Penda

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Penda means "love" in Swahili and "beloved" in Zulu. It also has roots in Arabic, where it means "to understand".
Popularity
Penda is not a very common name globally, but it is popular among Swahili-speaking communities in East Africa.

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Penda Name meanings & History

Penda means "love" in Swahili and "beloved" in Zulu. It also has roots in Arabic, where it means "to understand". Old English name of unknown origin. Penda was a 7th-century king of Mercia, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom in what is today the English Midlands. Penda is used as a first name for baby girls, and its popularity is growing outside Africa.

Zodiac Sign of Penda: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Penda:

P: Partnership,Pensive,Political,Particular,Passive

E: Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive

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

D: Daddy,Determined,Domestic,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful

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

Penda is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name

2.) Penda (Female)

Usage: Swahili

Meanings: (Swahili) loved.

Other Forms: Pandah, Pendah, Pendana


3.) Penda (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Love, affection, devotion


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Description: Love, affection, devotion. Old English name of unknown origin. Penda was a 7th-century king of Mercia, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom in what is today the English Midlands. Penda is commonly used as a first name for baby girls.

4.) Penda (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Penda means "loved one" or "beloved" in Swahili.


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Cartoon of Penda

Description: Penda means "loved one" or "beloved" in Swahili. Old English name of unknown origin. Penda was a 7th-century king of Mercia, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom in what is today the English Midlands. Penda is a beautiful and unique name that can be used for baby girls. It is perfect for parents who want a name that reflects their love for their child.

5.) Penda (Female)

Usage: Fula

Meanings: The name Penda means "lover" or "beloved" in Swahili. In other African cultures, it may have different meanings.


cartoon of the name Penda
Cartoon of Penda

Description: African (most likely West or East Africa). The name Penda means "lover" or "beloved" in Swahili. In other African cultures, it may have different meanings. Old English name of unknown origin. Penda was a 7th-century king of Mercia, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom in what is today the English Midlands.