Okoye

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Okoye means "born to rule" or "strong man" in Igbo
Popularity
Okoye is not a widely popular name outside of Nigeria and other African countries.

cartoon of the name Okoye
Cartoon of Okoye

Okoye Name meanings & History

African, specifically from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria. Okoye means "born to rule" or "strong man" in Igbo. This name originates from the Igbo tribe in Western Africa.The Igbo tribe has a 4-day week in their calender. The days of the week are Eke, Oye (or Orie in some dialects), Afor, and Nkwo. Okoye is a generic name given to a male child born on the 'Oye' day of the week. Okoye is primarily used as a male name in Igbo cultures, but it may also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Okoye: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Okoye:

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

K: Karma,Karate,Kundalini,Kind

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven

Okoye is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name