Tiv names

Male Tiv Names and Their Meanings

125 entries

All 125 male Tiv names in the archive, in alphabetical order, with their English meanings. Where the archive records it, each name also carries a note on what it expresses, the story behind it and the occasions when it is given.

Aôndosoo

God loves

About the name
Expressing Gratitude.

Civir

Give respect or honour, worship

Hemen

lead on, leadership

About the name
Circumstances of Birth or Family History
When it is used
Twin name; first of twins to appear.

Kator

King designate

About the name
Female-Specific and Male-Specific Reference Names
When it is used
Royal title/name.

Lubem

live in peace, be peaceful

Mkav

I have now understood

Msughter

I thank God

About the name
Expressing Gratitude & Faith

Orkainya

Man is dust

About the name
Relationship with the Creator
When it is used
Expresses human frailty and dependence on the divine.

Orkaishima

The heart makes a man

About the name
Philosophy of Life, Attitude, and Life Experience
When it is used
Philosophy of human worth; character over appearance.

Ortserga

No one lasts forever (often about suffering).

Oryina

human being is short of the Glory of God and is bound to sin

Sekav

we understand (God's works)

Sekegh

we have waited (on the Lord)

Selumun

we have accepted (what God has given)

Shagbaor

Man of means

About the name
Female-Specific and Male-Specific Reference Names
When it is used
Wealth / status name; expresses prosperity.

Sonter

request from the Lord

Suur

trust on the Lord

Terdoo

the Lord is good

About the name
Names Showing Kinship Ties
Origin
Ter + doo
When it is used
Kinship name; a father is an asset.

Terdue

the Lord has appeared

Terese

the Lord has wiped my tears

Terhide

the Lord has returned, reincarnated

Terhimbi

the Lord has paid back the lost

Terkende

deserted by the Lord, forsaken

Terkimbir

the Lord has repeated (same gift)

Terwase

the Lord has helped

About the name
Divine Names: Aôndo, Ter, Tor, Usha
Origin
Ter + wase
When it is used
Divine name; helped / assisted by God the Father.

Teryange

the Lord has rebuked/prevented

Tor-kumá

Worthy to be king (wealth/status).

About the name
This name is categorized under Tiv names that depict wealth, affluence, and status, representing a hope for dignity and a high standing in society. It is often used to signify that the child is destined for greatness or is worthy of honor.

Tordue

A king has emerged / king designate

About the name
Female-Specific and Male-Specific Reference Names
Origin
Tor + due
When it is used
Royal title name; Tor = king in Tiv.

Torvenda

Prohibited by the king

About the name
Female-Specific and Male-Specific Reference Names
Origin
Tor + venda
When it is used
Royal name expressing royal authority.

Usha

the heavenly one

Ushafa

the heavenly one knows

Ushahemba

the heavenly one is great

About the name
Divine Names: Aôndo, Ter, Tor, Usha
Origin
Usha + hemba
When it is used
Divine name; none is as powerful as God the Most High.

Zungwem

pity me, have mercy on me

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