Chinwe is a given name of Igbo origin. It means "God owns" ( = God, = owns) and is generally part of a longer name.
For example:
- = God is the owner of the universe or everything on mother earth belongs to God
- = God owns life
- or ekene = God owns thanks (thanks belong to God)
- = God owns strength
- = God owns wealth
- = God owns peace
- = God owns dignity
Chinwe, when used standalone, is unisex but predominantly given to girls.
Notable people named Chinwe