Meaning


Efe is an Urhobo name from Nigeria, meaning “Wealth” or “Riches.”

Notable People


Notable individuals include Efe Ajagba, a Nigerian professional boxer, and Efe Ambrose, a Nigerian footballer.

History & Origin
Efe is a name commonly used among the Urhobo people of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. It reflects a family’s hope for prosperity and abundance, often symbolizing the joy a child brings to the family. The name is unisex and is also used in other Nigerian ethnic groups with similar meanings.