Gender: Unisex
Origin: Greek
Meaning: A mythical creature with parts from different animals
Pronunciation: kai-MEE-ruh, /kaɪˈmɪərə/, CH IH M EH R AH
Popularity Rank: #240,840
In Greek mythology, Chimera was a monstrous fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, a goat's head arising from its back, and a tail that ended in a snake's head. The name 'Chimera' has come to represent something that is a combination of different elements or qualities.
The name Chimera is of Greek origin and means A mythical creature with parts from different animals, representing a mix of different elements or qualities.. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Chimera is found in Italy, United States of America, Nigeria, and 14 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kai-MEE-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kaɪˈmɪərə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH IH M EH R AH
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Chimera is recorded 75 times globally, ranking it as the 240,840th most common name worldwide.
Chimera is most prevalent in Italy, with 35 occurrences, making it the 23,103th most popular name in the country.
In Italy, the name Chimera is found among 1 in every 33787 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chimera from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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