Rwanda

Rwanda Meaning & Origin

About Rwanda
The name "Rwanda" is derived from the Kinyarwanda word "Irwanda," which means "domain" or "realm." It reflects the historical significance of the country as a unified territory and signifies the sovereignty and identity of the Rwandan people. The name encapsulates the rich cultural heritage and collective spirit of the nation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rwanda are female.

Rwanda Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH0 W AA1 N D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌruΛˆΙ‘ndΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rwanda in Braille

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

The name Rwanda in braille

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

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

The name Rwanda in sign language

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