About Kinte
The name "Kinte" is of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka people of West Africa. It holds significant cultural and historical importance as it is associated with the protagonist of Alex Haley's novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." Kunta Kinte, the character based on a real-life individual, symbolizes resilience, identity, and the enduring spirit of African heritage. The name "Kinte" represents a connection to African roots and serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the African diaspora.
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Most individuals with the name Kinte are male.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Kinte in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kinte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.