Description:
CHIMANIBEN is a French-derived surname. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Arabic word 'chimān' meaning 'a kind of cloth,' or from the Hebrew word 'chimān' meaning 'a minister.' The name may also be derived from the Breton word 'chiman' meaning 'a kind of cloth.' The name has been found in both England and France. The name has various spellings, including Chimanibe, Chimanibon, Chimanimon, Chimanimonn, and Chimanimon. The name may also be spelled Chaninibe, Chaninibon, Chaninimon, and Chaninimonn. The name is pronounced CHEE-mah-nuh-ben.
