name
Keïta
KAY-tah
/ˈkeɪtɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Keïta
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Mande/Mandinka (Guinea/Mali/Gambia)
- Meaning
- Noble; one of the Keïta dynasty
- Gender
- unisex
Pronunciation tips
A Mande clan name of immense historical significance; the Keïta dynasty ruled the Mali Empire (Sundiata Keïta founded it in 1235 CE); also a surname of footballer Naby Keïta; the diaeresis on 'ï' indicates it's pronounced separately
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