Nneka

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Nneka
GenderFemale
Language(s) Igbo
Origin
Word/nameNigerian
MeaningMother is great, mother is supreme

Nneka is an Igbo given name which can also be a shortened version of the Igbo name Nnemkadi. It is a feminine name, pronounced "NEH-kah". It means "Mother is great, mother is supreme." [1] Notable people with the name include:

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References

  1. "Nneka Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity". MomJunction. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-10-06.