Nia
/nyahː/ Swahili Female 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Nia is a Swahili name meaning "Purpose". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Swahili origin
Quick Facts
Language Swahili
Gender Female
Syllables 2
Phonetic nyahː
IPA njɑ(ː)˨
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as nyahː. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Swahili phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Nia
- · Nia Long - Actress
- · Nia Vardalos - Actress/Writer
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