ekibe

Ekibe is a surname of Igbo origin, commonly found among people from the Igbo-speaking communities of southeastern Nigeria and among members of the Nigerian diaspora. As with many Igbo names, Ekibe is typically passed from generation to generation and can reflect family lineage and clan affiliation. The exact etymology of the name is not widely documented in accessible sources, and regional variations in pronunciation or spelling may occur, including Ekibi or Ekibeh in transliterations. In Nigeria, bearers of the name have been recorded in diverse fields such as education, business, and public service, but there is no widely cited figure who defines the name's public prominence. Outside Nigeria, communities with ties to Igbo heritage may include people named Ekibe in diaspora settings, where the name forms part of multicultural identity. See also: Igbo names; List of Nigerian surnames.