40 Popular Ebira Names and their Meanings

Updated: Mar 31, 2022
By Happiness Hassan

Searching for beautiful Ebira baby names for your new baby has just been made easier after we compile this list of popular Ebira names. The Ebiras just like their neighbors the Igalas have their own culture, traditions, and costumes, including naming.

The Ebiras are found in Kogi State, Nasarawa State, and Edo State, and are one of the most popular tribes in North Central Nigeria. They are ruled by the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, also called the Atta of Ebiraland.

1. Ajimituhuo: Spare me today till tomorrow, which day metaphorically continues till eternity (since tomorrow has no end). 

2. Itopa: A historic child. 

3.  Adajinege: The tallest of them. 

4. Adavize: Father is wealth. 

5. Ovavi: Child named after a succession of previous children. 

6. Adeiza: Father of fortune/gift/kindness. 

7. Ezamare: Test (Trial), that he, who is under the test of God for survival. 

8. Enebe: Heralded by the many or multitude.

9. Adomuha: Father of able body man. 

10. Adooro: The one that is a stumbling block

11. Onume: The one in the period of time. 

12. Onuwoji: The adviser. 

13.  Ahovi: A chief custodian of the traditional Oracle. 

14. Aduvo: Father of hand.

15. Ajooze: The one standing on the way.

16. Ochiiji: Child of a termagant who is notoriously quarrelsome. 

17. Osheyiza: An unforgettable event owing to been oppressed. 

18. Adinoyi: The father of the multitude who serves as a protective umbrella shielding others in need of such protection. 

19. Adaviruku: Name usually given to the heir of the family. 

20. Ajinomo: In memory of Ebira war with the Fukanis where Ebira emerged victorious. 

21. Adeku: Father of masquerade. 

22. Anataku: The crowded one 

23. Asipita: A child of History. 

24. Amewuru: The harbinger of confusion, or the man who causes chaos.

25. Enesi: That child which is greatly sought for, the much-loved child. 

26. Anayimi: That which is given or surrendered to me. 

27. Otuhuo: Child named after a succession Of deaths of other children in a family. 

28. Adabara: Father of the  compound

29. Onoto: The one that is proud and self-centered. 

30. Onoruoiza: Epitome of a Good man.

31. Avidime: The initiator whose works is subsequently perfected by those following him in life. 

32. Onotu: The next in line. 

33. Ozovehe: Man is the symbol of life or creation. 

34. Otori: Friend of the oracle or the shrine for worship. 

35. Onimisi: The loved one that is been appreciated. 

36. Anasheyiwu: The one that is been looked down on. 

37. Sumesi: Whatever time takes. 

38. Sakama: What is to be born. 

39. Onozasi. The one people search for.

40. Onuya: The sufferer. 

What is the Meaning of Oyiza in Ebira?

The name Oyiza means “joy” in English. It is a common female Ebira name.

What is the Meaning of Onimisi in Ebira?

The name Onimisi is a popular Ebira name. It means, “The one I want” “The one I cherished,” “The one I love”, “The one I like” or “The one I seek.”

Conclusion

How many of these popular Ebira name meanings have you heard before? If this article has been helpful, kindly leave a review in the comments section.

2 Comments

  1. Oyiza

    Akoro nini. Anyari asuvuri

    Reply
    • Oziti Daniel

      Please what’s the meaning of Ozowura?

      Reply

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