Chima

Chima Meaning & Origin

About Chima
The name "Chima" is of Igbo origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It means "God knows" or "God knows best." It reflects the belief that God has ultimate knowledge and wisdom, and that one should trust in His divine guidance and plans. The name carries a sense of surrendering to God's will and acknowledging His sovereignty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chima are male.

Chima Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/chima*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chima in Braille

Here's how to represent Chima in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chima in braille

How to Spell the Name Chima in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chima using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chima in sign language

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