About Chima
The surname Chima is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "chi" meaning "god" or "spirit" and "ma" meaning "knows" or "understands." Therefore, the surname Chima can be interpreted to mean "god knows" or "god understands." It may also be associated with the concept of divine knowledge or understanding.
The surname Chima is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chima based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chima in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.