Onyeka
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Igbo |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | someone who is strong |
| Region of origin | South East, Nigeria |
Onyeka is a Nigerian male given name and surname of Igbo origin, it means “someone who is strong”[1] It is a name that evokes feelings of awe, respect, and connection to the divine. The diminutive forms include Onyekachi and Onyekachukwu which mean "God is my strength"
Notable Individuals with the Name
[edit]As a forename
[edit]- Onyeka Nubia, British historian and author
- Onyeka Onwenu (born 1952), Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, and activist
- Onyeka Ibe (born 1971) Nigerian-American painter
- Onyeka Ibezim (born 1978), Nigerian politician
- Onyeka Akumah (born 1984), Nigerian entrepreneur
- Odafa Onyeka Okolie (born 1985), Nigerian former professional footballer
- Onyeka Nwelue (born 1988), Nigerian writer, jazz musician and film-maker
- Onyeka Azike (born 1990), Nigerian weightlifter.
- Onyeka Osemene (born 1995), Nigerian football player
- Onyeka Okongwu (born 2000), American professional basketball player
As a surname
[edit]- Ikechukwu Onyeka, Nigerian film director
- Celestina Onyeka (born 1984), Nigerian former footballer
- Godfrey Onyeka (born 1994), professional Canadian footballer
- Nakas Onyeka (born 1995), former professional Canadian footballer
- Kene Onyeka (born 1996), professional Canadian footballer
- Frank Onyeka (born 1998), Nigerian professional footballer
- Tyreece Onyeka (born 2001), English professional footballer
See also
[edit]- Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun, 2022 science fiction novel
References
[edit]- ^ "Onyeka - Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
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