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Origin: Nigerian

Meaning: Man born on Eke day

Okeke is a masculine name common to the Igbo community in Nigeria. Meaning “man born on Eke day,”  Eke refers to one of only four market days in an Igbo calendar. Although it’s a dwindling practice, newborn babies have been named after the market day they were born on for many generations. If you take pride in your heritage and want to share a piece of your culture with your little one, the name Okeke is a suitable choice!