Chinwe
Chinwe is a name given by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria to both sexes but more commonly to girls. It means "God owns" and is a shortened form the ending of which can present in a number of ways depending on the intentions behind the naming
For example:
- = God is the owner of the universe or everything on mother earth belongs to God
- = God owns life
- = God owns thanks
- = God owns wealth
- = God owns peace
- = God owns dignity
Notable Chinwes:
- Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, Nigerian-British visual artist
- Chinwe Obaji, Nigerian academic and former Federal Minister of Education
- Chinwe Okoro, Nigerian-American throws athlete
- Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu, Nigerian-British lawyer