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UnisexAfrican

Kijana

kee-JAH-nuh

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

African

Total Births

401

Peak Year

#136 in 1995

First Recorded

1970

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An African name meaning "youth" or "young one", often Swahili.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

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Personality Traits

EnergeticOptimisticCuriousAdventurousPlayful

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