Chima
CHIMA
/ CHEE-mah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
God knows
God knows
Etymology
From the Igbo words chi (God) and ma (knows).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Congo > Igboid
Cultural context
Reflects the spiritual beliefs of the Igbo people, often given to boys as a sign of divine favor.
Symbolism
Symbolizes faith, trust in God, and the acceptance of divine will.