Okoye

Okoye Meaning & Origin

About Okoye
The name "Okoye" is of Igbo origin and is commonly found in Nigeria. It is a unisex name that means "the warrior" or "the brave one." It signifies strength, courage, and resilience, reflecting the qualities associated with a warrior in Igbo culture. The name Okoye carries a sense of honor and valor, representing someone who is fearless and ready to face challenges with determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Okoye are male.

Okoye Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 K OY0
🌐 IPA
/okoye*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Okoye in Braille

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

The name Okoye in braille

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

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

The name Okoye in sign language

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