Uduak

Uduak is a given name of Efik and Ibibio origin meaning “will” or “desire”. It can be diminutive of Uduak-Abasi, the will/desire of God. Though unisex, it is mostly given to girls. Notable bearers include:

Uduak Amimo, Kenyan journalist
Uduak Archibong, Nigerian nurse and academic
Uduak Isong, Nigerian scriptwriter and producer
Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, Nigerian musician and actress
Ezekiel Uduak Akpan, Nigerian kidnapper convicted in the killing of Iniubong Umoren
Joan Uduak Ekah, Nigerian sprinter