Seriously, Kanye Means More Than Arrogant: Celebrity Names That Have Deep Meanings
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Clarke Gail Baines
Nia Long
The actress, who is of Afro-Trinidadian background, has a name of Swahili origin. If you’ve ever had to learn the seven days of Kwanzaa (hey, I went to a predominately black elementary school), you’ll know that “Nia” is the fifth day, and it means “purpose.”
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