Ekene
eh-KEH-neh
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
42
Peak Year
#13 in 2003
First Recorded
2000
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Ekene is an Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'praise'. It conveys gratitude and appreciation.
Gender Split
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