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Nosakhare

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Pronounced noh-sah-KAH-ray /noʊ.sɑˈkɑː.reɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Edo (Benin, Nigeria) name built on Osa, 'God'; commonly glossed 'God's own' or 'God has chosen him.' Like many Edo names it is a short sentence of thanksgiving, given with real religious weight.Low

In 30 seconds: An Edo name from Benin, Nigeria: Nosakhare means 'God's own; God has chosen him' (said 'noh-sah-KAH-ray').

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Origin MediumEdo

MeaningAn Edo (Benin, Nigeria) name built on Osa, 'God'; commonly glossed 'God's own' or 'God has chosen him.' Like many Edo names it is a short sentence of thanksgiving, given with real religious weight.

U.S. rank (2024)#13623 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nosakhare comes from the Edo people of Benin City, Nigeria, and is built on Osa, 'God.' It is usually glossed 'God's own' or 'God has chosen him' — a name of thanksgiving rather than a description. Edo families carry it with religious seriousness, and it travels with the diaspora (said 'noh-sah-KAH-ray').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys and reads clearly as a heritage name. Rare, heritage, and devout.

Did you know? In Edo naming, a child's name is often a short sentence of thanks. Nosakhare is built on Osa, 'God,' and is given with real religious meaning — 'God's own' (said 'noh-sah-KAH-ray').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Nosakhare — Edo name; Osa 'God'; 'God's own'

Variations

NosaNosakhere

Nicknames

NosaSakha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nosakhare mean?

Nosakhare is an Edo name from Benin, Nigeria, built on Osa ('God') and glossed 'God's own; God has chosen him.'

How do you pronounce Nosakhare?

It's said noh-sah-KAH-ray /noʊ.sɑˈkɑː.reɪ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nosakhare a boy or girl name?

Nosakhare is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nosakhare?

Nosakhare is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.