Enyinnaya is a
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jo ...
male given name and surname of
Igbo
Igbo may refer to:
* Igbo people, an ethnic group of Nigeria
* Igbo language, their language
* anything related to Igboland, a cultural region in Nigeria
See also
* Ibo (disambiguation)
* Igbo mythology
* Igbo music
* Igbo art
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* Igbo-Ukwu, a t ...
origin. It means "his father's friend".
The name Enyinnaya is a unique and culturally significant name and primarily used among family friends.
Notable Individuals with the Name
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Enyinnaya Godswill (born 1999), Nigerian professional footballer.
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Hugo Enyinnaya (born 1981), Nigerian footballer.
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Loveday Enyinnaya (born 1989), Nigerian footballer.
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Enyinnaya Abaribe
Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe (born 1 March 1955) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the senator representing Abia South senatorial district since 2007. He previously served as deputy governor of Abia State from 1999 until his resignation ...
(born 1955), Nigerian politician.
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Daryl Dike (born 2000), Nigerian American professional soccer player.
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Chinedum Orji (1970), Nigerian politician.
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Surnames of Nigerian origin
Nigerian masculine given names
Igbo-language surnames
Igbo given names