Uju

Uju is a personal name of Igbo origin used among the Igbo people of Nigeria and in diaspora communities. It can be used as a standalone given name and is sometimes a shortened form of longer Igbo names. In contemporary usage, Uju is commonly assigned to female children, though naming conventions vary and the name may be used for people of different genders in some families. The precise meaning of Uju is not fixed across all communities; like many Igbo names, it often reflects familial aspirations, virtues, or circumstances surrounding birth, with the intended sense varying by household and region. Uju is widely found among Igbo-speaking populations in Nigeria and among Igbo communities abroad, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. The name appears in various contexts such as biographies, media profiles, and literary works, illustrating its role in cultural identity and linguistic heritage. As with other Igbo names, Uju contributes to a sense of belonging and continuity within the Igbo-speaking world.