Ikemefuna
/ ee-keh-meh-FOO-nah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Resilient
Meaning & Etymology
My strength is not yet complete
My strength is not yet complete
Etymology
From the Igbo words ike (strength) + m (my) + efuna (not yet complete).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Igboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Igbo tradition of naming children based on circumstances of birth or personal attributes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes the potential for growth and the journey towards achieving full strength.