How to Say “Good Luck” in Igbo

By Todd Warren • Updated October 2, 2026

chioma

The Igbo phrase for good luck is chioma.

chioma is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement.

Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)

Did you know?

While chioma is a common way to express the idea, it can also function as a beautiful female name in Igbo culture, personifying the concept of 'good fortune'.
The word chioma is a compound of two words: chi, meaning one's personal spirit or deity, and oma, meaning good. It suggests that your success is a result of your spiritual essence being in a positive state.
In Igbo cosmology, one's chi can be negotiated with through prayer and sacrifice to change a person's destiny.

Example conversation

Emeka is seeing Ifunanya off before she goes to a job interview.

Emeka

Ifunanya, chioma dịrị gị.
Ifunanya, good luck to you.
Ifunanya

Imela, Emeka.
Thank you, Emeka.
Emeka

I ga-enweta ọrụ ahụ.
You will get that job.
Ifunanya

Ndewo, m ga-anwa.
Okay, I will try.

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About The Author

Todd Warren

Hello, m dalụ (I greet), I am Todd. With a deep-rooted love for the Igbo language and culture, the posts I pen aim to be the ultimate guides in helping you converse like a native Igbo speaker. When I'm not indulged in writing, I spend time immersing myself in the intricate Igbo culture or reading about world languages. I have a special affection for 'nkita' (dogs) and cooking traditional Igbo dishes. I believe that understanding a language is a gateway to appreciating its culture. Join me on this exciting language journey.

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