Chidera is a name given by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria, and is applicable to both sexes. It means “once God has written”. There is also a variant of the name “Odera”, which means "once He has written", "He" in this case also referring to God. A diminutive version of the name is “Dera”.
Notable people with the name
Chidera Eggerue, Nigerian writer and fashion blogger Chidera Ejuke, Nigerian professional footballer Chidera Okolie, Nigerian writer Chidera Ezeh, Nigerian footballer
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