Nyota is a given name. It means star in the African languages Swahili[1] and Lingala.[2][3]

It may refer to:

  • Nyota Inyoka (1896–1971), French-Indian dancer and choreographer
  • Nyota Ndogo, Kenyan musician
  • Nyota Uhura, a fictional character in the original Star Trek series
  • Nyota (bonobo), a male Bonobo born at the Language Research Center at Georgia State University and used for research

References

  1. ↑ Mentioned by William Shatner in his book Star Trek Memories
  2. ↑ Meet Nyota at Great Ape Trust
  3. ↑ Nyota - A house of invitation & Accessories
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