Okonkwo
Meaningborn on Nkwo market day · Igbo
Okonkwo is an African boy name meaning “born on Nkwo market day”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funOkonkwo starts and ends with the same letter, O. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Okonkwo would score 18 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Okonkwo
Okonkwo is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Nkwo market day”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Okonkwo at school.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Okonkwo
What does the name Okonkwo mean?
Okonkwo means “born on Nkwo market day” and comes from Igbo.
What is the origin of the name Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Igbo. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Okonkwo a boy or girl name?
Okonkwo is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is an African boy name meaning “born on Nkwo market day”, with Igbo roots. Igbo names frequently express faith, gratitude or a family's feelings about a child's arrival. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.