US Popularity:23599
Origin:African
Meaning:Mother is great, mother is supreme
Nneka is a feminine name of Igbo origin. Pronounced "NEH-kah," the name directly translates to "mother is great" or "mother is supreme." Nneka is a shorter version of Nnemkadi and is very popular in Nigeria. A number of celebrities and sports stars also possess the namesake, including Nigerian singer Nneka, The Real Housewives of Potomac's Nneka Egbujiobi, and Nigerian-American basketball player Nneka Ogwumike.
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2020
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  • Behind the Name, Nneka, April 2022
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