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Kamsi

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Pronounced KAHM-see /ˈkɑːm.si/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Igbo sentence-names beginning Kamsi, most familiarly Kamsiyochukwu, generally rendered 'as I asked of God' or 'what I asked God for.' Igbo naming often builds a full sentence of thanks or petition into a name, and the short form stands on its own in everyday use.Low

In 30 seconds: An Igbo short name: Kamsi comes from Kamsiyochukwu, 'as I asked of God' (said 'KAHM-see').
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Origin MediumIgbo
MeaningA short form of Igbo sentence-names beginning Kamsi, most familiarly Kamsiyochukwu, generally rendered 'as I asked of God' or 'what I asked God for.' Igbo naming often builds a full sentence of thanks or petition into a name, and the short form stands on its own in everyday use.
U.S. rank (2016)#15236 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Kamsi is the short form of Igbo sentence-names such as Kamsiyochukwu, generally rendered 'as I asked of God' or 'what I asked God for.' Igbo naming frequently builds a full statement of gratitude, petition or trust into a child's name, and shortened forms like Kamsi, Chidi and Ada then serve for daily use. It is spoken across southeastern Nigeria and in the Igbo diaspora (said 'KAHM-see').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, familiar in Igbo families.

Did you know? Igbo names are often whole sentences - Kamsiyochukwu means something like 'as I asked of God,' and Kamsi is the everyday short form of it.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Kamsi — Igbo Kamsiyochukwu 'as I asked of God'; short form Kamsi; southeastern Nigeria

Variations

KamsiyochukwuKamsiyonnaKamsy

Nicknames

KamKamsi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamsi mean?

Kamsi is an Igbo name, a short form of Kamsiyochukwu, generally rendered 'as I asked of God.'

How do you pronounce Kamsi?

It's said KAHM-see /ˈkɑːm.si/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kamsi a boy or girl name?

Kamsi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kamsi?

Kamsi is extremely rare in the U.S.

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