Nyota

Nyota Meaning & Origin

About Nyota
The name "Nyota" is of Swahili origin and means "star." It is a unisex name that symbolizes brightness, beauty, and guidance. In many cultures, stars are seen as celestial bodies that bring light and hope, and the name Nyota reflects these qualities. It is often given to individuals who are believed to possess a special radiance or who are seen as guiding lights in their communities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nyota are female.

Nyota Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY0 OW1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/nyota*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nyota in Braille

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

The name Nyota in braille

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

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

The name Nyota in sign language

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