Chea is a unisex name of Khmer origin. It is pronounced as "chee-uh" (/tʃiˈɑ/). This name has variations such as Chey and Chia. In the United States, the name Chea was given to 5 newborns in 1995, ranking at 8,866th place. It also had a similar number of occurrences in previous years. The name Chea holds no specific associations or meanings beyond its origin and pronunciation.
Chea Serey is a Cambodian economist and the first woman to serve as the governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, known for her leadership in modernizing retail payment infrastructure and advocating for women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion. |
Chea Sim was a prominent Cambodian politician who held key leadership positions in the Cambodian People's Party and the country's legislative bodies. |
Chea Vichea was the leader of the Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC) until his assassination on Chinese New Year, 22 January 2004, and was succeeded by his younger brother Chea Mony. |
Chea Sophara is a prominent Cambodian politician serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, with previous roles including Minister of Rural Development and Governor of Phnom Penh. |