Khania

kah-NEE-ah'kah-NEE-uh'3 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Bright

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'kiana' meaning 'light' or 'bright'

CULTURAL NOTES

In some African cultures, names meaning 'light' are given to children born under auspicious circumstances.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in East African regions, often linked to positive attributes or events.

🇮🇳Hindi
Melodic

MEANING

Princess

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

A variation of the Hindi name 'Kanya', meaning 'girl' or 'princess'

CULTURAL NOTES

Names denoting royalty or nobility are common in Indian culture, especially among girls.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in royal families or among the nobility in India.

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