Igbo

Onyeka

Pronounced on-YEH-kahShare

Meaning: Short form of Onyekachi

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Onyeka shortens the Igbo question Onyekachi, “who is greater than God?” The complete phrase belongs to the longer name.

Spellings & variants

  • Onyekachukwu
  • Onyekachi

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Onyeka comes from Igbo.

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