Ngozi
N-GOH-zee
Popularity
#13048
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
538
Peak Year
#25 in 1997
First Recorded
1971
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ngozi is a popular Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'blessing' or 'gift.' It carries a strong spiritual and positive connotation.
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Famous Namesakes
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Nigerian-American economist and Director-General of the WTO.
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