Uchenna

Uchenna
Gender	Unisex, but predominantly male
Language	Igbo
Origin
Meaning	The will of the father
Region of origin	Southeast Nigeria

Uchenna // ^ⓘ is a common given name of Igbo origin meaning "father's will". Literally, this refers to one's birth father, but it is also interpreted by Christians to mean God. Notable bearers include:

Uchenna Emedolu (born 1976), Nigerian sprinter
Uchenna Iroegbu (born 1996), American basketball player
Uchenna Kanu (born 1997), Nigerian footballer
Uchenna Nwosu (born 1996), American football player
Uchenna Uzo (born 1992), Nigerian footballer

References

↑ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.

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[1] "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.