Chinua

Empower your little one to live life to the fullest with the name Chinua. This masculine appellation is Igbo in origin and is said to mean “God’s own blessing.” It’s also said to be a shortened form of Chinụalụmọgụ, which might mean “God is fighting on my behalf.” One thing for sure is Chinua’s innate connection to Igbo spirituality with its element chi, referring to God, spiritual guardians, and the divine spark of life everyone carries within. This name is most famously borne by the Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, whose intelligent and insightful writings have placed him as one of the most acclaimed authors in modern African literature. His work includes discussions on the psychological and social impact Western society has had on Africa, as well as the intimate presence of chi in Igbo culture. Holding majesty in every letter, Chinua not only sounds lovely but has a profound awareness of what it truly means to be alive.