Talk:Igwe

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Purportedly English, but with only one reference (which does not use the term). --EncycloPetey 22:51, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Igwe means Coming from Royalty,A King Depending on the pronounciation as well,it is also used with to reference to Heaven , Iron or Bicycle — This comment was unsigned.

IGWE in Ibo language ,stands for Royalty ,A king, Furthermore,depending on the pronounciation of this same word,it is widely used when we refer to the Heavens , A Piece Of Iron Or A Bicycle www.myspace/rasobi www.myspace/soulofanbessarecords — This comment was unsigned.

RFV failed, entry deleted. —Ruakh_TALK 16:38, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

Igwe means Coming from Royalty,A King Depending on the pronounciation as well,it is also used with to reference to Heaven , Iron or Bicycle IGWE in Ibo language ,stands for Royalty ,of royal descent,A king, Furthermore,depending on the pronounciation of this same word,it is widely used when we refer to the Heavens , A diety ,Piece Of Iron Or A Bicycle RasObi means Prince Obi Ras in Amharic[Ethiopian] stands for head,Prince and is one of the highest titles in the land. Obi in Ibo [Nigerian] means heart ,to take heart,to be strong,courageous,kind,generous, a generator and vibrant force not to be undermined or ignored,the spirit or driving force within mankind . — This comment was unsigned.

Igwe is a Nigerian English word. It is originally Igbo language, but there is no translation. Instead the word "igwe" is used. I think the meaning is a little similar to "maharaja". You hear it in Nigerian movies a lot. As far as I know, it means a hereditary Igbo leader (Igbos are one of the tribes that live in southern Nigeria). Maybe someone else can offer a better translation. As I said, it's a common word in Nigeria. Please note that English is the official language in that country. I would say it's safe to include the word in Wiktionary. Tritonist