Kunta

Kunta Meaning & Origin

About Kunta
The name "Kunta" is of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka language. It means "the conqueror" or "the warrior." It carries a strong and powerful connotation, symbolizing strength, bravery, and resilience. The name gained significant recognition through the character Kunta Kinte in Alex Haley's novel "Roots," which tells the story of an African man sold into slavery in America. Kunta Kinte's unwavering spirit and refusal to forget his true identity have made the name "Kunta" synonymous with resistance and the fight against oppression.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kunta are male.

Kunta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 N T AH0
🌐 IPA
/kunta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kunta in Braille

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

The name Kunta in braille

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

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

The name Kunta in sign language

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