Nkem (pronounced n-kem as in never, no, nine) is a unisex given name[1] found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is a short form of either Nkemdilim, Nkemjika, Nkemakolam or Nkemakonam and means "mine" or "my own."[2]
| Pronunciation | n-kem (n as in no, never, nine ) |
|---|---|
| Gender | male and female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Igbo |
| Meaning | May what is mine be mine, May I not lack what is mine |
| Region of origin | Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Nkemdilim, Nkemakonam, Nkemakolam, Nkemjika |
Notable people
edit- Nkem Akaraiwe (born 1996), Nigerian basketball player
- Dora Nkem Akunyili (1954–2014), Nigerian federal minister
- Nkem Ezurike (born 1992), Canadian soccer player
- Nkem Nwankwo (1936–2001), Nigerian novelist and poet
- Nkem Ojougboh (born 1987), Nigerian basketball player
- Nkem Okeke, Nigerian economist
- Nkem Okotcha (born 1977), Nigerian writer, editor and publisher
- Nkem Owoh (born 1958), Nigerian actor and comedian
References
edit- ^ "Baby name guesser". gpeters.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
Based on popular usage, it is 2.251 times more common for Nkem to be a girl's name.
- ^ "Nigerian baby names". maternitynest.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.