Chukwu
/Chi-ookwoo/
male
surname
Also spelled Chikwu
Tone-marked spelling: Chi-Ukwu
LitLiteral definition: The Great Chi.
ImpImplied meaning: Almighty God
Cultural context
The Igbos have various names for the almighty God. It can be 'Chukwu', or 'Chineke' which appears as the short form of Chukwuneke. The traditional address is "Chukwu Okike"- The Great Chi of creation or "Chukwuneke"- The Great Chi who is creating.
Names like 'Chukwu' were given in honour of the Almighty God.
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