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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Ibibio, Efik, Anang
Pronounced Pron. oo - w ai m  [key]

Meaning & History

Meaning "Life". It originates from the Efik, Ibibio and Anang tribes of Cross River state, Nigeria which has now been divided with the Ibibios and Anang people in the newly formed Akwa Ibom state. Other variations of the name are: Uwemedimo meaning "life is wealth" and Nkereuwem meaning "my name is life"
Added 9/19/2019 by Uwem John Etim