Nwogu

/Nwa-ọgụ/ male Anambra Enugu Imo Delta

A child of war or One born to wage war.


*particularly of a child born at a time of war or strife. Also rendered as Nwaogu, Nworgu.

Etymology

Nwogu derives from "Nwa" (child) and "Ogu" (battle/fight), literally meaning 'a child born in battle'

Cultural context

This name is typically given to signify the circumstances of a child's birth during a time of conflict and is meant to acknowledge the challenges faced by the family.

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