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Nii

NEE

niː

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Nii

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Ga (Ghana)
Meaning
chief; lord; king; a Ga masculine title and name indicating high social standing; traditionally prefixed to names of men of chiefly lineage: Nii Armah, Nii Lantey
Gender
male
Also spelled
Ni

Pronunciation tips

A single long syllable; hold the 'ee' sound; do not add a second syllable

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