name
Lonya
LOH-nyah
ˈloːɲɑListen
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Syllable breakdown
Lonya
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Bari (South Sudan)
- Meaning
- one who is gentle or kind; a peaceful leader
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
'Ny' is a palatal nasal, like 'ny' in 'canyon'
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