Monye
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Igbo |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | The spirit gave, or Someone believed to have been given by the ancestors. |
| Region of origin | South East, Nigeria |
Monye is a Nigerian surname and a male name of Igbo origin. It means "The spirit gave, or Someone believed to have been given by the ancestors." [1] The name Monye is distinctive, carrying a traditional and spiritual undertone.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit]- Jude Monye (born 1973), Nigerian sprinter
- Precious Monye (born 1974), Nigerian footballer
- Ugo Monye (born 1983), English rugby union player and sports commentator
References
[edit]- ^ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
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