Wanita
Bantu/Swahili · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Wanita
Wanita means "woman" and derives from the Swahili word "wanita," which itself comes from Bantu linguistic roots relating to femininity and adulthood.
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Etymology
Wanita means "woman" and derives from the Swahili word "wanita," which itself comes from Bantu linguistic roots relating to femininity and adulthood. The name is primarily used in East African cultures, particularly among Swahili-speaking communities in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with adoption in other African nations and diaspora communities.
Wanita currently ranks #15,146 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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