Meaning and Origin
What does the name Chimere mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Chimere
User Submitted Origins
Nigerian
66%
French
24%
Igbo
3%
English
3%
Japanese
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Chimere is of Igbo origin and means "God did it".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Chimere means "Gods duty".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Chi*mere"
The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached.
Etymology: OF. chamarre., F. simarrecf. It. zimarra), fr. Sp. chamarra zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar. sammūr the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf. Simarre
Wiktionary
From Middle French chimarre, from Spanish zamarra. Cognate with French chamarre, simarre, Italian zimarra, of same origin.
- (ecclesiastical) The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.
chimere was also found in the following language(s): Italian