Onke

All of them/belongs to all

GenderUnisexOriginXhosaSay itOHN-kehPopularityFairly used in South Africa, rare abroad
Pronounced OHN-keh

About the name Onke

Onke suggests a child belongs to the whole family or community, not just the parents. Its short, crisp form has modern appeal.

Communal, generous, and easygoing.

Fun fact

Onke is short enough that it's often used unchanged as both a first name and casual nickname.

Nicknames for Onke

Onke

Variations

OnkemetseOnkarabileOnkgopotse

Sibling name ideas

AnathiLonwaboZenande

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