Chimamanda
chee-mah-MAHN-dah
Popularity
#4386
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'.
Numerology
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
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