Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 03, 2024

Nwabudike

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Nigerian

Meaning: A father's power comes from the son, the strength of his father

Here’s a name that is full of familial power! Nwabudike is a distinctive masculine name of Nigerian origin. Specifically derived from the Igbo language, which is spoken by the Igbo people who primarily fireside in Southern Nigeria, this moniker has all the character and depth of the place from which it comes. Meaning “a father’s power comes from his son” or “the strength of his father,” this name clearly encapsulates the familiar bond felt between a child and their parent. Giving baby Nwabudike a name like this will not only connect them to their forefathers, but also to their culture and heritage.