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Chirume

/chee-ROO-meh/Shona · a boy’s name

“A name celebrating manhood, strength, and dignity”

How to say it: chee-ROO-meh
Given to: Boys
Used in: Zimbabwe
How common: rare

From the same family

01Chiratidzo“A child seen as a meaningful sign or blessing”Shonaany→︎02Chirimo“The rainy season; a time of renewal and growth”Shonaany→︎03Chirorodza“A comforter; one or that which soothes or consoles.”Shonafemale→︎