Ifeoma
Ifeoma is a Christian girl name of Igbo origin, meaning “Good thing, beautiful thing”.
| Meaning | Good thing, beautiful thing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Igbo |
| Pronunciation | ee-feh-OH-mah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Ifeoma
Ifeoma joins ife, thing, with oma, good or beautiful, to describe the child as a good or lovely thing. It is a classic Igbo girls' name and is often shortened to Ify or Oma. It appears frequently in Nigerian literature and film. Longer forms such as Ifeomachukwu add a reference to God.
Is Ifeoma a Christian name?
Ifeoma is a cultural Igbo name that does not refer to God directly. Most bearers come from Christian Igbo families.
How popular is Ifeoma?
Widely used among Igbo women in Nigeria and abroad.
Gifts with the name Ifeoma
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Spellings and variants of Ifeoma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ifeoma mean?
Ifeoma means 'Good thing, beautiful thing'. It is of Igbo origin.
Is Ifeoma a Christian name?
Ifeoma is a cultural Igbo name that does not refer to God directly. Most bearers come from Christian Igbo families.
How do you pronounce Ifeoma?
Ifeoma is pronounced ee-feh-OH-mah.
Is Ifeoma a boy or girl name?
Ifeoma is usually a girl name.