Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu is a Christian boy name of Igbo origin, meaning “Power of God”.
| Meaning | Power of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Igbo |
| Pronunciation | ee-keh-CHOOK-woo |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu combines ike, strength or power, with Chukwu, the Supreme God, meaning 'the power of God'. It expresses the belief that the child's life rests on God's strength. The name is very common across south-eastern Nigeria and is often shortened to Ike, pronounced EE-keh rather than like the American nickname. Chike puts the same two ideas into a shorter name.
Is Ikechukwu a Christian name?
Chukwu is the Igbo word for the Supreme God, now used by Christians, so this is a clearly religious name.
How popular is Ikechukwu?
A common Igbo boys' name in Nigeria and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Ikechukwu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ikechukwu mean?
Ikechukwu means 'Power of God'. It is of Igbo origin.
Is Ikechukwu a Christian name?
Chukwu is the Igbo word for the Supreme God, now used by Christians, so this is a clearly religious name.
How do you pronounce Ikechukwu?
Ikechukwu is pronounced ee-keh-CHOOK-woo.
Is Ikechukwu a boy or girl name?
Ikechukwu is usually a boy name.