Djeneba
West Africa · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Djeneba
The name Djeneba means "gift from God" or "God's gift," derived from the Manding languages (Bambara, Maninka, Dyula) where it is a variant of the name Jeneba, ultimately from the Arabic *janāba* (جنابة) meaning "gift" or "blessing." It is predominantly used in West African cultures, particularly among the Bambara, Malinké, and Dyula peoples, often within Muslim communities, and is notably associated with the Malian singer Djeneba Seck.
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Etymology
The name Djeneba means "gift from God" or "God's gift," derived from the Manding languages (Bambara, Maninka, Dyula) where it is a variant of the name Jeneba, ultimately from the Arabic *janāba* (جنابة) meaning "gift" or "blessing." It is predominantly used in West African cultures, particularly among the Bambara, Malinké, and Dyula peoples, often within Muslim communities, and is notably associated with the Malian singer Djeneba Seck.
Djeneba currently ranks #9,620 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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