Oron Naming Structure

Oron Naming Structure

Oron naming structure is another interesting aspect of Oron culture which is quite different from some other cultures outside Akwa Ibom (and probably Eastern Nigeria) . A child is given his/her own name as a first name (e.g. Okon, Etim, Joe, Affiong etc.), then the father's first name is the child's middle name, and the family name is the child's surname. So if someone is named John Okung Enyenihi, it is easy to figure out that his name is John, son of Okung, from the Enyenihi family.

ORON BRIEF NAMES AND THEIR MEANING:

++ Asukwo: Knowledgeable,  Just,  also mean Upright.
++ Ating: Innovative, Creative, also mean Future. 
++ Etangewak: Wealth,  Diligent, Completeness,  also mean Conscientious. 
++ Essangebianga: Outspoken, Traveling, also mean Power of the mind. 
++ Essang: Understanding, Expressive, also mean Realism. 
++ Uliong: Wellness, Generous, also mean Sensitive. 
++ Ekpu: Ancestral, Living soul, also mean Fascinating. 
++ Otoboso: Acquisition, Wealth, also mean Warfare. 
++ Nyoho: Gorgeousness,  also mean Attractive. 
++ Uweh: Typical, Distinctive, also mean Determined. 
++ Utang: Youthfulness,  Achievement, also mean Excellent. 
++ Onukak: Indefatigable, Strength, also mean Persistent. 
++ Koko: Namesake, Root, Transcendental, also mean Supernatural. 
++ Efai: Famous, Celebrated, also mean Renowned. 
++ Efa: Responsible, Existent, also mean Life. 
++ Edenseting: Peace,  Built by God, also mean Diplomatic. 
++ Osung: Resource person, Powerful, Great mankind, also mean Shepherd. 
++ Nyong: Mean the Young.
++ Ukpe: Bedrock, Gift of God, Reliability, also mean Dominion.
++ Uliang: Togetherness, Energetic, also mean Sincerity.
++ Ebiekpe: Expressive, also mean Intentioned.
++ Ekpeyong: Mystery, Deity, Praise, also mean Purposefulness.
++ Otoyo: Sympathetic, Idealistic, Generous, also mean Instinctual. 
++ Abang : Giant, Powerful, Complete, also mean Share.
++ Abia : Great, my father is Lord, also mean God is my father.
++ Bassey : God in man.
++ Edet /Arit : Add to the world, Bring forth, Born on market day - ederi, also mean Happiness.
++ Oboho : Dynamic, Radiation, Energetic, Elegant, also mean Independent. 
++ Antai : Solid rock.
++ Attah/Ahtta : Father of all, also mean Kingship.
++ Okpo : Strength.
++ Uyeh/Uyah : Youthfulness, also mean Wealth.
++ Esio : Attacker, also mean Open minded.
++ Ibia : Willpower, Talent, also mean Organizer.
++ Atteh/Otteh : Destiny, also mean Goodluck.
++ Esu : Father, King, also mean God is Salvation.
++ Etu : Strength, also mean Light.
++ Archibong : Bold, True, also mean King's father.
++ Uloh : Little, also mean Wonders.
++ Tenefio : Significant, also mean Expressive.
++ Attih/Ottih : Mean Gift.
++ Edem : Rich, Wealth, Peace, also mean God has delivered me.
++ Antigha : Mean Old trick.
++ Itamah/Itamar : Wisdom, also mean Seriousness.
++ Ntekim : Unpredictable, Unexpected, also mean Extraordinary.
++ Atai : Moment, also mean Timely.
++ Okon : Born in the night, Spirituality, Innate powers, also mean Terror of the night.
++ Etim: Creative mind, Imaginative, also mean market day.
++ Effiong : Goodnews, also mean Greatness.
++ Nkoyo : Queen, Precious treasure, Trustworthy, also mean Loveable.
++ Ikwo : New songs, also mean Optimistic