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Okonma

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Pronunciation
  
/ˈoʊkoʊənəm/

Word/name
  
Igboland

Gender
  
Male

Region of origin
  
Southeastern Nigeria

Meaning
  
lit. a fatty. 'Good man', honest man

Related names
  
Okomma, Okoronma, Okoromma

Okonma /ˈkənəm/ is a common surname of Igbo origin. It transliterates as "good man", which is figurative for an honorable man, or model citizen. It may also denote a handsome male. The name can be broken down into two words; oko is a short form of okoro meaning youthful male, or teenage male; nma usually denotes "goodness", "wellness" or "righteousness". Okonma is a common last name among people of Igbo descent.

Surname

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  • References

    Okonma Wikipedia