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Chinwe

God owns; God possesses

CHEEN-weh

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Origin

Igbo

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

CHEEN-weh

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

A name of surrender and devotion, declaring that the child belongs to God. Common among both traditional and Christian Igbo families.

Variants & Spellings

Chinwendu

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