Nneka
NNEH-kah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,178
Peak Year
#53 in 1992
First Recorded
1970
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Nigerian Igbo name meaning 'mother is supreme'. It signifies respect and honor for maternal figures.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Nneka (singer)
Nigerian-German singer and songwriter known for her conscious hip-hop.
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