Arinze is a given name and a surname of Igbo origin in South East Nigeria. Arinze means "thanks to" as it is the short form of Arinzechukwu which means "thanks to God".[1]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Igbo |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | Thanks to |
| Region of origin | South-east Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Arinzechukwu |
| See also | Arinzechukwu |
Notable people with the given name
edit- Arinzé Kene (born 1987), Nigerian-born British actor and playwright
- Arinze Stanley Egbengwu (born 1993), Nigerian artist, activist, engineer, and entrepreneur
- Arinze Obiora (born 1985), Nigerian high jumper
- Arinze Onuaku (born 1987), American basketball player
- Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna (1935–1967), Nigerian army major and high jumper
Notable people with the surname
edit- Francis Arinze (born 1932), Nigerian Roman Catholic cardinal
- Segun Arinze (born 1965), Nigerian actor and singer
References
edit- ^ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
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