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Ifechukwu

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Pronounced ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo /i.fΙ›ΛˆtΚƒuː.kwu/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo, 'the light of God' or 'the gift of God' (ife, 'light; thing,' + Chukwu, 'God'). A faith-rich name from southeastern Nigeria.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rich Igbo name: Ifechukwu means 'the light of God' (said 'ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo'). Radiant and meaningful.
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Origin MediumIgbo, Nigerian
MeaningFrom the Igbo, 'the light of God' or 'the gift of God' (ife, 'light; thing,' + Chukwu, 'God'). A faith-rich name from southeastern Nigeria.
U.S. rank (2016)#17230
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 5

History & Origin

Ifechukwu comes from the Igbo of Nigeria, 'the light of God' or 'God's gift,' joining ife ('light; thing') with Chukwu ('God'). It reads meaningful and warm -- extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, radiant, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Ifechukwu is Igbo for 'the light of God' (or 'the gift of God'), from ife ('light') and Chukwu ('God') -- a radiant, faith-rich name from southeastern Nigeria (said 'ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo').
Overall data confidence 42%
References β€” Ifechukwu β€” Igbo 'light/gift of God'

Variations

IfeomaIfechiIfe

Nicknames

IfeChuchu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ifechukwu mean?

Ifechukwu is Igbo for 'the light of God' (or 'the gift of God'), from ife ('light') and Chukwu ('God').

How do you pronounce Ifechukwu?

It's said ee-feh-CHOO-kwoo /i.fΙ›ΛˆtΚƒuː.kwu/ -- 4 syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ifechukwu a boy or girl name?

Ifechukwu is a girl's name.

How popular is Ifechukwu?

Ifechukwu is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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