Okeke is a masculine and surname of Igbo origin, meaning "boy (born on) Eke" — Eke being one of the four days of the traditional Igbo week. In Igbo cosmology, the four days (Eke, Orie, Afor, Nkwo) each have distinct spiritual and market significance; being born on a particular day influences the name given (Okeke for a postnatal name; cognate Eke for children).) Etymology and Cultural Significance Okeke is a common derivative of eke + the suffix -k- plus a vowel. The Igbo day names function like temporal identifiers: Okoro from Orie, Nwankwo from Nkwo, Okafor from Afor, and Okeke from Eke. Externally, Eke also relates to a python-like deity in some Igbo communities, but in onomastics naming from a day typically reflects social narrative rather than piety per se. While originally a personal name (a ``starters'' or ) and naming for a day-events not occurring even elsewhere) tradition Igbo these also — Distribution and Notable Bearers Because male and surname used overlapping result each Nigeria and modern diaspora. Okeke remains; associated elements a Nigeria, with scattered and . Notable: Aham Okeke (Nigerian‑Norwegian sprinter) Chidi Okeke (American football) Chidinma Okeke (Nigerian footballer) Chuma Okeke (NBA basketball) David Okeke (Italian basketball) Francisca Nneka Okeke (physicist) Others include politicians (Edward Ikem Okeke, Nkem Okeke) and clergy (Henry Okeke). [shortened from Wikipedia extract; original had few].) Key Facts Meaning:“boy (born on) Eke.” Origin:Igbo (Nigeria). Type:First name and surname. Day association:Eke (first Igbo week day).