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U'mau
U’mau is a name that is spiritual in orientation as opposed to cultural, though it has it evolved from a cultural theme. It means “Fullness of life- Richness of Spirit; Abundance of Love, Beauty, Truth, Joy & Magic; True Success in All Paths”.

This unique name has sparked much curiosity. It serves as alternative to the ambiguous Ibibio/Efik (Sister Tribes of Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States in South-Eastern Nigeria) name of Umo. The name ‘U’mau’ was birthed from an individual desire for change and a strong definitive meaning in the life of one born ‘Umo’.

The name Umo (unisex) has been said to mean a number of things from being a vague derivative of the unisex name Imo (also Efik/Ibibio, meaning 'Riches'), to meaning ‘belonging to the father/mother’ when in conjunction with ‘Eka’(Mother) or ‘Ete’ (father). Eg. Umoeka or Umoete.

It has also been said to be another form of the name Umoh(male) which is a name given to one born on during the course of ancient Umoh Festivities, details of which are similarly elusive.

Some even say it has no meaning at all. A fact that is surprising. First, because of the importance that Africans generally attribute to the meaning of a name and, secondly, because the name Umo is fairly common in that region.