Tonye

Tamunotonye 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 the Egbema and Gbaramatu Ijaws of Delta State. It means "God's will", "God's desire", "favor from God", or "God's plan" in English. Similarly, there is the name Sotonye, also unisex, which means “heaven’s will” or “heaven’s desire”. Their most common diminutive is Tonye, often given as a standalone name.