Keyana

kee-YAH-nuh'kee-YAH-nuh'3 syllables
🇮🇷Persian
Graceful

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Persian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Persian word 'keyan' meaning 'light' or 'glow'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Persian culture, light is often associated with wisdom and purity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The concept of light has been significant in Persian art and literature, symbolizing knowledge and spirituality.

🌐African-American
Melodic

MEANING

Living with grace

ORIGIN

African-American

ETYMOLOGY

A modern creation often used in African-American communities.

CULTURAL NOTES

It reflects a cultural emphasis on strength and elegance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has gained popularity in recent decades as part of a trend towards unique, meaningful names in African-American communities.

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The name Keyana means "light" in Persian, "living with grace" in African-American.
Keyana has Persian and African-American origins. Derived from the Persian word 'keyan' meaning 'light' or 'glow'.
Keyana is pronounced kee-YAH-nuh (kee-YAH-nuh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Keyana include Key, Kiki, Ana.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Keyana include Kaden, Kyla, Kelsey, Kieran.
The most common spelling is Keyana. Alternative spellings include Kiana, Keanna, Keyanna.