Kiwanda
kee-WAN-dah
Kiwanda is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “An African name meaning 'beautiful'. It evokes feelings of grace and elegance.”, and peaked in popularity in 1977.
What Kiwanda Means
“An African name meaning 'beautiful'. It evokes feelings of grace and elegance.”
The Story of Kiwanda
Consider a name from Africa, meaning 'beautiful,' that graced the 1970s with its elegant and optimistic spirit.
Kiwanda is an African name, first recorded in English contexts between 1972 and 1977. It carries with it a resonance of grace and elegance, a name that traveled across cultures for a time.
For your daughter, Kiwanda means a life infused with elegance and warmth. You imagine her as an intelligent, friendly soul, approaching the world with an optimistic heart and a radiant, welcoming spirit.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1977
Total Births
44
First Recorded
1972
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