No. 6,726 in French
keïta
"Keïta" is a surname of West African origin, particularly common in Mali.
In a sentence
Keïta est un prénom courant en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Keïta is a common first name in West Africa.
In this sentence, 'Keïta' is used as a proper noun referring to a common given name.
Les Keïta ont été une dynastie importante dans l'histoire du Mali.
The Keïta were an important dynasty in Malian history.
Here, 'Keïta' refers to a historical family name associated with a prominent dynasty.
J'ai rencontré un homme nommé Keïta lors de mon voyage.
I met a man named Keïta during my trip.
In this context, 'Keïta' is a specific personal name belonging to an individual.
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