Okechukwu
From Igbo oke "share, portion" and Chukwu "God": a son counted as a portion or gift from God.
Meaning and origin
Okechukwu belongs to the large group of Igbo names that credit a birth directly to God, pairing oke, a share or portion, with Chukwu, the Supreme Being of Igbo religious thought.
How to pronounce Okechukwu
| Igbo (Nigeria) | oh-keh-CHOO-kwoo /okét͡ʃúkwù/ |
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