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Kelechi
Kelechi See entry 86 (Kelechi) — the one who praises, whose gratitude transforms the social atmosphere, whose appreciation makes others feel seen in ways that bind communities together.
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Igbo · “A short form of Chukwuemeka, an Igbo name meaning "God has done great things". Used widely as an independent given name, Emeka is one of the most recognised Igbo masculine names internationally.”
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