Kahina

the seer, priestess (title of Dihya)

GenderGirlOriginAmazigh/BerberSay itkah-HEE-nahPopularityWell known, historic
Pronounced kah-HEE-nah

About the name Kahina

Kahina, meaning seer or priestess, was the title given to the legendary warrior queen Dihya. It's a name of prophecy and power.

Perceptive, powerful, and naturally commanding.

Fun fact

Kahina is the Arabic-derived title used historically alongside the native name Dihya for the same legendary queen.

Nicknames for Kahina

Kahi

Variations

KahenaCahina

Famous people named Kahina

  • Al-Kahina (Berber warrior queen, also called Dihya)

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