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Chike

“Power of God.”

CHEE-kay African, Igbo origin 5 letters 2 syllables
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Chike

Power of God.

African, Igbo

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Power

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

2

About this name

Chike is a strong Igbo name from Nigeria. It is often a diminutive of longer names like Chikere or Chikelu, emphasizing the divine source of strength.

It means "Power of God." Chike has African and Igbo origins. Chike has a popularity score of 60 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced CHEE-kay. It is traditionally associated with Christianity. Its listed personality traits are Strong, Faithful and Determined. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Chidi and Chikezie.

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What does the name Chike mean?

The name Chike means "Power of God."

What origin is the name Chike?

Chike has African and Igbo origins.

Is Chike a boy or girl name?

Chike is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Chike?

Chike is pronounced CHEE-kay.

Is Chike popular?

Chike has a popularity score of 60 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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