The Christening

Kimia

Kimia (pronounced ki-MI-a) is a girl name of Lingala origin, used in DR Congo. It means “Peace, calm.”

Origin: Lingala
Region: DR Congo
Gender: Girl
Variants: Kimya

Paix & sérénité

More Lingala names

Bolingo — Love
Bondeko — Brotherhood
Elikya — Hope
Esengo — Joy
Makasi — Strong, solid
Nkembo — Glory, praise

More names that mean “Paix & sérénité”

Amahoro — Peace
Amani — Peace
Bondeko — Brotherhood
Diam — Peace
Faraja — Consolation, comfort
Kagiso — Peace
Khathutshelo — Forgiveness, mercy
Salama — Peace, safety
Selam — Peace
Simisola — Rest in wealth

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