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Kiswa

Kiswa is a Swahili name meaning "garment" or "clothing", symbolizing protection and cultural importance.

Updated: May 9, 2025
Updated: May 9, 2025
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How Popular Is The Name Kiswa

Baby Name Origin and Meaning

Kiswa is a name of Swahili origin that means "garment" or "clothing". In Swahili culture, kiswahili refers to the Swahili language and kiswa refers to the cloth used to cover the Kiswahili language Bible. The name conveys a sense of protection and cultural significance.

Gender: Female

Origin: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi

Syllables: 2

Pronunciation: The name Kiswa is pronounced "KEE-swa"

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