Tamunotonye
Tamunotonye, or Tonye, is a Nigerian unisex given name, which originates from Ijaw. The name 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", "God's plan" in English.
| Pronunciation | Tamunotonyè |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | Ijaw, Okrika, kalabari, Nembe, |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Rivers State, Bayelsa State, Delta State |
| Meaning | God's will, God's desire, God's plan, favour from God |
| Region of origin | Nigerian |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Tonye, Otonye, Sotonye |
The name may refer to:
- Tonye Mary Tamunokuro, born 1995 present Hr personnel, (OAP) and aspiring Senator
- Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, Rivers State Culture and Tourism Commissioner
- Tonye Cole (born 1967), businessman
- 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
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