Kenya

Kenya Meaning & Origin

About Kenya
The name Kenya is of African origin and is derived from the Kikuyu word "Kiinyaa," meaning "mountainous" or "highland." It is often associated with the country of Kenya in East Africa, known for its diverse landscapes and elevated regions such as Mount Kenya. The name Kenya symbolizes strength, resilience, and the beauty of nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kenya are female.

Kenya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.85% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kenya in Braille

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

The name Kenya in braille

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

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

The name Kenya in sign language

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