Nyota
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nyota
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Nyota is a girl's name that originates from East Africa. It translates into German as 'the star'.
What does the name Nyota mean?
The name Nyota has its roots in the East African Swahili language and translates into English as 'the star'. It derives from the word nyota, which means 'star'.
Where does the name Nyota come from?
Nyota is a feminine first name that comes from the Swahili language and carries the meaning 'the star'. The word is composed of the Swahili term nyota for 'star'. Its origin is both African and specifically East African.
How do you pronounce Nyota?
Njo-ta
Popularity
In Germany, Nyota is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking for the name was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Nyota has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.
Famous people
- Nyota Thun (literary scholar)
- Nyota Uhura (communications officer of the USS Enterprise)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nyota
What is the origin of the name Nyota?
Nyota comes from the Swahili language and has its roots in East Africa.
What does the name Nyota mean?
The name Nyota translates into English as 'the star' and derives from the Swahili term for 'star'.
How popular is the name Nyota?
Nyota is a rather rare first name, but it is gaining popularity in certain regions.