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Okoye Family name Pronunciation uh-KOY-ay Region of origin Nigeria Language(s) of origin Igbo Okoye is a family name (surname) originating in Nigeria. It is an Anambra dialect derived from the central igbo name Okorie (meaning someone born on orie market day)
Notable people with the name Okoye include
- Samuel Okoye, astrophysicist.
- Christian Okoye, former National Football League running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Amobi Okoye, National Football League defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
- Sam Okoye, former professional football player
- Ugo Okoye, former professional football player
- Kelechi Okoye, professional football player
- Lawrence Okoye, British record holder in men's discus
- Oge Okoye, actress
- Ebele Okoye, painter
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- Yoruba-language surnames
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