be of greater knowledge or wisdom]Amulum [I've begotten mine]Amuzo [from the cemetery]Analuwe [they have accepted]

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Anamali [always coming back]Añanenu [one can never be too proud of life]

AnanyiAnashi [darling]Anashim [my darling]

Aneke [who creates?]Anene [we are hopefully watching]Anete [let's watch today]Ani [divinity of soil]Ania [it's source]Aniamai [the land favors you]Anibema [this life is vain]Anidibie [mysterious place]Anidu [born in benin]Anie [a divinity of land]Aniebor [born in Ebor]Aniechala [land flowing with milk and honey; land of sweetness]Anieke [sacred land]Anigabor [born in Urhobo land]Anigala [born in Igala land]Anim [my land]Animam [let the land be favorable to me]Aningulu [born in Ngulu land]Aninor [perseverance]Aninta [minor land]Aninwe = Aninweosa [all belong to th e earth]Aniobi [the land of my desire]Aniogbe = Anieogbe [land of the public]Aniogwu [born in Ogwu land]Anionye [One's territory]Aniossai [chosen land]AniteAniubulu [land of wisdom]Aniye [gift of the land]

Añanti [inattentive]

Añawe-enu [don't be proud in life]

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Anizah [land of opportunities]Anochi = Anochie [replacement]Anoka [longevity]Anugolom [I've heard it all]Anugom [I hear you]Anuka [boitrous]AnumatiAnunobi [intuitive]Anwuli [gladness]Anwulika [to be glad is great]Anwulim [my joy]Anyafulu [experienced]Anyamba [humble]Anyibema [no true unity]Apuama [miraculous]AsangwoAsata [not all are in equality]Ashi [guardian angel]Ashiamaka [guuardian angels are good]Ashibueze [guardian angel is chief]Ashibuogu [defence by guardian angels]Ashidume [God exists]Ashiekwene = Ashikwenenjo [evil is not a part of my fate]Ashijindu [God owns life]Ashikodi [in line with destiny]Ashikoso [a function of destiny]Ashikwe [when God affirms]Ashim [my guardian angel]Ashinaza [my God answers me]Ashinedu [one's destiny will lead him; my guardian angel leads/protects me]Ashiofu [brand new destiny]Ashioge [time of destiny]Ashioma [good destiny]Ashionye [one's destiny]Ashionyenedue [one's destiny will lead one]Ashionyeneyemba [one's destiny gives prosperity]

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Ashiwe [their guardian angels]Asobi [heartwarming]Asuagu [the year is interminable]Asuai [God has fullfilled you]Asuangulu [Ngulu fullfillment]Asuaugo [year of integrity]AtaganaAtishieAtuegwu [undaunted]AtumaAtunenya [unexpected]Atusuoku [won't initiate a matter]Awele [well being; good luck]Ayo [joy; to make jest]Azagalaza [enormous]Azah [He answers]Azaka [God answers proptly]Azoenu = Azoweenubi [don't brag about life]Azubueze [support is helpful]Azubuike [support is strength]Azubule [one lacks strength when not present]Azubuofe [fish gives meaning to the soup]Azubuogu [support gives stregnth]Azuju [may there be lots of backing, support]Azuka = Azukaego [support is greater than wealth]Azumeju [I am surrounded by kin or support]Bachom = Bachomoku [don't provoke me]Baghalum [don't leave me]Bakoz'olise [do not forget God]Bechemazu [don't turn your back at me]Belegede [suddenly]B'elouya [do not consider tragedy, regretful things]Bikume [live well]Bini = Biniolise = Biniogaga = Binichukwu [revere; hope in God]Buzome [be the first to do things]Chanimuya [keep me out of regret]

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ChegweChiabo [new beginning / it's dawn]Chiaju [God forbid]Chiamaka [God is good]Chibeze [God is king]Chidi [there is God]Chidinisu [God is ahead]Chidinsue [God is near]Chiejie [it's late]Chiejine [one can't tell who is left behind until the end]Chiekwenenjo [God forbids evil]Chigbonjo [God avert evil]Chika [God is supreme]Chikwado [may God fend off evil]Chikwanum [God protect me from evil]Chilosem [May God remember me]Chime [God does it]Chimsunum [God fortifies me]Chinelo [God plans]Chineye [God gives]Chioma [Good God]Chiosa [God of all things created]Chiwese [May God bring good things]Chiweseni [God brought]Chiyenieka {God helped you]Cholozor {sought for another]Chukudemenieze [God pre- ordains a king]Chukwualuka [God works]

Chukwuemeke [God does a lot]Chukwuiso [God alone]Chukwukaosa [God is bigger than all]Chukwukeni [God created]Chukwuloni [God planed]Chukwuluni {God performed]Chukwumalini {God knows]

Chukwuasaeñe [God has given judgment]

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Chukwumuenya [God is awake]Chukwunazam [God will answer me]Chukwusa [God's choice]Chukwutem [God favored me]Chukwuyeka [May God assist]Chunumwe [Chase away detractors for me]Danichukwu [show obedience to God]Danum = Danumego [you will bring me wealth]Demechi [secure the future]Demem [preserve me]Demenyi [preserve us]DijiDike [warrior; be strong]Dinum [live for me]Dinzei [where is your destiny?]Diokpala [premier son]Diweni [where are they]Dumbi = Dumbili [lead me in life]Dumku [speak for me]Dumnodi [help me live]Ebele [mercy]Ebeleolise = Ebeleose [mercy of God]Ebiai [visitor]Ebidose [the beginning of all]Ebigide [let's live]Ebije [live on]Ebinum [rely on God]EbiweEbo [kin group]Eboagu = Eboagune = Eboechi = Eboana = Eboechine [the lineage never ends]Eboka [family is supreme]Ebolo [stregnth]Ebologu [warrior's stregnth]Ebuzome [won't start first]Echala [sweet]Echefu [unforgetfulness]

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Echi [tomorrow]Echidili [tomorrow is; there is a future] Echidime [the future is pregnant]Echigbue [enviable; extreme spite]Echigeme [optimism; tomorrow will come; boast]Echigemeadimma [boasting is sad]Echika = Echikalimma [the future is better]Edei [a long time coming]Edeli [subsided]Edeme (prayer for preservation of life)Edengu = Edengulu (from Ngulu)Ediem [I'm enduring]Edigbue [able to bear it]Edike [patience]Efamdi [my name endures]Efamefusune [my name is not lost]Efebeli [adore awhile]Efekenimgb'ukwu (a one-legged fairy that runs fast in Ukwani folktales)Efoecheoku [the stomach does not store controversy]Efogbali [reciprocal]Efoma [kind hearted]Ega [strong]Egadi = AgadiEgbanazor [friendship saves]Egbanegbu [friendship kills]Egbenogu [the barrel of a gun determines the battle]Egbenuba [the barrel can bring wealth]Egenege [large fellow]Egiliga [younger of a twin]Egoamaka [wealth is good]Egobueze [wealth is supreme]Egobuokolobie [wealth determines youthfulness]Egodike [wealth is hard to come by]Egoenweonwete [no end to acquisition of wealth]Egoenweugu [no end to wealth]Egokamma [wealth is best]

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Egonad'oku [wealth creates discord]Egoninwa [wealth and a child (prayer)]Egosoku [wealth is kin to discord]Egoudo [peaceful wealth]Egoyibo [foreign wealth]Eguadimma [hunger is bad; fear is bad]Eguatum [I'm without fear]Eguenu [dreading life]Eguenuatum [not scared of life]Egujim [I'm daunted]EgwalaEgwali = Egweli [resolution]EgwareEgwuanumku [fear has constrained me to speak]Egwuatuonwu [death has no fear]Egwuenu [fear of life]Egwuenum [I'm not moved by fear]Egwuonwuka [fear of death is greatest]Egwutu [a hint]EjamEjechi [go and come]Ejee [tourist]Ejeluno [welcome]Ejem [I'm going]Ejemeti [I'm now popular]Ejie [has got it]Ejiego [with wealth]Ejigwe [with strength]Ejim [I've got things]Ejime [a twin/twins]Ekaba [interference]Ekababanichionye [no interference in one's fate]Ekanememma [the hand of good works]Ekaolise = Ekachukwu [God's handwork]Ekaoluashim = Ekaoluogaga = Ekaoluolise = Ekaoluchukwu [God's hand in my destiny]Ekelegu [dance of joy]

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Ekeliuche = Ekeruche [wisdom is imbued from destiny]Ekelu [shared in proportion]Ekeneobi [heartfelt greetings]Ekeneolise [thanks to God]Ekezue [completed]Ekpaeto [3 bags of riches]Ekpeli = Ekpele = Ekpelechi [prayer]Ekpeti = AkpatiEkufia [unerring in speech]EkuluEkuonu [no boasting]Ekutem = Ekuwem [I've said all I will say]Ekuwe [no more talking; no need for more talking]Ekweem = Ekwelum [I now agree; I've consented]Ekwene = IshiekweneEkwesu [when there's emergency]EkwokitiEkwu [palm; flourishing]Ekwukwoego [paper money; currency]Ele [is that so?]Elebuwa = Elebuwe [How the world is]Elee [efficacious]Ele-edei [as always]Elemeju [there are many like my kind]Elife [fortitude]Eligbue [inexhaustible]Elimuyah [I will never regret]Elishi (a divinity)Elite = OnwueliteElo [thought]Eloke [thoughtful]Elonem [could never imagine …]Eluem [I have reached; I have arrived]Eluemunor [I have reached home]ElugbeEmah [charade]

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Emefie = Emefiene [without blame]Emefienem [I'm without guilt]Emegbaliadimma [revenge is bad]Emegbue [performing beyond expectation]Emejone [has done no harm]Emejonem [I did no wrong]Emejuobi [done to one's satisfaction]Emekalineolise = Emekalinechukwu [can't do more than God can]Emekaliwe [outdo them]Emeke [Well done]Emeli [invincible]Emelu [unparalleled]Emeneu [one who does not behave unreasonably]Emeni [may evil not happen]Emenike [life is not lived forcefully]Emenimadu [let no bad happen to anyone]Emese [actualization]Emeshie [actualization]Emeshili [done to spite]Emetem [I'm finished with it]Emetenumwe [I've done all I will for them] Emetulu [punish]Emezhiem [I've done it again; I've done another one]Emezule = Omezulu [completion]Emi [what I want]Emi-OpiaEmuadimma [to smirk or laugh at the misfortune of others is bad]Emuamuwam [I am no longer a laughing stock]Emuawam [It makes me laugh with joy]EmuhEnebeli [Let's wait and see; let's watch a while]Enebeliuwa [let's watch the world for a wh Enebuse [to recognise]Enechukwu = Eneolise [look up to God]

Enede [examine]Eñechukwu God's judgment]

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Eneduwe [watch how life unfolds]Enefazu [watch one's back]Enegede = Enegide [watch for a moment and see]Eneh [watch]Eneluwe = Enemuwe [I've observed life]Enenya [don't underrate]

Enesomuchukwu [I look up to God]Enete [examining]Enime [seeing what he has inside]Enuademu [Life is not to be mocked]Enuakalim = Okalim = UwakalimEnuamaka [life is good]Enuasoka [life is interesting; life is enjoyable]Enubanonye = Enubanonyeodikeshiojenisuogaga [having a favorable life is like being in God's presence]Enubanosa [let life be properous to all]EnubeleEnubianiozor [life came for another cycle]Enubuapuama [ life is a surprise]Enububa [life is prosperity]Enubuele [the secret of life is gentleness]Enubu'je [life is a journey]Enubuke [what is life?]Enubukeosa = Enubukeose [life is for everybody]Enubuzo [life is paramount]Enudeme [let life preserve]Enudi [let there be life]Enudili [more to life]Enudinekachukwu = Enudinekaolise [life is in God's hands]Enudiniokeli [the essence of life lies in destiny]Enuebuke [life is large]Enuekwe = Enuekwenjo [life refuses to validate evil]Enueme [life did me in]Enuenweayoi [life is not for your fortune alone over that of others]Enuenweikpeazu [it's never too late as long as there is life]Enuenwemba [it's vain to boast about life]

Eñeose [God's decision]

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Enuenweobite [there is no end to living]

Enuenweosoka [life is not a bed of roses]Enuenweugu = UwaenweuguEnueshike [life is enormous]Enueweomalienya [you can't be an expert about life]Enueweosu [life has no end]Enugbuniga [life is hard]Enuka [life is supreme]Enukegu = Enukaegu [life is greater than fear]Enukei [your own life]Enumah [the world knows]Enumeshike [my life is enormous]Enumkamma [my life is the best]Enunekwu [life will determine]Enunumbi [let life let me live]Enunumdi [let life allow me to be in existence]Enuoma [a good life]Enuoyibo [civilization]Enusalumye [let life's problems depart from me]Enusonum [I love life]Enwelee = Enwelifa = Enwelikwu = Enweleem [I have an identity]Enweliku = Enwelimiku[I have a companion]Enwelim = Enwelum [I've got mine]Enwelimadu [I've got backup]Enwemeti [I've got fame]Enwemike = Enwemikeoku [no strength for dispute]Enwete = Enweteuwa [you can't own the world]EnwezhieEnyabuine [eyes are sight]Enyadike [perception]Enyanwu [source of warmth]Enyashikalimma [let the latter part be the best]Eseadi [there is no problem]Eseagu [problems have all ended/problems don't finish]Esegbu [overbearing]

Enuenweoñani [no bragging in life]

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Esegbue [defying imitation]Eseka = EsegbuEsekanjo [problems are the worst]Esekuluwe [they are confronted with problems]EsengwuEsenwa [for the children's sake]Esenwashininwenebagu [children perpetuate kinship]Eshiedei [since a long time ago]EshimobiEshiobi [the heart is the source]Esu [precious article]Esugunum [I am weary]Esume [my precious article, my jewelery]Esumike = EzumikeEsumobi [my treasured gem]Esuweli [a turning point]EtegheneEti [famous]Etie [it has become popular; his fame]Etiee [currently]Etigwam [breaker of a cycle (eg male in a chain of female kids)]Etiti [middle]Etiyemonu [I mind my own]Etuh [no worries]Etukomeni not minding one's deeds]Etuwe = Etune = Etuweon'uwa [not minding the world]Ewolo [like a lion]EyimeEzeani [Lord of the land]Ezedi [The Lord is present]Ezee [his lordship]Ezeh [leader]Ez'enweiwe [the lord is not upset]Ezeocha [white teeth; fair-complexioned leader]Ezeugo [King of glory]Ezeyenum [the lord gave me]

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Ezhedi = Ezhiedi [the original]Ezhi'echine = Ezhimechine [the lineage is not terminated]Ezhiefa [a good name]Ezhiefakaego [a good name is better than wealth]Ezhimadu [an upright man; an honest person]Ezhinadi [good father]Ezhindu [real life]Ezhinne [good mother]Ezhiokubundu [truth is life]EzumezuEzumike [I rest]EzuteEzute [concluded]Fechukwu = Feolise = Feogaga = Fechokwu [revere God]Fekam = IfekamFem [serve me]Fezue [serve God in totality]Ganoke [follow the rules]Gbo [previously]Gbonuka [resolve disputes]Ghali = Ghaliokwu [avoid controversy]Gozhim [bless me]Gugwam = Gugum = Ogugwam = Ogugum [pacify me]Gwachukwu = Gwaolise = Gwaogaga [tell God]IboboIdafiIdegbe (offspring of marital system where woman procreates in the name of her sonless father)Ideh [longevity]IdiageIdorIdu [from Benin]IfademeIfeaghandu [nothing surpases life]Ifeakachukwu = Ifeakaogaga = Ifeakaolise [nothing is greater than God]Ifeakandu [nothing is superior to life]Ifeakanwa [nothing surpases a child]

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Ifeako [lacking nothing]Ifeakom [I don't lack anything]Ifeanyiogaga = Ifeanyiolise = Ifeanyichukwu [nothing is burdensome to God]Ifechukwudeniekweoficha [Can't change what God has predestined]Ifechukwudibe [what is of God is different]Ifechukwuluni [God's work]Ifechukwumeni [God's deeds]Ifedi [there is something]Ife'luche [nothing is like wisdom]Ife'lunwa [nothing as precious as a child]Ifemdinum [preserve mine]Ifeme [let things happen]Ifemeni [something relevant occurred]Ifenezhiuche [that which teaches a lesson]Ifenjeonu [expensive stuff]Ife'nyinwa [nothing resembles one's child]Ifenze [destiny's]Ifeogagadeni = Ifeolisedeni = Ifechukwudeni [what God predestined]Ifeoma [Something good]Ifeomaejuwe [the world is filled with good things]Ifeomanagbaegwu [good things stir up desires and wants]Ifeomanas'osa [everyone loves good things]Ifeomanenyabunwanne [a sight for sore eyes]Ifeonye [one's possesion]Ifeonyedina [let one's own remain for one]Ifeonyenasoa [one loves one's own]Ifeose = Ifeolise [God's own]Ifeuwa'kalim [the world's things overwhelm me]IfiboIfukor [rare item]Ifuwe [the things of life]Ifuwe'shike [the things of life are enormous]Igala [from Igala]Igba [warrior]IgbomoIgili [awe]

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Igiligi [promptness, early]Igugu [comfort]Igulu [companion]Igwala [giant; warrior]Igwalaidu [benin's warrior]Igwe [strength; bicycle; iron , steel]Igwee [so much]IgwokuIje [sojourn]Ijeamaka [sojourn is good]Ijeawele = Ijomah = Ijeoma [safe journey]Ijeoyibo [the way of the western world]Ijibike [food is strength]IjiedeIjisonwa [let food be the next in priority after children]Ijuju [pacific; oasis]Ike [power]Ikea'guonwu [death is never tired]Ikeaguonwu [death is tired]Ikechukwu [God's power]Ikede [strength]Ikediashi [my strength lies in m y destiny]Ikem [my stregnth]Ikemagune [my strength is not lost]Ikenge [source of stregnth]Ikenwa [strength of children]Ikeogoli [a friend's support]Ikeogwu [strength for a fight]Ikeokolo [strength of a man]Ikeokwuadim [weary of quarels]Ikeolise = Ikeose God's strength]Ikilike [a divinity]Ikogue = Ikogwe [as strong as a log that can't be moved]Ikoko = IkeokoloIkoku = Ikeokwu adim [no time for brawls]Ikpazu [final]

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Ikpazukalimma [let the last be the best]Ikpeadimma [quarelling is bad]Ikpeazuadimma [backstabbing is evil]Ikpeteshi [may despute stay at bay]Ikuachum = Ikwuachum [may my kin not undo me]Ikubefia [strength in numbers]Ikubenu [life's essence in kinship]Ikubogwu [one's kin is stregnth against a duel]Ikuka = Ikukamma [kinship is the best]Ikukaiwe [relationship is better than enmity]Ikukata [not minding criticizm]Ikunamu [may the lineage prosper]Ikunazom [my kin protects me]Ikuni [kinship]IkuobodoIkuogwu = IkubuogwuIkushie [fostering kinship]IkwekeIkwuachumIkwuogu [strength in unity]IlideIloh [detractors; outside]Ilolo [thought; idea; plan]Ilome [conception of an idea]IlugoImanimma [you're beautiful]Ima'obi [can you see inside the heart?]ImiteImobi = Ima'obiImoiInalu [achiever]InedeIneh [spectacular sight]IsagbaIsagu [the family lineage strives on]Isama [warrior]

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Ise [amen]Ishicheli [may one live long]Ishie = Ishiekalimma [let his future be brighter]Ishiekwene [my life rejects evil]Ishiekwenenjo [my spirit rejects evil]Ishiekweneonwu [my life resists death]Ishiku = Ishikukaiwe [nurturing relationships is better than enmity]IshimeIshimiteIshindu [one who is lucky with life]Ishioku [truth]Ishioma [good luck]Iso = Isom = Isochukwu [following God]Isogbue [if you pester (you will get)]Isom [God, be with me]Isuoma [fine face; good future]Isusu [warmth; kisses]IsuuItee (a divinity)ItehItoyeIwe = Iweadimma [anger is not good]Iweagune [has the anger not ended?]Iweanaegu [anger does not cure hunger]Iwebema [unjustified anger]Iwebema [wickedness is vanity]Iwe-edei [old grieviance]Iwe'ejuefo = IweanaeguIwegbue [they die of jealousy]Iwekanjo [anger is the worst]IwelummoIwema = IwebemaIwemji = Iwemjiwe [they envy me; they bear a grudge against me]Iwenegbu [anger is destructive]Iwenya [wickedness comes from what we see]Iwezuife [anger accomplishes nothing]

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IwomiIwu [regulations]Iyama [He knows; God knows]Iyasele = Iyesele [royalty {a Prince}]Iyiona [metallic deity]IzaemiIzagboIzah [if you oh Lord answer]Izaobi [meet my heart's desire]Izomo [warrior]Izose = Izuose [God's plan]Izu [plan; decision; 5 day period]Izuogaga = Izuose = Izuchi = Izuchukwu = Izuolise [God's plan]Jachukwumma = Jaogagamma = Jaolisemma [praise God]Jikeme [endeavor]Juogaga = Juolise = Juchukwu [ask God]Kabi = Kabili [let's live]Kabikuni [let's live in unity]Kaine [let's watch]Kaine'chi [let's see how tomorrow will be]Kalio = Kaliochukwu [let's plead with God]Kalum [be greater than me]Kanegede [let's watch and see what will happen]Katamma [best]kechiyenum {God's gift to me}Kechukwuyenum = Keoliseyenum [the one God gave me]Keka = Kekachukwu = Kekaolise [what is greater than God?]Kekume = Kelikume [have a good fate/God created you well]Kelikume [God created you well]kem [my own]Kembakom [may I not lack]Kemchoni [my heart's desire]kemchoni [the one I want]Kemdi [mine is]Kemdinum [let mine remain for me]kemdinum [mine is there for me]

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kemka [mine is the biggest]Kemka = Kemkamma [mine is the best]Kemmeni [what I did/ what did I do?]Kenechukwu = Keneogaga = Keneolise [Thank God]K'enudi [let there be life]K'enyidi [let ours remain]KeoliseKeonyekeonyebaghala [let one's own remain with one]keonyedina [let one's own be there for one]Keonyegwanichie [path one chose]keonyenasoa [one loves one's own]keonyenechee [one's own will wait for one]keonyenum [the one He gave me]Keonyenum [the one He gave me]Kikeme [try harder]Konum [in spite of all urge, provocation]K'onyeKonyenasoa [One loves one's own]Kpenichukwu = kpeniolise [pray to God]Kpokuchukwu [beckon to God]Kpokue [beckon to Him]Kuluotor [stand firm]Kwame [get ready]Kwanum = Kwanumuya [preserve me from trials]Lobeme [think and then act]Lokume [think hard]Losechukwu [think about God]Loseko [reminiscing; remembering]Losemma [remember favors]Loseolise = Loseogaga [remember God]Maduabuchukwu = Maduabuolise = Maduabuogaga [man is not God]Maduagu = Madagu [humans don't cease to exist]Madubuikeibee [man is the strength of his fellow man]Maduka = Madukaibee [man is greater than his peers]Maduso [respect for one's neighbor]

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Madusonibee [respect your fellow man]Malame [know how to do it]Malime [know what to do and do it]Maluagu = MadaguMekele [hasten]Mekeneashim [I'll thank my God]Mekenechukwu = Mekeneogaga = Mekeneolise [I will thank God]Mekume [be good]Melenu [behave like that]Melife [do something]Melife'kai [do very great things]Memete [conclude]Mene = Menewe [I watch them]Meneje [I will go]MeneweMenionye = Mmenionyenebi [who will live with me?]Mesa [I equalize]Mezulu [completed]Mgbadike [wrestle]Mgbakor [calculation]Mgbalagu [firmness]MgbameMgbeto [thrice]Mgboani [girl born at night]Mgb'ocha [light-skinned girl]Mgb'ododo [colorful lady]Mgboeze [queen]Mgb'ogene [beautiful girl]Mgb'ogo [girl born in the farm]Mgboh [young girl/ young lady]Mgboji [black girl]Mgbosonum [female child that I love]Mgbotor [young girl]Mgb'otume [lady with pronounced navel]Mgb'oyibo [lady versed in ways of the western world]Mgbuonyebi [life is not enjoyed in loneliness]

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Mkemka = Nkemka [mine is the best]Mma [fine]Mmadike [fierce beauty]Mmalagu [humans can never be extinct]Mmaobi [kind heart]Mmaonyenye [beautiful woman]Mmauku [great beauty]Mmegbuadimma [cheating isn't fair]Mmekor [relationship]Mmor = Nmor [spirit]ModemeMogbolu [protective shield]Moka = Muoka [my spirit is great]MokobiaNalu = ChukwunaluNanu [listen]Ndame [to try out; to test]Ndam'enu = Ndameuwa [trying out life]NdanikeNdego [rich people]Ndeogwu [the warriors]Ndidi [patience]Ndidiamaka [patience is good]Ndu [life]Nduada [longevity]Nduagwu [life is perpetual]Ndubenu [life is the essence of being in the world]Ndub'ishi [life is most precious]Ndudi [Let there be lifeNduka [life is best]Ndukwe [affirmation of life]Ndunagum [I desire to live or i desire life]Nduoku [power in the spoken word]Nduokwa [longevity]Nduoma [good life]Ndu-uso [sweet life]

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Nechukwu [look up to God]Nedu [He leads]Nedum = Chukwunedum [God guides me]Nekwu [He speaks]Nene [examine the situation; wait and see]Nga [iron, metal, steel, strength]Ngozhi [Blessing]Ngugu [precious gift]NjedeNjiokumeke [what do I do with brawling?]Njiokumeni [of what benefit is brawling?]Njoadimma [bad is not good]Njoemeni [let bad things not happen to you]Njoji [precious]Njouwe = Njuwe [the world's evil]Nkitiabuegu [silence is not fear]Nkitikamma [silence is golden]NkogbuNmomili [mermaid]Nmor [spirit]Nnali [take; receive]Nneamaka [sweet mother]Nnebishi [mother is foremost]Nnedi [mother is resident]Nneka [mother is supreme]Nnemgadi [{very old feeble woman in Ukwani folklore}]Nneoma [sweet mother]Nobeli [stay a while longer]Nobeme [it will soon be]Nodi [stay]Nodimma [it will be alright]Nonsue [it's nearby]Nou = OnouNoyem [He will provide for me]Noyenum [stand for me]Nozam [He will answer me]

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Ntaka = Ntakatantianua [all secrets will be revealed]Ntekume [extraordinary favor]Ntinanu [ears will hear]Num [permit me]Numbi = Numbili [let me live]Numdi [let me be]Numga [let me pass]Nwa-ada [first daughter]Nwabakuwa [child is wealth of life]Nwab'eti [children bring fame]Nwabiani [a child came]Nwabogoenu [child is the gift of life]Nwabueze [child is king]Nwabuike [child is strengthNwabuiku [children perpetuate kinship]Nwabuobi [children are ultimate]Nwabuogo [child is pride]Nwabuogo = Nwabuogochukwu [a child is a favor from God]Nwabuokei [having children is supreme]Nwachonum [children want me]Nwachukwu [God's child]Nwadi [may the child be]Nwadiani [aborigine]Nwadikowu [Children are still available]Nwadishi [let the child survive]Nwadiuko [children are rare to have]Nwadiuso [it's pleasant to have children]Nwadocheli [let the child stay]Nwagbonoku [the arrival of the child terminated hostilities]Nwaiku = NwabuikwuNwajiebo [children perpetuate the family]Nwajiogoli [children are the basis of friendship]Nwakaego [a child is priceless]Nwakalinadi [let the child achieve greater things than the father]Nwakamma [a child is best]Nwaligongo {a fairy child in Ukwani folktales}

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Nwamaka [a child is lovely]Nwanede [the child reigns]Nwanefulu [the child is befitting]Nwanego [offspring and wealth]Nwaneti [the child will be famous]Nwaniego [child and money]NwanliNwanodi [let the child stay]Nwanze [child of the dynasty]Nwaogugu [child of Ogugu, a deity]Nwaoma [good child]Nwaomiko [child of empathy]Nwaomucha [lovely child]Nwashindi = Nwashinumdi [I'm alive because of my child]Nwawuzo [may the child stay]Nweneka [brotherhood is supreme]Nwenekaegba [a brother is worth more than a friend]Nwenekamma [brotherhood is better]Nwose = Nwaolise [child of God]Nyaliolise = Nyalichukwu [remenber God]Nzeashi = Nzeshi [destiny of the dynasty]Nzediogo [benevolent dynasty]Nzediuno [homely]Nzefili [the dynasty is in-tact]Nzekwu = Nzekwuni [decision lies with the dynasty]Nzelegwu [daunting]Nzemeke [the dynasty has done well]Nzemeni [the dystasty did it]Nzeoma [good dynasty]Nze'te [today's dynasty]Oba [royalty; aplenty; storehouse for yams]Obadoni [premeditated]Obaejeogo [the King forebears farming]ObaghaObaiObaji [prosperity]

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Obani'bee [in equality with his peers]Obaye [he enters]Obi [hut; village; heart; ruler]Obia [He comes]Obiamaka [Kind hearted]Obianibeli [one destined to enjoy]Obianienue [he asserts his own life]Obianudo [he came peacefully]Obiazhi [he comes again]Obibi [it does not rot]Obidike [strong minded]Obielum = Obielumani [my mind is at rest]ObiemObienweiwe [the heart void of malice]Obijenu [to live life in progress]Obinani [inhabitant of the land]Obinwene [brotherly mind]Obiolise = Obichukwu [God's will]Obioma [good heart]Obiosa = Obiose [God's will]Obise [pioneer; beginning of life]Obisome [to live with]Obodi = Obu-odi [if he survives]Obodo [town]Obodoeke [sacred town]Obodoeze [regal town]Obodomadu [one's town]Obodomadubuikee [one's town is his fortress]Obod'onye = ObodomaduObodougwuObodouku [great town]Obolu [it has subsised]Obuego [wealthy]Obunechukwu [were it not God …]Obuse [He brings …]Ocha [fair]

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Ochade [fair complexioned]Ochakpo [fair complexioned]Ochei [He fortifies you]Ocheli [if he waits]Ochem [If He waits for me; He guards me]Ochia [he imitates] Ochiagha [a general; one who leads in war]Ochiligwe [leader of the masses]Ochoem [He has favored me abundantly]Ochomma [seeker of perfection]Ochonindu [seeker of life]Ochonogor [one searching for someone to do good to him]Ochor [desire]Odagbue [a great fall]Odagwe [eminence; greatness]Odaiche = OdicheOdali [it's pacified]Odalonu = Odalonunu [pacification of anger]Odaluaonunu [He has pacified anger]Odanibe [maverick; distinguished]Odanike [Happened in hard times]Odanum [this is my lot]OdeshiOdia [He exists]OdiaseOdibo [servant]Odibunechukwu [if it weren't for God]Odiegu [life is fearful]Odigidau [He is still with us]OdigieOdigili [awesome; having to do with greatness]Odigwe [it's celestial]Odije [it's worth the journey]Odika [it's so much]Odikayo [it's like a joke]Odikenlo [it's like a dream]

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Odili [persevered, endured; endurance]Odilu [It's not yet time]Odilumoku = Odimoku [Not in the mood for quarel]Odinekachukwu [all in God's hands]Odini = Odiniosa [it's universally applicable]Odiniyimma [May it be well with you]Odin'ula [God is not asleep]Odioliseneka [God is in control]Odishika [to be alive is best/survival is supreme]Odiwe [provocative]Odi'we [unprovocative]Odiwemu [it makes them smile/it makse them laugh]Odobor [orchard of oranges]Ododo [flower; colorful]Odoe [it has come to an end]Odogwu [great man]Odokume [maintaining a relationship]Odomma [package of beauty]Odozhi [one who repairs]Odozhiobodo [one who restores a town]Odu [companion; escort; guide]Odua [His place or position]Odubu = Odubenu [advice makes life worthwhile]Odudumem [God led me completely]Odum [my companion]Odumije [He that guides my journey]Odumnobi [my sweetheart]Odunze [{loud proclamation from instrument of the same name used for summoning meetings]Oduwemu = OdiwemuOfashi [elderly woman; oldest woman in a clan]Offem [He served me]Offia [forest]Offokanshi [fortrightness is a better shield than charms]Ofikulu [bonded in unity]Ofili [comforter]Ofime [commencement]

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OfiwaOfonye [one person]Ofulu [fitting]Ofulue [it suits him]Ofuluobodo [fitting for a town; one who brings glory to a community]Ofumaduabudike = Ofuonyeabudike [no man is an island]Ofumaduadike [strength is not the exclusive preserve of one man]Ofuony'ebiuwa [man does not live alone in the world]Ofuonyeke [one man]Ofuoy'ebi [life is not an isolation; man does not live alone]Ofuwa [one world; one life to live]Ofuzor [one way]Ogadozhi [fortrightness;upright]Ogana [he's about to leave]Ogane [unsuccessful; it did not pass forth]Oganwu [almost done; almost ready]Ogashi [upright]Ogayenum [it goes in my favor]Ogazhi [it passes again]Ogbajinigwe [he broke an iron]Ogbajiniogwe [he broke a log]Ogbe [outside'; diaspora]OgbedoOgb'ekene [big thanks]OgbenikaOgbiOgboduÖgbölü [it's begun]Ogbolu [shielded]Ogboniagha [he prevented war]Ogbonike [what did he prevent?]Ogbonogu [he prevented a fight]Ogbu [warrior; {tree of the same name}; slippery]Ogbuagu [hunter]Ogbugbulu [slippery]Ogbuiji [{title} proud farmer of yams]

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Ogbute [death won't kill anymore]Ogechukwukamma [God's time is the best]Ogeiji [time of abundance]Ogeleka [it has come on high]Ogelenya [[wealthy]]Ogelenyaenweikpeazu [there is no 'being the last' when it comes to wealth]Ogene [beauty; distinguished]Ogeose [God's timing]Ogeshie [a long time ago]OghaliOghonoghoOgiogioOgo [grace]OgoamakaOgoana = Ogoananinkiti [favor doesn't go in vain]Ogoanan'iyi [a favor doesn't go in vain]Ogodi [there is grace]Ogodimma [favor is good]OgodorOgoeluem [grace has come my way]Ogoenyam [favor for my good deeds]Ogoezuem [grace is enough for me]Ogokuni [something worthy of respect]Ogoli [bosom friend]Ogolime [my bosom friend]Ogomegbum [my favor doesn't kill me]Ogonegbu [a favor may boomerang]Ogonum [he denied on my behalf; he vouched for me]Ogo'nye = Ogo-onye = Ogo-onyebaghala = Ogo-onyedina [let one's favor be for one]Ogozhiem [God blesses me]Ogu [leader; spike]Oguadimma [it's not good to fight]OgudeOgugu {a divinity}Ogugua [consolation]Oguguam [he has pacified me]

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Ogugum [He has pacified me]Ogum [my desire]Oguobodo [community leader]OguoneOguteOgwa [sitting room]Ogwam [He tells me]Ogwamma [epitome of beauty]Ogwezhi [the stump outside]OgwuOgwu [spike]OhaliOjega [passage]Ojekudo [it goes to meet]Ojeme [he has gone]Ojenuwe [let things work out for them;sojourner in life]Oji [Black]Ojie {divinity}OjiehOjiem {my {divinity}}OjigbaOjimiwe [I'm not annoyed]Ojineme [usual occurrence]Ojingulu {the god of ngulu}Ojini = Ojinika [a bird in hand is worth two in the bush]Ojinji [blackness]Ojinze {deity of the dynasty}OjiugoOjogu [smith]OjokoOjomahOjonjo [it doesn't get bad]OjugbeliOjumah = Ojume [God knows]Ojuneku [God decides]Ojunekwu [God has the say]

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Ojuyenum = Oliseyenum [God gave me]Okaa [planner]Okado [pre-planned]Okagbue = Okagbuenjo = Okagbueuke [cancellation of tragedy]Okalim [it overwhelms me]Okamma [she/he is the best/most beautiful]Okanmor [greater than a spirit]Okatamma [the best]Oke [boudary]Okecha [to spark a fire]Okei [elder]Okekonum [I won't be hamstrung in life]Okeliabuegho [resignation to fate]Okelinga [he won't eat metal]Okelioma [good destiny]Okemadu [great man]Okenmor [great spirit]Okenwa [great child]Okeoku = Okoku [great matter]Okeonyeke [great man]Okeye [in dire straits]Okili [cynosure; beautiful]Oko [man]Okobi [big heart]Okochikalimma = Okochi [may the future be brighter]Okokpolo [bachelor]OkolochaOkologume [man from Ogume]Okoloidu [benin man]OkolojiOkololise = Okolose [man of God]Okol'oma [handsome man]Okol'onicha [man from onicha]Okolosa [man of the people]Okolouku [huge fellow]Okolugbo = Okolougbo [man of the farmlands]

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Okom [I don't lack]Okomonuwe [He advises me who spites me with importunity]Okomonuwejuashi [He who spites me with importunity should ask God]Okonji [darkskinned man]OkonyeOkoom [yam]Okoto [yam]Okpala [leader, longevity]Okpeniolise [praying to God]Okpenyi = OkpuenyiOkpilikeOkpochine [unlocked]Okpochini [locked]Okpokulu = Okpokulubuike [there is strength in unity]Okpom [He calls me]Okpor [{fish}; hooked, spiked]OkpuOkpue [more than enough]Okpuenyi [great man]Okpuno [foundation; origin; family]Okpuzor [broadway]Okpuzu = Okpuzuakpundu [the smith can't create life]Okuadimma [dispute is no good]Okuagu [end of discussion]Okuguni [the matter ended]OkulugbeOkushi [if He says …]Okuso [good news]Okusogu = Okwuseniogu [words gave rise to a fight]Okute [rock]Okuteogu [one who has the final say]Okuweh = Okw'uwa = Ok'uwa [the word of the world; the matter of life]Okuzor = OkwudinuzorOkwa [status {greating for man with this title}Okwadoni [fortified]Okwaji

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Okwanuzoaga [pathfinder]Okwanuzor [first child after long, futile attempt to procreate]Okwayeni [to empathize; sympathize]Okwe = Okwedi [if he consents to staying]Okwechime [affirmation]Okwelitem [if He agrees to favor me]Okweliyem [if He agrees to give me]Okwem [if He allows me]Okwemku = Okwuejumonu [I'm unable to speak]Okwese [When God affirms]Okwetem {He agrees to favor me]Okweye [agreement; confirmation]Okweyem [[He has given me]Okwu [fire]Okwuadi [no problem]Okwuaka [a matter never grows old]Okwuakali [the matter has become too much]Okwuanyionwu [death is tired]Okwuanyunu [the matter has fizzled out]Okwuazu [detracting]Okwubuzor [the word is the way]Okwudibe [matters are not the same]Okwudike [warrior's matter]Okwudini [let God have the last say]Okwudinuwe [matters in the world; let the matter remain for them]Okwudinuzor [the right word]Okwuebee [the matter is terminated]Okwuedei [the former matter]Okwuedoe [pacified; the matter has ended]Okwueju [so much controversy]Okwuejumonubuokwemkwu [I have so many things I want to say but cannot]Okwueleule = Okwuefusu [no word is useless]Okwuelum = Okwuelumesu [trouble doesn't get to me]Okwuenu [the matter of life]Okwueshinne [the matter is not big]Okwuguni [the argument has ended]

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Okwuguni [the matter ended]Okwuidu [the matter from benin]Okwunebe [doubletalk]Okwuobodo [decision of the town]Okwuofu [fresh news]Okwuolise [God's word]Okwuonu [word of mouth]Okwuosa = Okwuose [God's word]Okwusenogu [words gave rise to a fight]Okwushi [if God says]Oliagha [warrior]OlieOligbe [warrior]Olili [enjoyment]Olise [God]Oliseabusu [God doesn't fail]Oliseadinula [God is not asleep]Oliseaju [God forbid]Olisealasu [God doesn't sleep]Olisealuka [God works]Oliseamaka [God is so good]

Oliseasuai [God has fullfilled you]Oliseazam [God has answered me]Olis'ebuke = Olise'shike [God is so great]Olisebuogu = AshibuoguOlisebuzo [God is the way]Olisedeme = Osedeme [May God keep]Olisedinsue [God is near]Olisedum [God please lead me]Olisedume [May God assist me]Olisegbonjo [May God avert evil]Oliseiso [God alone]Oliseji [God posessess]Olisejindu [God is the custodian of life]Oliseka [God is supreme]

Oliseasaeñe [God has given judgment]

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Olisekadibie [God is greater than doctors]Olisekaosa [God is greater than all]Olis'ekeke [God created so much]Olisekeni [God created]Olis'ekete [God has completed creation]Olisekuni [God said]Olisekwa = Olisekwanjo [May God fend off evil]Olisekwado [May God fortify me]Olisekwem [May God enable me]Olis'ekwene [God forbade]Olis'eloke [God has thought out]Oliseloni [God planned]Olis'elosem [God thought about me]Oliseluni [God worked]Olisem [my God]Olisema [God is omniscient]Olisemalini [God knows]Oliseme [when God performs]Olis'emee [God has done wonders]Olis'emeke [God has done well]Olisemeni [God did things]Olisemuenya [God is awake]Olisenalu [God works]Olisenazam [God will answer me]Olisenedozhi [God recifies/God repairs]Olisenedu [God leads]Olisenedum [God will lead me]Oliseneku [God will speak]Oliseneme [God will do it]Oliseneye [God will give]Oliseneyem [God will give me]Olisenomnazu [God is behind me]Olisenonsue [God is staying closeby]Olisenoye = OnoyeOlisenoyenum [May God abide with me]Olisenwe [God owns]

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Olisenweije [sojourn lies in God's hands]Olisenweike [power belongs to God]Olis'enweiwe [God doesn't get annoyed]Olisenw'ekene [God is praiseworthy]Olisenw'emu [laughter belongs to God]Olisenwendu [life is in God's power]Olisenw'enu [God owns life]Olisenweosa [God owns all]Olisenweuba [prosperity is from God]Olisenweuwa [God owns the world/God owns the universe]Oliseoma [good God]Oliseom'ogor [God who does favors]Olisesa [God's choice]Olis'eshike [God is great]Olisesom [God follow me]Olisetem / Chukwutem [God bless me/may God favor me]Olisewese [may God bring]Oliseweseni [God brought]Oliseyeka [may God assist]Oliseyem [may God give me]Oliseyeni [God provides]Oliseyenieka [God helped you/God assisted]Oliseyenum [God gave me]Oliwe = OnwueliweOlofu [he doesn't forget]Ologba [the piper]Oloh [shout; screem]OlokoOlokpo = Olokume [well thought out]Ololo [pride, charade, thinking, planning]Olome [plan; thought; orange; sweet; delicious]Olose [recalling]Olosem [He remembered me]Olosuwe [He remembers the world]OludininwaOlue [it's time]

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Oluedei [the usual business]Oluem [it has got to me]Oluka [God does well]Ol'uka = Olukanafunenya [doubting person learns from experience]Oluku [great work]Olum = Olumeka [it has got to me]Olunze [the work of the dynasty]Oluolise [God's work]Oluoyibo [modernization]Oluzhie [He works it again]Omai [He has annointed you]Omakamma [so beautiful]Omakashi [so beautiful it is]Omakolor [Epic of beauty]Omamma [the beautiful one]Omashim [beffitting]Omayeka [assistance]Ome [it doesn't happen]Omebu [he can't do …]OmedeOmedo [it is peaceful]Omee [it has happened]Omefe [behavior]Omefeoma [good behavior]OmefiaOmeke [He did well]Omekenum [He does well for me]Omekume [doing well]Omemma [He has done good]Omenazu [one who is born in the father's absence]Omenebele = Omeniebele [He showed mercy]Omeni [when He does it for you]Omenigbo [it happened in the past]Omeniuko [performer in times of lack]Omenogor [one who does good]Omenum [He has done for me]

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Omeogoaf'uya = Omeogor [the charitable mind never regrets]Omesah [concluded deed]Omesham [He favoured me]Omewe [it won't happen again]Omeyenum [He endeavored for me]Omezhinum [He has done for me once again]Omezu = Omezue = Omezulu [fullfilment]Omili = Omilikiti [abundance]Omogor [large hearted]OmoguOmoluOmubulu [expertise]Omude [replenish aplenty]Omuenya [He is awake]Omuku [great, swift current]Onah [precious pearl; jewel; ornament; gem; precious metal]Onalugbum [it's overworking me]

Oneh [how many?]OnineOnochie [He replaces him]Onodi [He stays]Onoli [He lives; he stays; he survives]OnomuOnoseOnotu [leader, influencial]Onou [He stays on]Onoye = Onoyeni = OlisenoyeOnugborOnuma [anger]Onuma'dimma [anger is bad]Onumanegbu [anger kills]Onunu [anger]Onuoma [soft spoken]Onuomaneli [the soft-spoken is blessed]On'uwa [the people's voice]

Oñani [joy; happiness]

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Onwalu = Onwualuanjo = OnwuemealuOnweli [ownership]Onweliani [it has meaning]Onweliazu [has got support]Onweliego [has got wealth]Onweliku [has got kinsmen]Onwelimadu [having kith and kin is beneficial]Onweliuba = Onweliego [has got wealth]Onwenazukaego = AzukaegoOnwuadimma [death is bad]Onwuana [death is no more]Onwuatuegwu [death is not afraid]Onwubolu [no more death]Onwubuya [death is regretful]Onwuegbuosa [death can't kill all]Onwuelite [death won't consume again]Onwueliwe [death won't succeed again]Onwuemeomiko [death is merciless]Onwuewete [death has got all it can get]Onwukaegu [death is worse than fear]Onwukaiwe [death is worse than anger]Onwukamike [death is overwheming to me]Onwukanjo [death is the worst]Onwukwa [death be at bay]Onwuma [death knows]Onwumeninjo [death did bad]Onwunalunjo [death wreaks havoc]Onwunemenjo = Onwunalunjo = OnwunemenjoOnwunyiniosa [death is universally overpowering]Onwusa = Onwusam [death leave me alone]Onwusa'meka =[short of Onwusa]Onya = Onyali [recalling; remembrance]Onyalim [He has remembered me]OnyeaborOnyeachom = Bachomoku [do not provoke me]Onyeaju [resistance]

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Onyebachom [do not seek me]Onyebani = Onyebani'bee [may one measure up to one's peers]Onyebuebu [one who owns life]Onyebuolise [Who is God?]Onyedi [may one be]Onyedikamma [who is better]Onyedikemma [the beautiful one]Onyedikeolise [who is like God?]Onyedimma [who is good?]Onyedimmanazu [who is spoken well of in his absence]Onyegu = Onyeguazonwenee [the daunted does not fight for his kin]Onyegwani [my confidant]Onyeije [the sojourner]Onyeijenebe [a person of double standards]Onyeishi {elder of twins}Onyejindu [one who holds life]Onyekamma [who is better]Onyekaolise [who is greater than God]Onyeke [a male; a man; masculine]Onyekeni = Onyekeniuwa [who created the world?]Onyekezhini [who re-created]Onyekioso [whose fault?]Onyek'oso [who does he follow]Onyekpeniukwua [pray and watch your destiny, steps]Onyekuni [who said?]Onyekweli = Onyekwelichie'kweli [if one affirms, one's God affirms]Onyekweni = Onyekwenife [one who consented]Onyeloni [ who could have thought]Onyeluni = Onyeluni'suchukwu = Onyeluni'suabeme = Onyelunisuogaga = Onyelunisuolise [who has been in God's presence?]Onyemaechi [who knows tommorrow?]Onyemaenu [who understands life]Onyemali [knowing]Onyemalini [who knows]Onyemauwa [who understands the world?]Onyema'zuwa [who knows the other side of life?]Onyemefu

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Onyemeh [who knows]Onyemelifee [let one do his own thing]Onyemulu [let one have kids]Onyenaju [one who asks]Onyenenue = Onyeniuwee[everyone with one's own destiny]Onyenike [everyone with his own]Onyenikeweli [let everyone take what he is entitled to]Onyenweli [may everyone have his fair share]Onyenwenu [who owns the world?]Onyenweosa [who owns all things?]Onyenweose [who owns God?]Onyenweuwa = OnyenwenuOnyenweuwa = OnyenweuweOnyeocha [white man]Onyesom [who follows me]Onyesomnazu [who is my support?]Onyetuniuwamgba [who can challenge all the odds of life?]Onyeuku [the great one]Onyia = Onyiaonwu [too much to handle]Onyiam [I'm tired; it tires me]Onyiaonwu [above the power of death; defiant to death]Onyinionwu [to hard for death to handle]Onyiniuke [one that wearied problems]Onyolu [to resemble one's parents physically]Onyol'ugo [he has gained integrity]Onyugba [he who brings succor]Onyuku [the great one]OpeneOpia [sharp machete]OponeOputeOsabenyi [there is stregnth in unity]Osabuike [strength lies with God; all is strength]Osadem = Osedeme = OlisedemeOsademe = Osedeme = Olisedeme [ may God preserve]Osadinizu [joint action; God's plan]

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Osaemefie [God is infallible]Osaenwe [not all owns something]Osa'gu [the lineage doesn't end]Osai [He chose me]Osakene = Osakeneolise [let everyone thank God]Osakuni [everyone agreed; God said]Osakwe [God agreed, affirmed, confirmed]Osali [choice]Osalum [it has left me; God chose me]Osamali [God knows]Osamezu [God finalizes]Osame'zu [let all have a fullfilled life]Osamu [may all procreate]Osamusali [may all have children]Osanebi [all will live; life is togetherness]Osaneke [it is God that creates]Osani [he chose]Osa'ni [of what size is it?]Osanwenoge [everything has its time]Osanweonye [God owns the person]Osanweuwa [God owns the world]Osanwezu [may all have enough]OsanwutaOsasa = Osaasa [everyone is not equal]Osasata [all men are not equal]Osawe [all of them]Osayem [God gives me]Oseamaka [God is so good]OsebudikeOsebuogu = AshibuoguOsedinisu [God is in front]Osedum [God lead me]Oseji = Osaji = Osajioku = Osajindu [the matter is with God]Oseka = Oliseka [God's the greatest]Osekeni [God created]Osekenya [God is the most intelligent; God is the smartest]

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OsekiteOsekuni = OsakuniOsekwe = OsakweOs'ekwene = ChukwuekweneOsele [a dance masquerade known for its agility]Osemeni [God did it]OsemihaOseneyemba [God gives prosperityOsenomnazu [God is behind, in support of me]Osenweuwa = OsanweuwaOsese [praise]Oseyemeka [God please help me out]Oseyemeke [God, you do all lot of great deeds]Oseyeni [it's God that gave]Oseyenum = OliseyenumOshagboOshakpo = Ochakpo = OshagboOsham [God favored me]Oshamisu [God has saved me from shame]OshigbeniOshiji [one who always cooks pounded yam]Oshike [so great it is]Oshile = Oshili [accustomed]Oshilike [escalated; it got greater]Oshilim [accostomed to me]Oshimike [great for me]OshinorOshinwa [the call of a child]Oshiogune [one who cooks with delicious fish]Oshiokpu = Enueshiokpu [life got difficult]Oshionwu [one who endeavours]Oshionya = Enueshionya [life has become dangerous]Osogbue [very interesting; appetizing to intoxication]Osogbuem [I'm so pleased with it]Osoka [life is so lovely]Osokam [I love it a lot]

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Osokashim [I so love it]Osoku [rabble rouser]Osolu [coice; choosing]Osondu [the race for survival]Osonduaguike [life's race is not tireing]Osoniolise [pleasing to God]Ossai {divinity}Ossaiga {derivative of Ossai}Ossaingulu {hybrid of Ossai and Ngulu}Ossam [He chose me]Ossom [I love her/him/it]Ossomni [my beloved]Osugo [twenty eagles]Osumili [of, from the riverside]Osuya [he endeavored for me; He empathized]Otali [Induced]Otaliego [monetary inducement]Otee [Been a long time]Oteei [He favored me]OtelugboOtem [He favored me]Otie [he reigns]Otike [so famous; popular]Otilije [talk of the town]Ottah [it doesn't run out]Otuata [the class doesn't terminate]Otukam [near intoxication]Otulu [it is not hurtful]Otulu [soon]Otuluchiana [soon it's dark]Otulugbu [it's so painful]Otumenya [it astonished me]OtunuyaOtunuya [endearing]Otunyo = OtuyaOtuonyebaghala [may one not be left behind by one's peers]

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Otutu [worry; a hiccup]Otuya [He empathized; He endeavored for me]Ovili [comforter]OwaOwaliegba [distinguished; one of a different gender from the rest {eg a girl born in the midst of boys and vice versa}]Oweh [he owns]OwekaOwekom [it won't provoke me]Owem [it annoyed me]Owete [it has finished it's course]Owetem [my anger is exhausted]OwuOwutum [it's painful]Oyem [He gives me]Oyemeka [He helps me out]Oyemike [He gives me strength]Oyenieka [He gave a helping hand]Oyete [He gave us today]Oyiamaka [friendship is wonderful]Oyibo [whiteman]Oyibonanu [authorities will hear this]Oyichi [a bossom friend indeed]Oyichim [my bossom friend indeed]Oyioma [a good friend]Oyiwa {title for a leader in Abbi}Oyiye [gift]Oyiyeashi = Oyiyeolise [God's gift]Oyolu [the gatherer]Oyoluego = Oyolundono [gatherer of fortunes]Oyoyo [fresh, sizzling beauty]OzafeleOzafeli [God answers always]Ozagom [He answered me]Ozah [when God answered me]Ozam [He answered me]Ozazuem [He answered me fully]

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Oze [zinc; shiny; bright; neat]Ozegbe [warrior]Ozege [sparkling; clean; neat]Ozhiem [He has sent me]Ozhikalimma [the best news]Ozhim [He sent me]Ozhinum [He sent me]Ozhioma [Good news]Ozo [another one]Ozobeme [let another not take place]Ozobiani [another one came]Ozodoni [preserved for]Ozoji = Ozoginiogwe [strength; snap-breaking a log with one's foot]Ozom [He saved me]Ozonosa = Ozonuwe [He saved the world]Ozue [it is enough]Ozuem [I'm satiated]Ozugom [It's enough for me]Ozugwo [beautiful one]Ozulu = Ozu [complete]Puisu [make headway]Puninjo [avoid evil]Pusanoku [to come out of difficultySafuoku [ignore the matter]Salienuye = Saliuwaye [leave life alone]Saliye [never mind]Saliyenichukwu [leave your cares to God]Sam [leave me; let me be]Saye [ignore it]Sochukwu [follow God]Soludo [follow the path of peace]Som [follow me]Sombi [live with me]Somdi [stay with me]Somnodi [{prayer}live with me; stay with me; survive]Sonichukwu = Sepunichukwu [revere God]

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Teeolise [serve God]Tekeme [extraordinarily favored]Tem [favor me]Temn'uwene [grant me favor in this world]Tilije [continuos fame; talk of the town; popularity]Ubege [clean; bright; sparkling]Ubiagba [good neighborliness]Ubiagbakamma [good neighborliness is the best]Ubienu [living live]UbikpoUbili {a plant}Ubiwe = Ubiweadimma [evil relationship is bad]Ubochi [the day]Ubulu [wit; brain; wisdom]Uche [wisdom]Uchebenu [wisdom makes life worthwhile]Uchebundu [wisdom is life]Uchechukwu [God's wisdom]Uchejim [I'm scared]Uchejindu [wisdom controls life]Uchekaebolo [wisdom is greater than strength]Uchekaogu [wisdom supercedes medicine]Uchem [my wisdom]Uchendu [wisdom of life]Udala [delicious]UdeUdeimah [God knows]Udema [God knows]Udeme = EdemeUdeoma [God is good]Udo [peace]Udodi [let peace reign]Udoka [peace is prefferable]Udokamma [peace is supreme]Udu-IjomahUfeli

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Ugagbe [mirror; beauty; reflective]Ugbaa [signifying prosperity]Ugbah [place of respite]Ugbana [{a note on neatness}UgbehUgbo = UgbomeUgbomeh [farm]Ugo [spokesman]UguluUguna [let there be an end to lack]Ugwuogo [for the sake of favor]Uje = Ujene [this time]Ujenekalimma [let this time be better]Ujiegwali [resolution]Ujuju [oasis]Ujuku [aplenty]Ukadikebuazua [you only spite a man of valor in absentia]Ukamba [boastful speech]Ukebadi [may there be no tragedy]Ukebeye = Ukebadi = UyabadiUko [agent; intermediary]UkoloUkomeUkor [cloth]Ukpe [light; brightness]Ukpene [this light]Ukpeoyibo [electric lamp]Ukwuoma [goodluck]Uligi [smooth; powdery]Ulogo [swet delicious]Uloko = UlogoUlu [profit]Ulugbe [peace; calmness; quietness]Umeadi [no more sorrowful event]Umeagu = UmeadiUmegbolu [may tragedy end]

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UmoluUmude = OmudeUnoadike'zhi [the home is not like the outside]Un'oma [good home]UsadegeUsamaUshiagwuUsonegbu [relationships can be harmful]Ussissa [born in Ossissa]UsuaniUti [strength and fame]Ututubuije [setting forth at dawn]Uwa [life]Uwabuapuama [life is wonderful]Uwabukeosa [life/the world belongs to all]Uwabuofu [one world]UwadiaUwadiai [is this life?]Uwadibebe [different twists to life]Uwadili [there is more to life]Uwadilimma [life is good]Uwadinekaolise [life is in God's hands]Uwadiniokeli [one lives in accordance with destiny]Uwadinisu [the future lies ahead]Uwadione [how many lives are there?]Uwaenweobite [there is no end to life]Uwaenweomalienya [life is upredictable]Uwaenweugu [no end to the world]Uwaenyashikalimma [may my latter life be better]Uwaeshike [life is so great]Uwaeshilike [life has become so great]Uwaesuweli [life has changed for better or worse]Uwaibalu [life of dignity]Uwaiwe [this wicked world]Uwaka [life is supreme]Uwakalim [life is overwhelming]

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Uwakene [this life]Uwam [my life]Uwam [my life]Uwamaka [life is beautiful]Uw'amaka [the world is wonderful]Uwamkamma [my life is the best]Uwanatuakpolo [life tosses]Uwanekwu [life determines]Uwanumbi [let the world let me live]Uw'anwuli [life of joy]Uwaoma [ sweet life]Uwaudo [peaceful life]Uwazunionye [who can lay claim to ownership of the world?]Uwe = UwaUwem = UwamUyabadi [let there be no tragedy]Uyabeme [let there be no tragedy]Uyabemem [let tragedy not happen to me]Uya'dinsue [disaster is not close]Uyaebo [a lineage's regret; it's people's concern]Uyaemem [I won't suffer regret]Uyagu [tragedies have ended]Uzodimmawagambenebe [a road is passed twice when it's good]Uzoechi [the future path]Uzokamma [the path is better]Uzomma [good path]Uzor [the way]Uzu [blacksmith]Uzuakpundu [blacksmiths do not fashion life]Uzumma [beauty-smith]Uzundu [fashioner, creator of life]Wakpoanau [they don't call Him in vain]Watuenya [expectation; surprise]Webije [may they live on and long]Wejiokwum'eni [what is the use of brawling]Weludo [be peaceful]

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Wetue [they don't mind him]Yadi [may he be]Yadibeli [may he live longer]Yadinii = Yadiniimma [may it be well with you]Yagoshinimashim [He revealed my destiny to me]Yagozhim [may He bless me]Yakwadom [may he fortify me]Yamaka [you are so lovely/you are so beautiful]Yashinimdindu [I'm alive because of Him]Yatem [may He favor me]Zheninjo [avoid evil]Zheniokwu [avoid quarels]Zhenionuma [avoid anger]Zhen'iwe [Avoid anger]

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Afuwea [strange; never been seen (eg sth the world has never seen)]

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Akpeniolise = Apkepeniogaga = Akpenichukwu [Let us pray to God]

Alugbe(the suffix Jnr following the name of one who bears the father's name)

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Aniechala [land flowing with milk and honey; land of sweetness]

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Ashinedu [one's destiny will lead him; my guardian angel leads/protects me]

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Bini = Biniolise = Biniogaga = Binichukwu [revere; hope in God]

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Eboagu = Eboagune = Eboechi = Eboana = Eboechine [the lineage never ends]

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Efekenimgb'ukwu (a one-legged fairy that runs fast in Ukwani folktales)

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Ekaoluashim = Ekaoluogaga = Ekaoluolise = Ekaoluchukwu [God's hand in my destiny]

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Emekalineolise = Emekalinechukwu [can't do more than God can]

Emuadimma [to smirk or laugh at the misfortune of others is bad]

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Enubanonye = Enubanonyeodikeshiojenisuogaga [having a favorable life is like being in God's presence]

Enuenweayoi [life is not for your fortune alone over that of others]

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Enwelee = Enwelifa = Enwelikwu = Enweleem [I have an identity]

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Etigwam [breaker of a cycle (eg male in a chain of female kids)]

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Idegbe (offspring of marital system where woman procreates in the name of her sonless father)

Ifeakachukwu = Ifeakaogaga = Ifeakaolise [nothing is greater than God]

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Ifeanyiogaga = Ifeanyiolise = Ifeanyichukwu [nothing is burdensome to God]Ifechukwudeniekweoficha [Can't change what God has predestined]

Ifeogagadeni = Ifeolisedeni = Ifechukwudeni [what God predestined]

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Ishiku = Ishikukaiwe [nurturing relationships is better than enmity]

Iwemji = Iwemjiwe [they envy me; they bear a grudge against me]

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Izuogaga = Izuose = Izuchi = Izuchukwu = Izuolise [God's plan]

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Maduabuchukwu = Maduabuolise = Maduabuogaga [man is not God]

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Mekenechukwu = Mekeneogaga = Mekeneolise [I will thank God]

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Nwakalinadi [let the child achieve greater things than the father]

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Odunze [{loud proclamation from instrument of the same name used for summoning meetings]

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Ofuluobodo [fitting for a town; one who brings glory to a community]

Ofumaduadike [strength is not the exclusive preserve of one man]

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Ogelenyaenweikpeazu [there is no 'being the last' when it comes to wealth]

Ogo'nye = Ogo-onye = Ogo-onyebaghala = Ogo-onyedina [let one's favor be for one]

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Okagbue = Okagbuenjo = Okagbueuke [cancellation of tragedy]

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Okomonuwe [He advises me who spites me with importunity]Okomonuwejuashi [He who spites me with importunity should ask God]

Okuweh = Okw'uwa = Ok'uwa [the word of the world; the matter of life]

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Okwudinuwe [matters in the world; let the matter remain for them]

Okwuejumonubuokwemkwu [I have so many things I want to say but cannot]

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Ol'uka = Olukanafunenya [doubting person learns from experience]

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Omeogoaf'uya = Omeogor [the charitable mind never regrets]

Onah [precious pearl; jewel; ornament; gem; precious metal]

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Onyebani = Onyebani'bee [may one measure up to one's peers]

Onyegu = Onyeguazonwenee [the daunted does not fight for his kin]

Onyekweli = Onyekwelichie'kweli [if one affirms, one's God affirms]

Onyeluni = Onyeluni'suchukwu = Onyeluni'suabeme = Onyelunisuogaga = Onyelunisuolise [who has been in God's presence?]

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Owaliegba [distinguished; one of a different gender from the rest {eg a girl born in the midst of boys and vice versa}]

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Ozoji = Ozoginiogwe [strength; snap-breaking a log with one's foot]

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Uzodimmawagambenebe [a road is passed twice when it's good]

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