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Kanira
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No widely established meaning. Possible associations: 'small/atom' if linked to Sanskrit 'kanikā', or meanings inferred from similar-sounding names; may also be an invented name without a fixed meaning. |
Hindi, Swahili |
Girl |
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Kayah
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Often treated as a feminine form of Kaya/Kaia; common meanings include 'rock' or 'cliff' (Turkish) and 'home/settlement' (Swahili). |
Native American, Swahili, Turkish |
Girl |
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Kibibi
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Little lady; young or respected woman (diminutive of bibi, 'lady/grandmother') |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Kimalinde
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Approximate blended meaning: 'beautiful/gentle linden' or 'protected by the linden' - a modern name combining notions of beauty/protection |
Spanish, Swahili |
Girl |
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Kisa
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Varies by origin: in Japanese the meaning depends on the kanji used (common elements can imply 'hope' or other meanings); in Swahili 'kisa' means 'story' or 'case'; in Slavic languages 'kiša' means 'rain'. |
Croatian, Japanese, Slavic, Swahili |
Girl |
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Kisia
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Uncertain - origin-dependent. Could be a local/placename in East Africa, a diminutive related to Katherine ('pure') if linked to Kasia, or related to Kesia/Keziah (cassia/spice) in other traditions. |
African American, English, Polish, Slavic, Swahili |
Girl |
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Kuwanyauma
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one who rises again; returns from hardship; resurgence / renewal |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Lewa
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Varies by origin - commonly associated with 'white/pure' (Hebrew Levana); other meanings depend on regional language |
Hebrew, Polish, Polynesian, Swahili |
Girl |
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Maesha
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Life (derived from Swahili 'maisha') |
English, Swahili |
Girl |
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Mahbuba
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Beloved |
Arabic, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu |
Girl |
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Maisha
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life; living |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Maishah
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Life; living (Swahili). In related Arabic forms, can connote a graceful, proud gait. |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Maishia
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Variant of Maisha, meaning "life" (Swahili). |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Malaika
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angel / angels |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Malaikah
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Angels |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Malkia
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queen |
Arabic, Swahili |
Girl |
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Mariamu
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Variant of Mary/Mariam; commonly interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness' |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Marjani
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coral |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Mashama
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Uncertain; possibly linked to Maria/Miriam ('bitter' or 'beloved') or interpreted in some African/Swahili contexts as 'blessing' or 'good fortune'. |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Masika
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Born during the rainy season |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Mayesha
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Various possible meanings: 'life' (from Swahili maisha), 'graceful/proud walk' (from Arabic Maysa), or a compound of Sanskrit elements suggesting 'desire/wish'. |
Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Swahili |
Girl |
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Mayisha
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life; living; alive |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Maziya
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No single established meaning; sometimes interpreted as a melodic feminine name, potentially related to elements meaning "light" (Ziya) or interpreted as "precious/unique" in modern usage |
Persian, Swahili |
Girl |
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Meleka
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Generally associated with 'queen' (from Malika) or 'angel' (from malak/melek); exact meaning depends on root |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Nala
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In Swahili: "gift" or "beloved"; in Sanskrit: name of a legendary king (Nala) and can mean "stem" or "reed". |
Hindu, Sanskrit, Swahili |
Girl |
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Nalah
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Likely a variant of 'Nala' - commonly interpreted as 'gift' (Swahili) or used in modern contexts to suggest 'beloved'/'successful'. |
Arabic, English, Swahili |
Girl |
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Nayah
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Multiple possible meanings depending on origin - commonly rendered as 'new' (Sanskrit), 'purpose' (related to Swahili Nia), or linked to Arabic/Hebrew forms meaning 'care' or 'protection'. |
Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Swahili |
Girl |
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Neema
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grace; blessing; favor |
Swahili |
Girl |
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Nema
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From Arabic niʿmah meaning "blessing, grace"; in Hebrew related to Naamah meaning "pleasant, agreeable." |
Arabic, Hebrew, Swahili |
Girl |
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Nia
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Bright, radiant (from Irish Niamh); Purpose (Swahili) |
Irish, Swahili, Welsh |
Girl |
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