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Chinonso

From Igbo chi, "God", and nso, "near": "God is near."

Meaning and origin

Chinonso is an Igbo name from south-eastern Nigeria given to both boys and girls, joining chi, God, with the word for nearness to describe God as close by.

How to pronounce Chinonso

Igbo (Nigeria)chi-NOHN-soh /tʃinonso/

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