Nnamdi

Nnamdi
Pronunciation [ˈnːamdi]
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Igbo
Meaning My father is alive; My God is alive
Region of origin Nigeria
Other names
Related names Nna, Namdi

Nnamdi (pronounced nahm-dee) is a traditional male given name used by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It means "my God is alive" or "my father lives."[1] The name may refer to:

  • Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), American football player
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996), Nigerian politician and president
  • Nnamdi Kanu (born 1967), British political activist
  • Nnamdi Moweta (born 1958), American radio host
  • Nnamdi Oduamadi (born 1990), Nigerian football player
  • Nnamdi Ogbonnaya (born 1990), American musician
  • Nnamdi Udoh (born 1960), Nigerian businessman
  • Kojo Nnamdi (born 1945), American journalist
  • Nnamdi Maduka (born 1985), Business Intelligence expert
  • Nnamdi B. Uche (born 1994), Nigerian entrepreneur in fashion technology

See also

References

  1. ↑ Madubuike, Ihechukwu (1976). A Handbook of African Names. Three Continents Press. p. 219. ISBN 0-914478-13-3.
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