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Chetanna

♂ Boy

Pronounced cheh-TAH-nah /tʃɛˈtɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigeria) Chetanna, 'God's mind/thought' or 'remember the father/God' (Chi, 'God', + others); a name of faith; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God's mind/thought; remember God: Chetanna is Igbo. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'cheh-TAH-nah'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowIgbo, Nigerian
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigeria) Chetanna, 'God's mind/thought' or 'remember the father/God' (Chi, 'God', + others); a name of faith; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#10052 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Chetanna comes from the Igbo (Nigeria) Chetanna, 'God's mind/thought' or 'remember the father/God' (Chi, 'God', + others); a name of faith (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'cheh-TAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, God's-mind at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Chetanna is variously 'God's mind/thought' or 'remember the father/God' in Igbo (Chi, 'God') — a lyrical, heartfelt name (we note the sacred sense; said 'cheh-TAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Chetanna — Igbo; name of faith

Variations

ChetachiChidera

Nicknames

Chet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chetanna mean?

Chetanna is Igbo, variously 'God's mind/thought' or 'remember the father/God' (Chi, 'God'); a name of faith. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Chetanna?

It's said cheh-TAH-nah /tʃɛˈtɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chetanna a boy or girl name?

Chetanna is a boy's name here (it is used for both sexes).

How popular is Chetanna?

Chetanna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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