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Nyamekye

Nyamekye (pronounced nia-mé-TCHÉ) is a unisex name of Akan (Twi) origin, used in Ghana. It means “Gift of God.”

Origin
Akan (Twi)
Region
Ghana
Gender
Unisex
Don & cadeau Foi & spiritualité

More Akan (Twi) names

  • Adom — Grace, blessing
  • Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
  • Nhyira — Blessing

More names that mean “Don & cadeau”

  • Adom — Grace, blessing
  • Bahati — Luck, fortune
  • Baraka — Blessing
  • Bereket — Blessing
  • Busisiwe — Blessed
  • Chipo — Gift
  • Damilola — Showered with blessings (short form of Oluwadamilola, “God has made me wealthy”)
  • Falala — Born into abundance
  • Kabelo — A share, a portion received as a gift
  • Kito — Jewel, a precious thing

“Nyamekye” comes from Akan (Twi) culture (Ghana). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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