Popularity: 23599
Origin: African
Meaning: Mother is great, mother is supreme
Nneka is a feminine name of Igbo origin. Pronounced "NEH-kah," the name directly translates to "mother is great" and "mother is supreme." Nneka is a shorter version of Nnemkadi and is very popular in Nigeria. A number of celebrities and sports stars also possess the namesake, including Nigerian singer Nneka and Nigerian-American basketball player Nneka Ogwumike.