Idogho is a unique

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

for people of the Delta area of Urhobo-speaking people of

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...

and Edo people of Nigeria The first meaning to be known was a young man which is from Itshekiri name and an Edo name from the Etsakor region of Agenebode. As relationships have been interwoven between people as a result of marriages, the name given to children in a clan becomes increasingly well known from one generation to another. There are three people who were originally known by the name Idogho. There was an Idogho from Ughelli North - Iwhrenẹnẹ, one from Isoko and from Bomadi. As generations come and go, people holding to the surname of their parents, the population of persons answering and bearing the name of Idogho becomes larger. There have been other communities where the name of Idogho is given to children and many more with the name of Idogho.

Notable people

* Philippa Idogho

References

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