Kenyah

Kenyah Meaning & Origin

About Kenyah
The name "Kenyah" is of African origin and is commonly used in the Kalimantan region of Borneo. It is derived from the indigenous Kenyah people who inhabit the area. The name is often associated with strength, resilience, and a deep connection to nature. It represents a rich cultural heritage and signifies a sense of identity and belonging within the Kenyah community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kenyah are female.

Kenyah Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kenyah in Braille

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

The name Kenyah in braille

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

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

The name Kenyah in sign language

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