Igbo

Emeka

Pronounced eh-MEH-kahShare

Meaning: Short form of Chukwuemeka

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Emeka comes from the Igbo Chukwuemeka, expressing that God has done a great deed. The shorter everyday form keeps its connection to that statement of gratitude.

Nicknames

  • Meka

Spellings & variants

  • Chukwuemeka

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Emeka comes from Igbo.

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