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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