Where did your name come from?
In Nigeria, names are an important means of identification. It carries histories and meanings, hence backed by the culture of the people. Some names reflect a family’s situation.
The name Oke is a shortened form of Okechukwu, meaning Share or Gift from God. Oke means share, and Chukwu, which is the more extended version of Chi(Chineke), means God. The Igbo people of Southern Nigeria name children after Chi, their Creator, who is believed to be All-Knowing.
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