Tamunotonye
| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Ijaw, Kalabari, Okrika, Nembe |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Rivers State, Bayelsa State, Delta State |
| Meaning | God's will, God's desire, favour from God |
| Region of origin | Nigerian |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Tonye, Otonye |
Tamunotonye or Tonye is a Nigerian unisex given name, which originates from Ijaw and is most commonly used among the Kalabari, Okrika and Nembe people of Rivers State, Bayelsa State, and Delta State. The name means; "God's will", "God's desire", "favour from God" in English.[1] The name may refer to:
- Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, Rivers State Culture and Tourism Commissioner
- Tonye Garrick, British-born Nigerian singer
- Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas (born 1939), Nigerian politician
- Tonye Ibiama (born 1974), Nigerian businessman
- Tonye Patano (born 1961), American actress
- Prince Tonye Princewill (born 1969), Nigerian politician
References
- ^ Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (30 August 2015). "A Childhood Dream Comes True". ThisDay Live. Retrieved 31 October 2015.