Chi
Meaning of Chi
Chi is a unisex name with various origins and associations. In Vietnamese, it is pronounced as "chee" (/ci/), while in Mandarin Chinese, it is also pronounced as "chee" (/tʂʰi/). In Nigerian Igbo, it is pronounced as "chee" (/tʃi/), and in English, it is also pronounced as "chee" (/tʃiː/). Additionally, in Italian, it is pronounced as "kee" (/kiː/). The name Chi has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1970. While its popularity has varied over the years, with occasional fluctuations, it remains a relatively uncommon choice. Chi is a versatile name that can be appreciated by individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Pronunciation
Vietnamese
- Pronunced as chee (/ci/)
Chinese (Mandarin)
- Pronunced as chee (/tʂʰi/)
Nigerian Igbo
- Pronunced as chee (/tʃi/)
English
- Pronunced as chee (/tʃiː/)
Italian
- Pronunced as kee (/kiː/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Chi
| Chi Pu, also known as Nguyễn Thùy Chi, is a popular Vietnamese actress and singer who gained fame through her roles in television dramas and sitcoms before starting her singing career in 2017. |
| Chi Cheng - Chi Ling Dai Cheng was the bassist and backing vocalist for the alternative metal band Deftones, known for his contributions to the band from 1990 until his career ended in 2008 due to a serious automobile crash. |
| Chi Onwurah - Chinyelu Susan Onwurah is a British Labour Party politician and the Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central since 2010. |
| Chi Chi was a famous female giant panda at London Zoo in England. |
| Chi Zijian is a renowned Chinese novelist, celebrated for her award-winning novel The Last Quarter of the Moon. |
| Chi Coltrane is an American rock/gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist. |
| Chí Tài, also known as Nguyễn Chí Tài, was a well-known Vietnamese comedian, musician, and singer who gained fame for his comedy performances with Hoài Linh after starting his career as a composer and singer in the 1990s. |
