Igbo

Chisom

Pronounced CHEE-somShare

Meaning: God goes with me

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

An Igbo name expressing divine companionship. It is used across genders, with a compact form beside longer names beginning with Chi.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Chisom comes from Igbo.

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