Surname · African origin
Okafor
Meaning
The surname Okafor means Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo).
Origin
African
Type
other
The origin of the surname Okafor
Okafor is an Igbo (Nigerian) name for a boy born on the Afor market day.
What kind of surname is Okafor?
Okafor is a other surname. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Okafor mean?
The surname Okafor means Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo). Okafor is an Igbo (Nigerian) name for a boy born on the Afor market day.
Where does the surname Okafor come from?
Okafor is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Okafor?
Okafor is a other surname.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita.