Monye

Monye is a Nigerian surname and a male name of Igbo origin. It means "The spirit gave, or Someone believed to have been given by the ancestors." [1]The name Monye is distinctive, carrying a traditional and spiritual undertone.

MonyeGender| Male

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Language(s)| Igbo
Origin
Word/name| Nigerian
Meaning| The spirit gave, or Someone believed to have been given by the ancestors.
Region of origin| South East, Nigeria

## Notable Individuals with the Name

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* Jude Monye (born 1973), Nigerian sprinter
* Precious Monye (born 1974), Nigerian footballer
* Ugo Monye (born 1983), English rugby union player and sports commentator

Surname list

This page lists people with the surname Monye.
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## References

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1. ^ "Igbo Names". www.myigboname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.