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UnisexWest African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others)

Ime

The Ibibio word for patience.

Meaning and origin

Ime is the Ibibio word for patience, given as a first name to both boys and girls among the Ibibio people of southeastern Nigeria.

How to pronounce Ime

English (US)ee-MAY /iːˈmeɪ/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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