Chinwe Explained

Chinwe is a name given by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria to both sexes but more commonly to girls. It means "God owns" (= God, = owns) and is a shortened form the ending of which can present in a number of ways depending on the intentions behind the naming[1]

For example:

It is affectionately shortened to 'Chichi' or just 'Chi' but this property is not unique to it, all Igbo names beginning with Chi can be so shortened.

Notable Chinwes:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Igbo Names . 2022-07-11 . www.myigboname.com . en.