"Imo" meaning in All languages combined

See Imo on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Igbo Imo, derived from the Imo River. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ig|Imo}} Igbo Imo Head templates: {{en-prop}} Imo
  1. A state of Nigeria in the South East geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Owerri. Wikipedia link: Imo River Categories (place): Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria

Proper name [Yoruba]

IPA: /í.mò/ Forms: Ímò [canonical]
Etymology: From English Imo, ultimately from Igbo Imo, referring to the Imo River Etymology templates: {{bor|yo|en|Imo}} English Imo, {{der|yo|ig|Imo}} Igbo Imo Head templates: {{head|yo|proper noun|head=Ímò|head2=}} Ímò, {{yo-pos|proper noun|Ímò}} Ímò, {{yo-prop|Ímò}} Ímò
  1. a state of Nigeria in the South East geopolitical zone; capital and largest city: Owerri Wikipedia link: Imo River Categories (place): Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria
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