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

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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