What Does the Name Kenya Mean
The name Kenya comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Kenya below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Kenya Name Meaning
English, African AmericanFrom the name of the African country. The country is named for Mount Kenya, which in the Kikuyu language is called Kere Nyaga meaning "mountain of whiteness". It has been used as a given name...
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