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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God's time
- Origin
- Igbo (Nigeria)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- oh-GEH-chee
Ogechi is an Igbo name from Nigeria that means "God's time." It's pronounced oh-GEH-chee, and it carries a quiet sense of patience and trust in the right moment arriving.
Meaning & Origin of Ogechi
Meaning: God's time.
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria).
How to Pronounce Ogechi
oh-GEH-cheeIPA /oʊˈɡɛtʃi/
Popularity of Ogechi
Ogechi has always been rare in the U.S. Its highest ranking was #5269 in 1985, when 14 babies were given the name, and by 2018 it had slipped to #12208 with just 8 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Ogechi mean?
God’s time.
How do you pronounce Ogechi?
Ogechi is pronounced oh-GEH-chee (IPA: /oʊˈɡɛtʃi/).
Is Ogechi a popular name right now?
Ogechi peaked at #5269 in 1985 and is ranked #12208 as of 2018. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1980–2018.)
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