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Kente

royal cloth

Unisex West african kente weaving 2 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Kente
Origin
West african kente weaving
Gender
Unisex
Meaning
royal cloth
Detailed Meaning
This name celebrates the Kente cloth of Ghana, woven in brilliant strips of silk and cotton that are sewn together to create garments for royalty and special occasions. Each pattern and color combination carries specific meaning and history.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. ken (prefix) 2. te (suffix)
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Kente Name Meaning and Style

Kente is a unisex name of West african kente weaving origin, meaning royal cloth.

It appears in the Artisan, royal, Textile Heritage name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related West african kente weaving names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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