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Akeza

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Pronounced ah-KEH-zah /əˈkɛz.ə/Medium

Meaning: Akeza is a Kinyarwanda/Kirundi name from Rwanda and Burundi, meaning 'the beautiful one' or 'she is beautiful.' It is a warm, admiring name in the Great Lakes region of Africa.Low

In 30 seconds: A lovely East African name: Akeza means 'the beautiful one' (said 'ah-KEH-zah'). Warm and admiring.
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Origin MediumKinyarwanda
MeaningAkeza is a Kinyarwanda/Kirundi name from Rwanda and Burundi, meaning 'the beautiful one' or 'she is beautiful.' It is a warm, admiring name in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
U.S. rank (2024)#12171
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Akeza is a Kinyarwanda/Kirundi name meaning 'the beautiful one; she is beautiful,' used in Rwanda and Burundi. It reads as a graceful, admiring choice rooted in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-KEH-zah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in East African families. Rare, admiring, and melodic.

Did you know? Akeza comes from Kinyarwanda and Kirundi — the languages of Rwanda and Burundi — meaning 'the beautiful one' or 'she is beautiful,' a warmly complimentary name (said 'ah-KEH-zah').
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References — Akeza — Kinyarwanda 'the beautiful one'

Variations

AkeezaAkesaIkeza

Nicknames

KezaAkiZaza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akeza mean?

Akeza is Kinyarwanda/Kirundi for 'the beautiful one' or 'she is beautiful.'

How do you pronounce Akeza?

It's said ah-KEH-zah /əˈkɛz.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Akeza a boy or girl name?

Akeza is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Akeza?

Akeza is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Rwanda and Burundi.

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