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Chipo

CHEE-poh

ˈtʃiːpɔ

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Syllable breakdown

Chipo

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CHEE-poh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Shona (Zimbabwe) — chipo means gift; one of the most common feminine names in Zimbabwe
Meaning
gift; present
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

CHIP-ohSHEE-poh

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables; stress the first. The 'ch' is as in 'cheese'. Often given to a child who is seen as a special blessing.

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