Luanda

Luanda Meaning & Origin

About Luanda
The name "Luanda" is of Bantu origin and is primarily associated with the capital city of Angola. It is derived from the Kimbundu word "loanda," which means "flat land." The name reflects the geographical characteristics of the region, as Luanda is situated on a coastal plain. Additionally, Luanda holds historical significance as a major port city and a center of trade and commerce in Angola.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Luanda are female.

Luanda Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW0 AA1 N D AH0
🌐 IPA
/luΛˆΙ‘ndΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luanda in Braille

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

The name Luanda in braille

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

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

The name Luanda in sign language

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