Igbo

Chidi

Pronounced CHEE-deeShare

Meaning: God exists

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Chidi combines the Igbo divine-name element Chi with dị, “is.” It is also used as a short form of longer names beginning with Chidi, whose remaining elements add their own meaning.

Spellings & variants

  • Chukwudi

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Chidi comes from Igbo.

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