Antetokounmpo's father, Charles, was a Nigerian football player, while his mother, Veronica, is a former high jumper.[1] Charles died in September 2017, at age 54.[2] Veronica gave each of her five sons both Greek and Nigerian names, choosing the Nigerian Ugo (/ˈuːɡoʊ/ OO-goh) for Giannis.[151][152] His parents are from different Nigerian ethnic groups—Charles was Yoruba, while Veronica is Igbo. According to basketball great Hakeem Olajuwon, also Yoruba, the original family name of Adetokunbo translates to "the crown has returned from overseas".[7] Giannis wears the number 34 in honor of his parents, who were born in 1963 and 1964.[153]