Chi Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chi is listed in our database as a boy name of African origin. Its recorded meaning is “Nigerian word for 'God”.

Chi Name at a Glance

Name Chi
Meaning Nigerian word for 'God'.
Origin African
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Chi Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chi means “Nigerian word for 'God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Chi Name Origin

Our database records Chi under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Chi a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Chi is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Chi

When considering Chi for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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