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Origin: Nigerian

Meaning: Child born on Nkwo day

Nwankwo is a masculine name meaning "child born on Nkwo day," Nkwo being the name of one of the four days of the Igbo four-day week. A Nigerian name through and through, one of its most famous sporting sons is the footballer and Olympic gold medalist Nwankwo Kanu. Kanu scored the winning goal in extra-time of the Olympic semi-final against Brazil before Nigeria shocked the world in the final against Argentina. Baby Nwankwo can grow up to celebrate that historic achievement, their ties to it, and being a child born on Nkwo day.