Massena
Berber/Numidian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Massena
Massena derives from the Latin "Massinissa," meaning "great king" or "mighty ruler," with roots in Berber and North African languages.
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Etymology
Massena derives from the Latin "Massinissa," meaning "great king" or "mighty ruler," with roots in Berber and North African languages. The name is primarily associated with North African (Berber/Numidian) cultures and was notably borne by King Massinissa of Numidia (238–148 BCE), a historical figure revered in Algerian and Berber heritage.
Massena currently ranks #1,004 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1909.
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