Ngina
Bantu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ngina
Ngina is a Bantu name, primarily from East Africa, derived from Kikuyu and related Bantu languages where it means "mother" or relates to feminine lineage and motherhood.
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Etymology
Ngina is a Bantu name, primarily from East Africa, derived from Kikuyu and related Bantu languages where it means "mother" or relates to feminine lineage and motherhood. The name is used among Kikuyu and other Bantu-speaking communities in Kenya, with historical significance in Kenyan culture and identity.
Ngina currently ranks #12,940 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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