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Chimbusomma

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Pronounced chim-boo-SOH-mah /tʃɪm.buˈso.mɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo, a prayer-name built on Chi (the personal God) meaning roughly 'may God lead me well' or 'may God guide me.' A reverent Nigerian theophoric name.Low

In 30 seconds: A prayerful Igbo name: Chimbusomma means 'may God lead me well' (said 'chim-boo-SOH-mah'). Reverent and full of hope.
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo, a prayer-name built on Chi (the personal God) meaning roughly 'may God lead me well' or 'may God guide me.' A reverent Nigerian theophoric name.
U.S. rank (2019)#16040 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Chimbusomma is a theophoric Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, where names often speak a family's faith and gratitude. Built on Chi, the personal God, it means roughly 'may God lead me well' or 'guide me.' It reads reverent, hopeful, and full of blessing (said 'chim-boo-SOH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, reverent, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Chimbusomma is an Igbo prayer-name — built on Chi, the personal God — carrying the wish 'may God lead me well; may God guide me' (said 'chim-boo-SOH-mah').
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References — Chimbusomma — Igbo theophoric name; 'may God lead/guide me'; handled reverently

Variations

ChimbusoChimbusomChimuanya

Nicknames

ChimSoso

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chimbusomma mean?

Chimbusomma is an Igbo prayer-name meaning roughly 'may God lead me well' or 'may God guide me,' built on Chi, the personal God.

How do you pronounce Chimbusomma?

It's said chim-boo-SOH-mah /tʃɪm.buˈso.mɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Chimbusomma a boy or girl name?

Chimbusomma is used here as a girl's name; such Igbo Chi- names can be given to either.

How popular is Chimbusomma?

Chimbusomma is extremely rare in the U.S., found mainly in Nigerian families.

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