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GirlPronounced English /ˈkɛn.jə/

Kenya

This name comes from the name of the African country of Kenya.

Quick answer

Kenya is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈkɛn.jə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkɛn.jə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the name of the African country of Kenya. The country is named for Mount Kenya, which in the Kikuyu language is called Kĩrĩnyaga meaning "the one having stripes". It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 1960s.

Notes and context

Usage: english, african american