Ekene

Meaning of Ekene

Ekene arrives on the scene like the first rays of dawn in Igboland. It’s an Igbo name that means “praise,” and it’s delightfully unisex. It sparkles like confetti at a Latin fiesta. Each soft syllable is a salsa step, a heartbeat in a carnival parade. It dances on the tongue with a melody of joy. In the US, just a handful of families—five in 2006, six in 2003, five in 2002—have crowned their babies with this hidden gem. That rarity makes it feel like discovering a secret treasure. Simple yet vibrant, Ekene carries warmth in every echo. It flutters in with laughter and light, ready to weave a story full of celebration and song.

Pronunciation

Igbo

• Pronunced as eh-KEH-neh (/ɛˈkɛnɛ/)

• Nkem
• Ekena
• Ekemma
• Ekenechukwu
• Ekenechi
• Ekenezie
• Ekeneoluwa