Kema

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KEE-mah'KEE-muh'2 syllables
πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺSwahili
Valuable

MEANING

Precious

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'kima' which means 'value' or 'worth.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to signify something of great importance or value.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various African cultures as a given name for both genders.

🌐Kikuyu
Soft

MEANING

Hill

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

From Kikuyu, a Bantu language spoken in Kenya, where it signifies geographical elevation.

CULTURAL NOTES

Hills are often considered sacred places in many African traditions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, names related to geography are common among the Kikuyu people.

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Kema - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations