Nwanneka

Nwanneka is derived from Nwa (Child) + Nne (mother) + ka (to exceed or be greater). literally meaning 'children of same mother exceeds all'. Conveying the idea that brotherliness or its expression exceeds all needs.

Ime nwanneThis is the idea of acting as siblings from the same mother expressed through the quality of being kind and caring. In polygamous society such as the traditional Igbo society, the idea of siblinghood is viewed through the mother (Nwanne: Child of one's mother) and the father (Nwanna: Child of one's mother). The former represents the strongest tie. Ime Nwanne literally means 'doing siblinghood'. is highly encouraged among the Igbos. It is based on the belief that family is the bedrock of a strong community.