Name:
Ekene
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
African
Meaning:
Ekene originates in African languages and means "acclaimed". It can be used as both feminine and masculine given names, currently it is more popular for boys. It is mainly used in Nigeria, in the United States it is very rare.
Pronunciation:
eh-KEH-neh
The Five Elements:
Earth
Famous Ekene:
Ekene Ibekwe : basketball player
Ekene Ikenwa : footballer