Kimbala
Bantu · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kimbala
Kimbala is a surname of Bantu origin, derived from the Bantu root "kimbal-" which relates to concepts of strength or power, with the "-a" suffix being common in Bantu naming conventions.
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Etymology
Kimbala is a surname of Bantu origin, derived from the Bantu root "kimbal-" which relates to concepts of strength or power, with the "-a" suffix being common in Bantu naming conventions. The name is primarily used among Bantu-speaking peoples of Central and Southern Africa, particularly in regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Angola, with no specific religious association.
Kimbala currently ranks #10,014 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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