Keniya

Keniya Meaning & Origin

About Keniya
The name "Keniya" is of African origin and is typically used for girls. It is derived from the Swahili word "kenya" which means "animal horn." The name is often associated with strength, power, and resilience, symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges and protect oneself. It can also be seen as a representation of the beauty and grace found in nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Keniya are female.

Keniya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/keniya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keniya in Braille

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

The name Keniya in braille

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

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

The name Keniya in sign language

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