At a Glance
- Meaning
- Born on Afor market day
- Origin
- Igbo (Nigeria)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oh-KAH-for
Okafor is an Igbo (Nigeria) boy's name meaning “born on Afor market day”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Okafor
Meaning: Born on Afor market day.
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria).
A common claim: 'Okafor' is sometimes claimed to mean 'God forgives.' Actually: This doesn't match Igbo naming conventions; Okafor is a market-day name meaning 'born on Afor day,' unrelated to a 'God forgives' gloss.
How to Pronounce Okafor
oh-KAH-forIPA /oʊˈkɑːfɔːr/
Popularity of Okafor
Okafor doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Okafor
- 50+ *Beautiful* Boy Names That Start With O
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