34 Igbo Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Amadi	Boy	Seemed destined to die at birth; Free-born; Beloved
Amara	Boy	Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious; Sky and to smile; Heaven and virtuous; Bitter
Adaeze	Girl	Princess; Daughter of a king
Ammara	Girl	One who builds; One who lives a long life; Thrive; Grace; Immortal
Akachukwu	Boy	The hand of God
Arinzechukwu	Boy	Thanks be to God
Adaugo	Girl	Beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle
Adaobi	Girl	The first daughter in the family compound
Ammaarah	Girl	Large group of ships sailing togethe; Tribe; Grace
Achebe	Unisex	One who is protected by the Goddess

Addana	Girl	The younger sister of a girl
Amaka	Unisex	Queen of ravishing beauty
Abaeze	Boy	Branch of the kings
Adaego	Girl	Daughter of wealth
Adaku	Girl	A girl born into a wealthy family or the one who brings wealth to the family
Adaolisa	Girl	God's daughter
Adaure	Girl	Daughter of Uruala, a town in Imo state
Afamefuna	Boy	My name will not be lost
Ahunna	Girl	One with the body of her father
Akuada	Girl	A girl born into a wealthy family

Akunna	Boy	Father's wealth
Amaechi	Boy	One who knows tomorrow
Amandi	Boy	One who does not trust easily
Amobi	Boy	Who knows the heart of man
Anozie	Boy	One who is settled or well-positioned
Anwuli	Girl	Joy; A joyous and happy girl
Anwulichukwu	Girl	Joy of the Lord
Anwulika	Girl	My joy is great; Joy is greater
Apunanwu	Girl	A precious and beautiful girl untainted by the sun
Azubuike	Boy	Strength gained from experiences of the past

Akwaugo	Girl	My precious daughter
Amaogechukwu	Girl	The Lord's time is the best
Akumjeli	Girl	I will enjoy that wealth
Achike	Boy	Give praise to God

Infographic: Attractive Igbo Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A

are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Igbo Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A(infographic)

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