Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa Meaning & Origin

About Kwanzaa
The name "Kwanzaa" is derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits." It represents the African-American holiday that celebrates African culture, unity, and heritage. Kwanzaa is observed from December 26th to January 1st and emphasizes principles such as unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It serves as a time for reflection, community building, and honoring African traditions.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kwanzaa are female.

Kwanzaa Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AA1 N Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/kˈwɑnzə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', 'KNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kwanzaa in Braille

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

The name Kwanzaa in braille

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

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

The name Kwanzaa in sign language

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