Recently updated on November 17th, 2022 at 01:16 pm
The PositiveNaija Interviews (What Is And Why Your Name?): Episode 4 – Chukwu Micheal Ike & Mrs. Martha Ameh is a series of interviews with the human race including Nigerians and Africans on recognising and understanding the meaning, purpose, importance/value, impact and story of their names.
This series, conceived and conducted by Toju Micheal Ogbe is dedicated to the lives of every human being with the hope that more understanding is provided on the subject of our names, which are the words everyone of us hears the most through our lifetime containing unique identity features.
Special thanks to people who have shared their stories and unique insights with us as well as with the world.
“Names have power.”
– Rick Riordan
Chukwu Micheal Ike shares his story, experiences, thoughts and insights on the meaning and value of his name with PositiveNaija on July 12, 2022
PositiveNaija: Please, what is your name in full?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: I’m Chukwu Micheal Ike.
PositiveNaija: What is your nationality and city you are from?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: Nigerian (Afikpo)
PositiveNaija: What decade were you born?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: 2000s
PositiveNaija: Who named you your name(s)?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: My parents.
PositiveNaija: What is the translation or meaning of your traditional name(s) in English?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: My middle name is “Ike” which means power.
PositiveNaija: Why were you named your name(s) – the reason or story?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: I really don’t know, my parents did the selection. I haven’t asked why either.
PositiveNaija: Did you give yourself a name – officially or unofficially? If yes, why and what does it mean?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: Emmm, my nickname is “Mavix”, it has no meaning, but I coined it out of Mavins. I used the name because I wanted a nickname, away from the official name. Yeah.
PositiveNaija: Culturally and/or spiritually, do you see or perceive a significance or impact of your name based on the result of your life so far?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: Emmm, spirituality? Yeah. I feel my three names impact a lot in my life. My surname is Chukwu meaning God. My first name is Micheal meaning “Gifted by God” or “Who is like God?”. My middle name is Ike, meaning “power”. I feel these names give my unmerited favour in some instances. Then, other times I feel very powerful and capable of doing anything I want, and surprising whatever I do in those instances just work out. The name has significant impact in my life.
PositiveNaija: Do you think your name has an impact on the lives of people or anyone who calls your name and why?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: I really don’t know. It’s for them to tell. But I believe it does too.
PositiveNaija: What do you want your name to be remembered for?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: Greatness and enormous kindness.
PositiveNaija: Any other insights or experiences you might want to share on the subject/importance of names?
Chukwu Micheal Ike: No, nothing else.
Mrs. Martha Ameh shares her story, experiences, thoughts and insights on the meaning and value of her name with PositiveNaija on July 22, 2022
PositiveNaija: Please, what is your name in full?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: Mrs. Martha Ameh
PositiveNaija: What is your nationality and city you are from?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: Nigerian (Ogugu)
PositiveNaija: What decade were you born?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: 1960s
PositiveNaija: Who named you your name(s)?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: God himself named me through my mother. He called me by my name even before I was formed.
PositiveNaija: What is the translation or meaning of your traditional name(s) in English?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: Martha means “God is my vengeance”.
PositiveNaija: Why were you named your name(s) – the reason or story?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: God decided to wipe away my mother’s tears after seeking for blessings for some years.
PositiveNaija: Did you give yourself a name – officially or unofficially? If yes, why and what does it mean?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: No.
PositiveNaija: Culturally and/or spiritually, do you see or perceive a significance or impact of your name based on the result of your life so far?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: Very well! There is no situation critical that you call me that remains the same – it must glorify God.
PositiveNaija: Do you think your name has an impact on the lives of people or anyone who calls your name and why?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: I don’t know (whether people have the impact).
PositiveNaija: What do you want your name to be remembered for?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: For good!
PositiveNaija: Any other insights or experiences you might want to share on the subject/importance of names?
Mrs. Martha Ameh: Much!
Name is important for identification. Some things work towards the direction of a name. If you give your child a negative name, it will work negatively and vice versa.
If you want to give your child a name, look into it very well.
Research Credits
*Conceived, conducted, written/edited and poster designed by: Toju Micheal Ogbe.
*Inspired by: The PositiveNaija Interview Series (Advice of Nigerian Mothers) and Joshua Selman message (Redefining Inheritance)
*Last updated on July 22, 2022.
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