Igbo Pet Names for a Man (with Meanings)

People are called pet names by their close friends or family members for a number of reasons. Some pet names are terms of endearment, while others reflect the circumstances surrounding the bearer’s birth. Also, some parents give their children pet names that reflect the hopes and dreams that they have for their child. In this article, we’ll focus on mentioning Igbo pet names for a man as well as provide their meanings. Read on. 

Here’s a list of Igbo pet names for a man and their meanings:

• Isinachi 

Meaning of the name: One who is sent from God 

• Jachike 

Meaning of the name: Give praise to God

• Ifemyoluna 

Meaning of the name: What I asked of the Lord 

• Ọmụmụ 

Meaning of the name: My heart

• Odimegwu

Meaning of the name: Strong man

• Okey

Meaning of the name: The one who does good

• Ndubuisi

Meaning of the name: Life is sweet

• Nkem

Meaning of the name: My own

• Nwokeoma

Meaning of the name: Handsome man

• Obinna

Meaning of the name: Father’s heart

• Obioma

Meaning of the name: Good heart

• Nnamdi

Meaning of the name: My path

• Ebuka

Meaning of the name: The one who leads

• Nnamdị

Meaning of the name: My path

• Ndudi 

Meaning of the name: Firstborn son

• Chidiebere

Meaning of the name: God is my helper

• Chibuzor

Meaning of the name: God is my first son

• Chukwudi

Meaning of the name: God is my guide

• Chidiebere

Meaning of the name: God is my helper

• Chiemerie” Meaning of the name: God has done well

• Mmaduabuchi

Meaning of the name: Man of God

• Ikenna

Meaning of the name: Father’s power

• Chialuka

Meaning of the name: God did a great work 

• Chieloka 

Meaning of the name: God thought of this well

• Chidiemezie

Meaning of the name: My son is more than enough

• Mma

Meaning of the name: Handsome or good-looking

• Eze m

Meaning of the name: My King or My leader

• Dike

Meaning of the name: Strong or powerful

• Chukwudi 

Meaning of the name: God’s gift

• Ejike

Meaning of the name: Conqueror or hero

• Ndịọma 

Meaning of the name: Precious

• Ifeanyi

Meaning of the name: What I have is good

• Ndụ 

Meaning of the name: Heart

• Omego

Meaning of the name: The one that is rich 

• Odim na Obi 

Meaning of the name: The one that is in my heart 

• Eze m

Meaning of the name: The one I consider king 

• Uto m 

Meaning of the name: The one I consider sweet 

• Oma Siri m 

Meaning of the name: The one that pleases me 

• Nwoke Eji Eme Onu

Meaning of the name: The one I can brag with 

• Ike’m 

Meaning of the name: My support or my pillar 

• Obi agu’m 

Meaning of the name: The one who is courageous 

• Nke Chinyere’m 

Meaning of the name: The one given to me by God 

• Ife Uto’m 

Meaning of the name: My sweetness 

• Nna anyi 

Meaning of the name: Father to all 

• Odogwu

Meaning of the name: Important man or Great man

• Agu Nwoke

Meaning of the name: Great man 

• Di na Lu’m

Meaning of the name: The husband marrying me 

• Ugo’m 

Meaning of the name: My eagle 

• Ngala’m 

Meaning of the name: My pride 

• Obi uto’m 

Meaning of the name: My happiness 

• Anya anwu ututu’m

Meaning of the name: My sunshine

• Odu’m 

Meaning of the name: My lion

• Ola edo’m

Meaning of the name: My gold 

• Kpa kpa ndo’m 

Meaning of the name: My star

• Nnam

Meaning of the name: My own

• Usom

Meaning of the name:

• Ijele Nwoke

Meaning of the name: Grandman 

• Nkemjika 

Meaning of the name: My own that gives me joy 

• Odiaka

Meaning of the name: A good name 

• Okwuchukwu 

Meaning of the name: My glory 

• Nwamadi 

Meaning of the name: I have the people’s heart 

• Onuorah 

Meaning of the name: A child that is blessed 

• Okeke

Meaning of the name: The great one 

• Okekeoma 

Meaning of the name: Great man’s son

• Nwobodo

Meaning of the name: The people’s strength 

• Nweze

Meaning of the name: Chief

• Nwazulu

Meaning of the name: Strong man 

• Nwadinobi 

Meaning of the name: My friend is life 

• Onwa’m 

Meaning of the name: My father 

• Nwanne’m 

Meaning of the name: My brother

• Nwanneka 

Meaning of the name: My good brother

• Agbai 

Meaning of the name: My one and only 

• Mazi 

Meaning of the name: Chief

• Ozor 

Meaning of the name: Crown

• Nonso 

Meaning of the name: My own 

• Ikemefuna

Meaning of the name: My hands are alive

• Nwankwo 

Meaning of the name: Father’s first son 

• Chike 

Meaning of the name: God’s strength

• Nwangene

Meaning of the name: A great man 

• Okogbue 

Meaning of the name: A blessed child

• Nwosu 

Meaning of the name: My own 

• Nwabuebube

Meaning of the name: Father’s heart 

• Nwabueze 

Meaning of the name: A king’s wealth 

• Nwangwu

Meaning of the name: A brave lion

• Ifechi 

Meaning of the name: The light of God

• Agu 

Meaning of the name: Lion

• Debare 

Meaning of the name: One born during good times 

• Ejikeme 

Meaning of the name: It’s not by power 

• Ekenedilichukwu 

Meaning of the name: Thanks be the God

• Nwigwe 

Meaning of the name: Son of a king

• Kambili 

Meaning of the name: Let me live/I shall live 

• Iheanacho 

Meaning of the name: Precious/What everyone seeks 

• Chiekezie 

Meaning of the name: God has made it good for me 

• Ganiru

Meaning of the name: Good luck

• Chioke 

Meaning of the name: Gift of God

• Chiemeka 

Meaning of the name: God did a greater deed

• Achike 

Meaning of the name: Give praise to God

• Chinazo 

Meaning of the name: God saves

• Kamsiyochukwu 

Meaning of the name: As I asked of God 

• Kosisochukwu 

Meaning of the name: As it pleased God