Okolo

Okolo is a surname of Igbo origin, commonly found in the southeastern region of Nigeria. The name Okolo is derived from the Igbo word for "Monday," and is often used to refer to individuals born on a Monday in Igbo culture.

Origin and Distribution

The surname Okolo is primarily associated with the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is a relatively common surname among the Igbo community, particularly among the Igbos living in the eastern part of Nigeria. The name has historical significance and carries cultural connotations within the Igbo tradition.

Meaning and Cultural Significance

In Igbo culture, the day of the week on which a child is born often influences the name the child is given. The name "Okolo" typically indicates that the individual was born on a Monday. In Igbo cosmology, each day of the week is associated with specific deities and attributes, and individuals born on certain days are believed to inherit the characteristics associated with that particular day.

Notable Individuals

While detailed records of individuals with the surname Okolo are limited, the name may be found among notable figures in the fields of academics, arts, politics, and various professions both within Nigeria and in the global Igbo diaspora.

References

  • Onwuejeogwu, M. Angulu. "An Igbo Civilization: Nri Kingdom and Hegemony." Ethnographica, 2001.
  • Acholonu, Catherine Obianuju, and Catherine O. Acholonu. "They Lived Before Adam: Pre-Historic Origins of the Igbo." Radiance, 2009.

There are approximately 345 people named Okolo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Okolo.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Benjamin
  • Daniel
  • Emmanuel
  • Eric
  • Francis
  • Joseph
  • Michael
  • Richard
  • Solomon

Female

  • Amaka
  • Eugenia
  • Evelyn
  • Josephine
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Rosemary
  • Susan
  • Theresa
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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