In Nigeria, names are an important way to identify people. They carry histories and meanings, which are rooted in the culture of the people. Some names reflect a family’s situation or past experiences.

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 Supreme Being, who is believed to be All-Knowing.