Pronunciation /ˈoʊkoʊənəm/ Word/name Igboland | Gender Male Region of origin Southeastern Nigeria | |
Meaning lit. a fatty. 'Good man', honest man Related names |
Okonma /ˈoʊkoʊənəm/ 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.
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