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A Ghanaian woman, Janet Arthur, has got people talking after saying she wants to pick a new name—Chikaima, an Igbo name from Nigeria. Janet shared on Facebook that she loves the sound of the name, even though she does not know its meaning.
She wrote, “As a Ghanaian, I want to choose Chikaima as my Igbo name. I really love the sound of this name even though I don’t know the meaning.”
Many Nigerians have responded, telling her that Chikaima means “God knows best.” Her post has sparked a lot of support, with people praising her for embracing a different African culture.
One user commented, “This is beautiful—Africa is one.” Another wrote, “It’s nice to see people celebrating names from other cultures.”
Janet’s post shows how names can bring people together. It also reminds us that, in Africa, we share so much more than just borders—we share stories, languages, and cultures too.
