Rwanda

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name "Rwanda" means "land that was made" or "the place that shines" in the Kinyarwanda language, which is spoken mainly in Rwanda and neighboring countries. The name is also associated with the country of Rwanda itself, which is known for its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, and difficult history.
Pronunciation
The name Rwanda is pronounced as "roo-WAN-da" in English. In the Kinyarwanda language, the name is pronounced with a more guttural "R" sound, like "ruh-WAN-da".
roo-AHNDə,
rə-WAHNDə
Popularity
The name Rwanda is not included in most popular baby name lists around the world, and it is difficult to determine how many children have been named Rwanda overall. However, it is safe to say that it is a relatively rare name.

cartoon of the name Rwanda
Cartoon of Rwanda

Rwanda Name meanings & History

African (Kinyarwanda). The name "Rwanda" means "land that was made" or "the place that shines" in the Kinyarwanda language, which is spoken mainly in Rwanda and neighboring countries. The name is also associated with the country of Rwanda itself, which is known for its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, and difficult history. Variant of Rhonda influenced by the spelling of the African country Rwanda. The name Rwanda is mainly used in East Africa, particularly in the countries of Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. It is a unisex name and can be given to both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Rwanda: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rwanda:

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

W: Wild,Wonderful,Wishful,Wonderment,Willful

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

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

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

Rwanda is:

  • a Common name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Urban name

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