Kena

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KEH-nah'KEH-nuh'2 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Bright

MEANING

To shine

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'kena', meaning 'to shine' or 'to be satisfied'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Hawaiian culture as a name representing light and satisfaction.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Hawaii, reflecting the cultural emphasis on natural beauty and positivity.

🇮🇳Sanskrit
Melodic

MEANING

Beautiful

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Sanskrit, where it can mean 'beautiful' or 'attractive'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Indian culture, beauty is deeply associated with inner and outer qualities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in classical Sanskrit literature to describe beauty and grace.

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