The baby name Chibu is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHEE-boo (IPA: /ˈtʃiːbuː/).
Chibu is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Chibu is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced CHEE-boo (IPA: /ˈtʃiːbuː/).
Chibu is Igbo in Origin.
Chibu is an Igbo (Nigerian) given name and nickname built from chi, "God" or personal deity, and bu, the copula "is/exists," yielding the declarative meaning "God is" or "God exists." As a compact theophoric form, it stands alone or shortens several longer sentence-names that assert divine guidance, strength, or sovereignty.
Used as a familiar pet form within southeastern Nigeria, Chibu has appeared on official records since the late 20th century and now occurs across the West African diaspora. It is broadly unisex. Common extended forms and close relatives include Chibuzo/Chibuzor ("God leads the way"), Chibuike ("God is strength"), Chibuikem ("God is my strength"), and Chibueze ("God is king"). Alternate spellings are rare beyond tone loss in Roman script. Pronounced CHEE-boo, the name conveys steadfast faith in everyday speech while retaining flexible, modern brevity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Boys | 0 | #44 | 1 | 917 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| NG | 0 | #270 | 3 | 5,926 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #767 | 20 | 15,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #884 | 68 | 16,906 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Chibu is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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