Rwanda
Pronunciation: [ r-uhw-AHND-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Rwanda is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-uhw-AHND-uh.
Parents who love the name Rwanda often also consider Beki, Ferry, Christinea .
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Rwanda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 10 babies have been named Rwanda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rwanda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,020 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,020
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rwanda
Rwanda is a girl name .
Rwanda is currently ranked #65,020 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rwanda include Rwa, Rwan, Rwany, Rwanie, Rwy, Rwie, and Rwakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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