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Chukwu

CHOO-kwoo

ˈtʃuːkwuː

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Chukwu

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Igbo (Nigeria) — a name meaning 'God is great' or used as a prefix meaning 'God'.
Meaning
God is great; the supreme being.
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

CHOO-kooCHUK-woo

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