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Chiwetel Ejiofor

CHOO-eh-tel Eh-jee-OH-for

/ˈtʃuːɛtɛl ɛdʒiˈoʊfɔːr/

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ChiwetelEjiofor

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Igbo (Nigeria)
Meaning
Chiwetel: God brings; Ejiofor: hold up with strength.
Gender
male
Popularity
Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Common mispronunciations

chih-WET-el ej-ee-OFF-erCHEW-tell

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