Nnamdi (pronounced nahm-dee) is a traditional male given name used by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It means "my father lives."[1]
| Pronunciation | [ˈnːamdi] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Igbo |
| Meaning | My father is alive; |
| Region of origin | Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Nna, Namdi |
People bearing the name include:
- Nnamdi Asomugha (born 1981), American football player
- Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996), Nigerian politician and president
- Nnamdi Kanu (born 1967), British political activist
- Nnamdi Moweta (born 1958), American radio host
- Nnamdi Oduamadi (born 1990), Nigerian football player
- Nnamdi Ogbonnaya (born 1990), American musician
- Nnamdi Udoh (born 1960), Nigerian businessman
- Kojo Nnamdi (born 1945), American journalist
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Madubuike, Ihechukwu (1976). A Handbook of African Names. Three Continents Press. p. 219. ISBN 0-914478-13-3.