Takenya

Takenya Meaning & Origin

About Takenya
The name "Takenya" is of African origin and is commonly used in Kenya. It is derived from the Swahili word "kenya" which means "animal horn" or "horn of the antelope." The name symbolizes strength, agility, and grace, reflecting the characteristics associated with the antelope. It is often given to girls as a way to honor their African heritage and to inspire them to embody these qualities throughout their lives.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Takenya are female.

Takenya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA2 K IY1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/takenya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Takenya in Braille

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

The name Takenya in braille

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

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

The name Takenya in sign language

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