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Ekene
/eh-KEH-neh/
Igbo
· a boy or girl’s name
“Praise or thanksgiving”
How to say it
eh-KEH-neh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Nigeria
How common
common
From the same family
01
Ekenechukwu
“Praise God”
Igbo
any
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02
Ekenedilichukwu
“Praise belongs to God”
Igbo
any
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