Names Nnedi

Nnedi

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Igbo
Meaning
The name Nnedi means "mother is here" or "mother is present". It is a common name given to baby girls in Igbo culture.
Popularity
The name Nnedi is not very common in other parts of the world outside of Africa, and it is not frequently used in the United States or Europe.

cartoon of the name Nnedi
Cartoon of Nnedi

Nnedi Name meanings & History

Nnedi is a name of African origin, specifically Igbo language. The name Nnedi means "mother is here" or "mother is present". It is a common name given to baby girls in Igbo culture. Diminutive of Nnedimma.Nnedi Okorafor (1974-) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. She is best known for 'Binti', 'Who Fears Death', 'Zahrah the Windseeker', 'Akata Witch', 'Africanfuturist 419' and 'Lagoon'. In 2015, Brittle Paper named her the African Literary Person of the Year. Nnedi is a traditional Igbo name that is often given to baby girls in Nigeria and other African countries.

Zodiac Sign of Nnedi: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nnedi:

N: Nagging,Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nervous,Nice

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Enliven

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Demanding,Determined,Domestic,Doting

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Nnedi is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Nnedi including Nnedi Okorafor, a Nigerian-American author, and Nnedimma Ugochukwu, a Nigerian actress.