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Nneka

NEH-kah

/ˈnːɛkɑ/

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Syllable breakdown

nneka

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Mbo / Igbo (Cameroon/Nigeria border)
Meaning
mother is supreme
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

The initial 'nn' is a nasal syllable; approximate as 'neh-KAH'.

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