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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