Kinshasa

Kinshasa Meaning & Origin

About Kinshasa
The name "Kinshasa" is derived from the Kikongo word "Nshasa," which means "market." It refers to the bustling and vibrant markets that have historically been a significant part of the city's culture and economy. Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its name reflects its rich trading history and the importance of commerce in the region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kinshasa are female.

Kinshasa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNXS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K052020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH0 N SH AA1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/kɪnˈʃɑsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNXS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kinshasa in Braille

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

The name Kinshasa in braille

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

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

The name Kinshasa in sign language

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