Emeka

Emeka Meaning & Origin

About Emeka
The name "Emeka" is of Igbo origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It means "great deeds" or "one who has done something great" in the Igbo language. The name carries a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is accomplished, successful, and has achieved notable feats. It reflects the cultural value of recognizing and celebrating achievements and serves as a source of inspiration and motivation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Emeka are male.

Emeka Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMK
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 M IH0 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/emeka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Emeka in Braille

Here's how to represent Emeka in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Emeka in braille

How to Spell the Name Emeka in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Emeka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Emeka in sign language

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