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Lakenya

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lah-KEN-yah'lah-KEN-yuh'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Derived from the name KenyaOften associated with beauty and strength

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

A modern name likely inspired by the country Kenya, which itself is derived from Mount Kenya, whose name comes from the Kikuyu word 'Kirinyaga,' meaning 'mountain of whiteness.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often chosen for its unique sound and association with the African country, symbolizing cultural pride and strength.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a trend of names inspired by African geography.

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FAQs About Lakenya

The name Lakenya means "Derived from the name Kenya, often associated with beauty and strength" in English.
Lakenya has American origins. A modern name likely inspired by the country Kenya, which itself is derived from Mount Kenya, whose name comes from the Kikuyu word 'Kirinyaga,' meaning 'mountain of whiteness.'
Lakenya is pronounced lah-KEN-yah (lah-KEN-yuh). 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 Lakenya include Kenya, Lala, Kenny.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Lakenya include Jamal, Malik, Aaliyah, Imani.
The most common spelling is Lakenya. Alternative spellings include La-Kenya, Lakenyah, LaKenya.