Monye is a Nigerian surname and a male name of Igbo origin. It means "The spirit gave, or Someone believed to have been given by the ancestors." The name Monye is distinctive, carrying a traditional and spiritual undertone.
Notable individuals with the name Jude Monye (born 1973), Nigerian sprinter Precious Monye (born 1974), Nigerian footballer Ugo Monye (born 1983), English rugby union player and sports commentator
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