Kinshasa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Kinshasa means 'market' in Kikongo and is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Meaning of the Name Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located on the south bank of the Congo River and is known for its vibrant culture and rich history. The name Kinshasa is derived from the Kikongo word 'Nshasa', meaning 'market'. The city grew around a fishing village and has evolved into a bustling metropolis.
Popularity of the Name Kinshasa
The popularity for the name Kinshasa peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 19 births, which ranked number 6,123 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Kinshasa had the most female births in 1977 with 19, which ranked number 3,762 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1975 with 6, which ranked number 4,799 out of 6,335 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Kinshasa
Popularity of Kinshasa by State
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