Janazia: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahn-ahz-ee-ah
Origin: Tanzania
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Region Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaning: Funeral procession

Janazia is a unique name with African origins, often associated with the Swahili language. The name is derived from "janaza, " meaning "funeral procession, " and is sometimes used to honor ancestors. Over time, the use of Janazia has become more widespread, reflecting a growing interest in diverse cultural names.

Janazia Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Janazia is currently #33590 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Janazia is currently #19580 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Janazia is currently #16882 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Janazia is currently #9773 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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