Surname & clanMasculine

Njoku

/n-joh-koo/

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Meaning

yam

This name is derived from the Igbo word for yam, a staple crop in Igbo culture, symbolizing abundance and fertility. It is a common surname among the Igbo people, often associated with agricultural prosperity.

Who carries it

Igbo (Ndi Igbo)

Provenance

generated: 2026-07-04
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Mahlangu

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The royal Ndzundza house, addressed as Nzuza and Godonga.

Surname & clanNdzundza Ndebele (South Africa & Zimbabwe)