Anza

Anza Meaning & Origin

About Anza
The name "Anza" is of Swahili origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Swahili word "anza" which means "to begin" or "to start." It can also be a variant of the name "Anisa," which means "friendly" or "pleasant." Additionally, "Anza" can be a surname of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "anza" meaning "lance" or "spear." Overall, the name "Anza" carries connotations of initiation, positivity, and strength.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anza are female.

Anza Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
A520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈænzə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anza in Braille

Here's how to represent Anza in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anza in braille

How to Spell the Name Anza in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anza using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anza in sign language

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