Names Nyika

Nyika

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Shona
Meaning
Nyika means “wilderness” or “savannah” in the Chewa and Tumbuka languages of Southern and Central Africa. It represents vast, open, and undulating plains, home to a diverse and rich variety of flora and fauna.
Popularity
Nyika is not a very common name and is quite rare in many parts of the world. It is more popular in African countries such as Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia where it originates from.

cartoon of the name Nyika
Cartoon of Nyika

Nyika Name meanings & History

African (Chewa and Tumbuka). Nyika means “wilderness” or “savannah” in the Chewa and Tumbuka languages of Southern and Central Africa. It represents vast, open, and undulating plains, home to a diverse and rich variety of flora and fauna. Means "unity" in Shona. Nyika is an excellent name for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child. It is a perfect name for parents who love nature and want to instill an appreciation for it in their child from an early age. It can be used for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Nyika: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nyika:

N: Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nagging,Nice,Nervous

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

K: Karma,Kundalini,Karate,Kind

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Angry

Nyika is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Serious name
  • a Upper Class name