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  • Understanding the Concept of Chi in Igbo Names

    Understanding the Concept of Chi in Igbo Names

    A look at the Concept of Chi The concept of Chi in Igbo culture is complex and has led to various interpretations and translations. It has been seen as the personal life force, guardian angel, creator, companion, individual providence, and portioned-out life principle. Additionally, it’s been interpreted as a person’s deity or identity in the

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  • The other meaning of “Chi” in Igbo

    Like many Igbo words, ‘Chi’ has more than one meaning. It’s well known that ‘Chi’ means ‘life source, soul, essence, existence etc’ often mistranslated as ‘God’, however, it can also mean day/daylight. In this video, we take you through a few words/phrases that incorporate ‘Chi’ as daylight.

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