Wanya

Wanya Meaning & Origin

About Wanya
The name "Wanya" is of African origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba language and means "God has answered" or "God has responded." The name carries a spiritual connotation, symbolizing the belief that prayers or requests have been heard and answered by a higher power. It is often given to children born after a period of longing or when a specific prayer has been answered, reflecting gratitude and faith in divine intervention.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wanya are male.

Wanya Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/wanya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', 'FN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanya in Braille

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

The name Wanya in braille

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

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

The name Wanya in sign language

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