Chiamaka
Chiamaka is a Christian girl name of Igbo origin, meaning “God is beautiful”.
| Meaning | God is beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Igbo |
| Pronunciation | chee-ah-MAH-kah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Nigeria, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Chiamaka
Chiamaka joins chi, God, with amaka, 'is beautiful' or 'is splendid', so it means 'God is beautiful'. It is a name of praise and joy, often chosen to celebrate a much-wanted daughter. Amaka is the usual short form and is popular on its own. Chiamaka is one of the best-known Igbo girls' names and is regularly heard among Nigerians in Britain and the United States.
Is Chiamaka a Christian name?
Like other Chi- names, Chiamaka is read as praise of God by Christian Igbo families.
How popular is Chiamaka?
A popular Igbo girls' name in Nigeria and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Chiamaka
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Spellings and variants of Chiamaka
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chiamaka mean?
Chiamaka means 'God is beautiful'. It is of Igbo origin.
Is Chiamaka a Christian name?
Like other Chi- names, Chiamaka is read as praise of God by Christian Igbo families.
How do you pronounce Chiamaka?
Chiamaka is pronounced chee-ah-MAH-kah.
Is Chiamaka a boy or girl name?
Chiamaka is usually a girl name.