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Chimamanda

chee-mah-MAHN-dah

Popularity

#4386

falling

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

African

Total Births

513

Peak Year

#60 in 2018

First Recorded

2008

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Chimamanda is an Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'my God will not fail' or 'my God will not let me down'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Acclaimed Nigerian novelist and writer.

Personality Traits

StrongFaithfulResilientIntelligent

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