Njoku

Njoku Meaning & Origin

About Njoku
The surname Njoku is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "njọkụ" which means "rain" or "rainfall." The name Njoku is often associated with fertility and abundance, as rain is essential for agricultural productivity. It can also symbolize blessings and prosperity within the Igbo culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Njoku is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Njoku: 1,085
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Njoku based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Njoku is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJK
🔊 Soundex
N2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH0 K UW1 JH
🌐 IPA
/njoku*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Njoku in Braille

Here's how to represent Njoku in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Njoku in braille

How to sign the name Njoku using Sign Language

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

The name Njoku in sign language

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