| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Title holder |
| Region of origin | South east |
Igwe (meaning "Sky"), // is a royal title or method of addressing traditional rulers that control autonomous communities in Igboland. In other words, Igbos approximate the term to the HM style. An Igwe is therefore defined as a holder of a title of respect and honor in Igboland. Such a person is otherwise known as an Eze. The foremost and one of the most respected Igwe's in Igboland is Igwe of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III.[1]
Igwe is also invoked as the name of the Igbo Sky Father, the anthropomorphic personification of the heavens themselves.
Igwe is also used as a surname by many Igbos as well.