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Igbo

Chinonso

Pronounced chee-NON-sohShare

Meaning: God is nearby

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Chinonso is an Igbo name meaning “God is nearby.”

Nicknames

  • Nonso

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Chinonso comes from Igbo.

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