Penda: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means love, a name of pure and simple affection.
- Origin
- Swahili
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #17498
- Peak
- #6948 in 1975
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Penda Means
Penda is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means love, a name of pure and simple affection.
How Popular Penda Is
Penda currently ranks #17498 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6948 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Penda
- Penda is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Penda is a name with Swahili East African origins.
- It has a romantic, lyrical quality.
Names Like Penda
Other Swahili names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Penda
Swahili names that pair well as a brother or sister to Penda.
Questions About Penda
What does Penda mean?
Penda is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means love, a name of pure and simple affection.
How popular is Penda?
Penda currently ranks #17498 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6948 in 1975. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Penda come from?
Penda comes from Swahili roots. Penda is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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