Kahina
Kahina is an girl name of Arabic, Berber historical name origin, meaning “Priestess, seeress”.
| Meaning | Priestess, seeress |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Berber historical name |
| Written as | الكاهنة |
| Pronunciation | ka-HEE-nah |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Algeria |
Meaning and origin of Kahina
Arab chroniclers called the Berber queen Dihya al-Kāhina, the seeress, and Kahina comes from that label. She ruled in the Aurès mountains and resisted the Umayyad armies as they advanced across North Africa near the end of the 7th century. Amazigh communities now celebrate her as a heroine of their identity, which is why Algerian parents give the name to girls. In plain Arabic, however, kāhina refers to a fortune-teller.
Is Kahina a religious name?
It does not belong to traditional Muslim naming, because soothsaying is a practice Islam disapproves of. Families who like its sound often turn to Karima, Kamila or Kenza.
How popular is Kahina?
It is found chiefly in Algeria, above all among Amazigh families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kahina mean?
Kahina means 'Priestess, seeress'. It is of Arabic, Berber historical name origin.
Does Kahina have a religious meaning?
It does not belong to traditional Muslim naming, because soothsaying is a practice Islam disapproves of. Families who like its sound often turn to Karima, Kamila or Kenza.
How do you pronounce Kahina?
Kahina is pronounced ka-HEE-nah.
Is Kahina a boy or girl name?
Kahina is usually a girl name.