Ìgbò Colours
Colours bring life and meaning to the world around us, and learning their names in Igbo is a wonderful way to expand your vocabulary and connect with the language more deeply.
On this page, you’ll discover the Igbo words for common colours, paired with clear visuals to help you easily recognize and remember them. Whether you’re describing clothes, nature, or everyday objects, knowing these colours will make your Igbo conversations more vibrant and expressive.
Ìgbò
Colour
- Àjá Àjá
- Úrì
Brown
- Ákụ́kwó Ndù
- Ndù Ndù
Green
- Ánúnú
- Nrù Ǹwọ̀
Blue
- Èdò Èdò
- Ógùlù Ógùlù
Yellow
- Írè Írè
- Uhíé Ọ́cha
Pink
- Mméé Mméé
- Uhíé
Red
- Ōdó Ōdó
- Úgò
Purple
- Ọ́cha
White
- Ọ́jị
Black
- Ọ̀láọ́cha
- Úchá Ǹzù
Grey
- Ọ́rómá
- Uhíédò
Orange
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