girlSwahili

Penda: Meaning & Origin

Penda is a girl name of Swahili origin meaning “To love; embodying affection and compassion.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

PEN-dah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

10/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.

Nicknames

PennyDah

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

51%
41
2010
20
Current
#41
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Penda Amani
  • Penda Nuru
  • Penda Zuri