Best Sibling Names for Kwanza

Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.

Swahili

one who is good

Swahili

Swahili

Sugar

A variant of 'Marjan,' meaning coral.

Swahili

to create or inspire.

passion

Graceful

Swahili

peaceful

Swahili

to share or to distribute

a good person, blessed

clever

Swahili

advisor

Swahili

A gift from God

Swahili

Gift of God

kitten, small cat

rival

Victory

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

princess

of Magdala

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").

Ash tree clearing

Dark-skinned or black.

From the name of the season, ultimately from Old English sumor. It has been in use as a given name since the 1970s.

strength, valor

ash tree town; ash town

bailiff, steward

manly, brave

princess

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

beloved

defender of mankind

wished-for child

Form of ANNA.

Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

Laurel tree or bay tree

Sea-born or sea-circle

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

From the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the younger sister of Jacob's first wife Leah....

messenger

to cut or to tailor

lion of God

heavenly

A beloved name with deep roots

Invented by author Jonathan Swift for his poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa' (1726). He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend.

Exalted, noble

to bind

Brave in battle

Victory of the people

queen

Variant of ALICIA. The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower, the name of which is derived from Greek α (a), a negative prefix, combined with λυσσα (lyssa) "madness, rabies", since it was be…

Rocky place

English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN).

Emerald

Laurel

noble, kind

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

laurel

from France; free one

alive, living

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

from the river Severn

Who is like God?

defender of mankind

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

Honeybee

she who brings victory

lioness of God

God is my oath

unfortunate

Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song". This was the name of the main character in George Bizet's opera 'Carmen' (1875).

noble

a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'

French form of MAGDALENE.

The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.

Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

Happiness, delight

Beautiful

Lingala

white

Crown, garland

Feminine form of BRIAN. This name was used by Edmund Spenser in 'The Faerie Queene' (1590). The name was not commonly used until the 1970s, when it rapidly became popular in the United States.

noble

reborn

Faith

Worthy of love

French feminine form of DANIEL. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century.

One who is charming and pleasant; A combination name representing 'A' and 'Misha'

Loved, beloved

Old Norse

God is gracious

Land; territory

A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.

A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.

African American Vernacular English

A variant of Sherry, derived from the Spanish word 'jerez', referring to sherry wine.

From the -shawn family of names

Modern English

A name that can mean 'shining child' or 'child of praise', depending on the characters used.

Derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old French for 'a valley'.

He will be gracious

eagle

A variant of the name 'Chastity,' referring to purity and innocence.

derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure

A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.

brave with a spear

a modern blend of Jessica, which means 'to behold' or 'wealthy'.

unique, original

derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination

This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).

bright fame

African American Vernacular English

manifestation of God

A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.

to bloom

Variant of CHARISSA.

A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'

follower of Christ

Victorious

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

derived from awakening or rebirth

Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.

Light; brightness

beloved

lock of hair

A name with diverse cultural significance

From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.

free man

moonlight

A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.

Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.

Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'

happy; fortunate

a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'

pleasant to the taste or smell; delightful

gift of God

Revelation

A beloved name with deep roots

A small, decorative illustration or picture.

Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.

Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.

from Britain

noble or strong

A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.

lovely, intelligent

Rebirth

Rising, dawn

rich, powerful

joyful song

An unexpected gift

goddess of learning

thankful, grateful

One who is strong

beloved, cherished

unknown

precious, dear

Father

a place of the brave

A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'

Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'

foresight, to behold

Light of the lake

a combination of María and Teresa

Inspirational or a leader.

A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.

the furrow

a flower or plant

A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.

wisdom

Possibly a variation of Talina, meaning 'dew from heaven'

Strong, valiant.

stranger

A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior

God is my judge; the female version of Daniel

variation of the name Dena

A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.

delight

Rival

girl midget

little lady

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

of Mars, warrior

ewe; little lamb

A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.

to love

Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'

A beloved name with deep roots

Yiddish

a combination of names

Italian