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Kwanzaa

kwahn-zah

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

African

Total Births

39

Peak Year

#10 in 1994

First Recorded

1984

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" (first fruits), celebrates African heritage. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

CelebratoryCommunity-mindedTraditionalFestive

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