Igbale
Fact sheet
- Name
- Igbale
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Igbale is a girl's name of African origin. In direct translation into English, the name means 'the one who sweeps the ground'.
What does the name Igbale mean?
Igbale is a girl's name from Africa. The literal translation into English is 'the one who sweeps the ground'. The name comes from the Yoruba language and is composed of the elements gbá, meaning 'to sweep' or 'broom clean', and ilẹ̀, which means 'ground' or 'earth'. In Albanian, however, the name stands for 'happiness'.
Where does the name Igbale come from?
The name Igbale has its roots in the Yoruba language and means 'the one who sweeps the ground'.
How do you pronounce Igbale?
Igbale is pronounced approximately as 'ig-ba-le'.
Popularity
In Germany, Igbale is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, Igbale has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, which placed it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Nicknames & pet names
Bale / Igi
Frequently asked questions about the name Igbale
Where does the name Igbale come from?
The name Igbale has its roots in the Yoruba language, which is spoken in West Africa.
What does Igbale mean?
The meaning of Igbale is 'the one who sweeps the ground', derived from the Yoruba terms gbá for 'to sweep' and ilẹ̀ for 'ground' or 'earth'.
Is the name Igbale popular in Germany?
Igbale is a rather rare name in Germany, but due to its international origin, it may gain popularity over time.