Kinta
k(i)-nta,
kin-ta
US Popularity:10614
Origin:Native American
Other Origin(s):Australian, Japanese
Meaning:Beaver; Laughter; Diligence; Many; Equality; Joy; Great
Kinta is a lovely gender-neutral name that may have several possible origins. Coming from the Choctaw word for “beaver,” Kinta has Native American ties. With Kinta, you’re giving baby a name that reminds them to work hard to build the life they want to lead. Elsewhere in Australia, this name may have Aboriginal roots and a meaning of “laughter.” Kinta also works as a Japanese male name, linking it back to yet another part of the world. Depending on the kanji used to write it, the elements of Kinta can translate to “diligence,” “many,” “equality,” “joy,” and “great,” just to name a few. With a name holding such bright meanings, baby Kinta is sure to develop an excellent work ethic and even better sense of humor.
How Popular Is The Name Kinta?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1982
Gender:
Girl
#
in 1982
No change
from 1981
Sources
Oklahoma Historical Society, The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Kinta., March 2024
A Dictionary of the Choctaw Language by Cyrus Byington, pg. 234
Awabakal Dictionary, pg. 19, 21
Japanese Names .info, Kinta
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