The baby name Chikodili is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced chee-KOH-dee-lee (IPA: /tʃi.kɔ.di.li/).
Chikodili is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Chikodili is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced chee-KOH-dee-lee (IPA: /tʃi.kɔ.di.li/).
Chikodili is Igbo in Origin.
Chikodili is an Igbo (Nigerian) unisex name built from Chi, meaning “God” or a personal divine guardian, and k’ọdịlị, “let it remain/as it is.” Together it conveys “It is in God’s hands,” “Leave it to God,” or “As God wills.” In standardized Igbo orthography the name appears as Chịkọdịlị.
Belonging to the prolific family of Chi-/Chukwu- theophoric names, Chikodili grew in popularity across southeastern Nigeria in the twentieth century alongside Christian influence and expressions of providence and surrender. Families often choose it after periods of uncertainty or to affirm trust in destiny, and it is well established in the Igbo diaspora. Variants include the fuller Kodilichukwu (K’ọdịlị Chukwu, “it is up to God”) and orthographic forms with or without diacritics. Common diminutives are Kodi, Dili, or Chi; usage is balanced across genders.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #270 | 3 | 5,926 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #593 | 199 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #905 | 47 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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