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Meaning & History
This name originates from the Igbo tribe in Western Africa.
The Igbo tribe has a 4-day week in their calender. The days of the week are Eke, Oye (or Orie in some dialects), Afor, and Nkwo. Okoye is a generic name given to a male child born on the 'Oye' day of the week.
The Igbo tribe has a 4-day week in their calender. The days of the week are Eke, Oye (or Orie in some dialects), Afor, and Nkwo. Okoye is a generic name given to a male child born on the 'Oye' day of the week.