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Igbo

Kamsi

Pronounced KAHM-seeShare

Meaning: Short form of Kamsiyochukwu

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kamsi is a contemporary Igbo shortening of Kamsiyochukwu, “exactly as I asked God.” The full form carries the complete sentence.

Spellings & variants

  • Kamsiyochukwu

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kamsi comes from Igbo.

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