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At a Glance
- Meaning
- What God has given (a gift from God)
- Origin
- Igbo
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- en-KAY-chee
Nkechi is an Igbo name that means "what God has given," or a gift from God. It's pronounced en-KAY-chee (IPA /ɛnˈkeɪtʃi/), with the stress on the middle syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Nkechi
Meaning: What God has given (a gift from God).
Origin: Igbo.
How to Pronounce Nkechi
en-KAY-cheeIPA /ɛnˈkeɪtʃi/
Popularity of Nkechi
Nkechi is a rare name in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #6385 in 1972, with 8 babies given the name, and its latest ranking was #12700 in 2015, again with 8 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Nkechi mean?
What God has given (a gift from God).
How do you pronounce Nkechi?
Nkechi is pronounced en-KAY-chee (IPA: /ɛnˈkeɪtʃi/).
Is Nkechi a popular name right now?
Nkechi peaked at #6385 in 1972 and is ranked #12700 as of 2015. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2015.)
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