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Chidera

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Chidera Pronunciation

Chidera is pronounced chih-DEH-rah /tʃɪˈdɛ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Igbo (Nigerian), 'what God has written; as God decides/wills' (Chi, 'God', plus dera, 'has written/decided'); here for girls; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: As God decides: Chidera is Igbo for 'what God has written; as God wills'. Devout, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'chih-DEH-rah').

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningFrom Igbo (Nigerian), 'what God has written; as God decides/wills' (Chi, 'God', plus dera, 'has written/decided'); here for girls; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#5820 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 527

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Chidera comes from Igbo (Nigerian), 'what God has written; as God decides or wills' (Chi, 'God; one's personal guardian spirit', plus dera, 'has written, has decreed'). A devout, lyrical name of trust in God's will, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'chih-DEH-rah'; nickname Chidi, Dera).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, as-God-decides at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Chidera means 'what God has written; as God decides/wills' in Igbo (Chi, 'God; one's personal spirit', plus dera, 'has written/decided') — a devout, lyrical Nigerian name, used for both sexes (said 'chih-DEH-rah').

Overall data confidence 68%

Igbo references — Chidera — etymology

Variations

Chidera

Nicknames

Dera

Themes & Styles

Unisex Devotional West-african Igbo

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Chidera?

Chidera is pronounced chih-DEH-rah (/tʃɪˈdɛ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Chidera said aloud.

How do you say Chidera?

Chidera is said chih-DEH-rah (/tʃɪˈdɛ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Chidera said aloud.

What does the name Chidera mean?

Chidera is Igbo for 'what God has written; as God decides/wills'.

Is Chidera a boy or girl name?

Chidera is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Chidera?

Chidera is a rare name in the U.S.