Igbo · Japanese

Chika

Pronounced CHEE-kuhShare

Meaning: God is greater in Igbo; Japanese meaning depends on spelling

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Igbo Chika expresses the greatness of God. Japanese Chika is a separate name whose meaning comes from its chosen characters; the two traditions share a Roman spelling.

Spellings & variants

  • Chikamso
  • Chikako

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Chika comes from Igbo and Japanese.

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