Chukwuneke

/Choo-kwoo-neh-keh/ male surname Abia Anambra Enugu Delta

Tone-marked spelling: Chukwuneke

LitLiteral definition: The Great Chi who is creating

ImpImplied meaning: Almighty God

Etymology

Chukwu + na (that/who) + eke (is creating)

Cultural context

The Igbos have various names for the almighty God. It can be 'Chukwu', or 'Chineke' which appears as the short form of Chukwuneke. The traditional address is "Chukwu Okike"- The Great Chi of creation or "Chukwuneke"- The Great Chi who is creating.

Names like 'Chukwuneke' were given in honour of the Almighty God.

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