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:
It is affectionately shortened to 'Chichi' or just 'Chi' but this property is not unique to it, all Igbo names beginning with Chi can be so shortened.
Notable Chinwes: