Unknown African name
Name Profile
Chima
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chima.
Primary meaning
Nigerian (Igbo) name meaning "God knows"
Pronunciation: CHEE-mah
Profile summary
Short form of Chimamanda. The current meaning shown for this name is Nigerian (Igbo) name meaning "God knows". The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHEE-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Chimamanda. Chima appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chima is currently cataloged under African origin, and this page describes its meaning as Nigerian (Igbo) name meaning "God knows".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under African origin and Igbo-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chima is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related form for this profile: Chimamanda. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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