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Ujunwa

“Consolation from the father's family”

oo-JOON-wah

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Origin

Igbo

Language

Niger-Congo (Volta-Niger)

Pronunciation

oo-JOON-wah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

An Igbo name given to daughters who bring comfort to the paternal side of the family.

Related Names

Adanna

Father's daughter

Nneka

Mother is supreme; mother is greatest

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