name
Nyota
nyoh-TAH
/njoʊˈtɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nyota
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Swahili (East Africa/Tanzania)
- Meaning
- Star
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
The Swahili word for 'star' used as a name; the 'ny' is a palatal nasal found in many African languages
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