Khanya

Khanya Meaning & Origin

About Khanya
The name "Khanya" is of Zulu origin and means "light" or "illumination." It is a unisex name that symbolizes brightness, enlightenment, and knowledge. It is often given to children with the hope that they will bring light and wisdom to their families and communities. The name Khanya carries a positive and uplifting connotation, representing the idea of shining a light on darkness and bringing clarity to situations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Khanya are female.

Khanya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/khanya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khanya in Braille

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

The name Khanya in braille

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

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

The name Khanya in sign language

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