Ndukwe
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language | Igbo |
| Meaning | Life agrees |
| Region of origin | Igboland |
Ndukwe is a surname and given name of Igbo origin that means “let life permit”. This was originally given as a plea, to children born after successive infant deaths or stillbirths.[1]
Notable people with this surname
- Chinedum Ndukwe (born 1985), American football safety
- Ernest Ndukwe (born 1948), Nigerian electrical engineer and telecommunications director
- Ifeanyi Ndukwe (born 2008), Austrian footballer
- Ijeoma Ndukwe-Egwuronu (born 1982), Nigerian entrepreneur
- Ikechuku Ndukwe (born 1982), American football offensive lineman
Notable people with this given name
- Kalu Ndukwe Kalu (born 1954), Nigerian-American political scientist
References
- ↑ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.