Nkenge
en-KEN-geh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
122
Peak Year
#25 in 1971
First Recorded
1971
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Swahili name meaning 'pretty one' or 'beauty'. It is a popular name in East Africa.
Numerology
The Idealist
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