Kikuyu names are traditional names used by the Kikuyu people of Kenya, often reflecting nature, traits, and family heritage.Here is a closer look at some beautiful Kikuyu baby names and their meanings:
Name Meaning Kamau Meaning unknown. Birth name of Jomo Kenyatta. Kariuki Reincarnated one. Maina Sing, dance. Mwangi Rapid expansion.
Name Meaning Makena Happy one. Mukami Possibly means “the one who milks the cows”. Mumbi She who shapes. Muthoni Mother-in-law. Njeri Travelling one. Nyambura From “mbura” meaning rain. Wairimu From “irimũ” meaning ogre, giant. Wambui Zebra. Wangari From “ngarĩ” meaning leopard. Wangui From “ngũi” meaning song leader. Wanjiku Meaning unknown. Wanjiru Possibly from “njĩra” meaning way, path.
Name Meaning Makena Happy one. Kariuki Reincarnated one. Maina Sing, dance. Mwangi Rapid expansion. Wambui Zebra. Wangari From “ngarĩ” meaning leopard. Wanjiru Possibly from “njĩra” meaning way, path.
Name Meaning Kamau Quiet warrior. Mwangi Rapid expansion. Kariuki One who is resurrected or reborn. Mumbi One who creates, builds, or molds. Muthoni The quiet or shy one. Njeri Warrior. Wambui Zebra or singer of songs. Barasa A meeting place.
Name Meaning Muthoni The quiet or shy one. Njeri Warrior (debated Swahili or Kikuyu). Njoroge God knows the time for everything, genius, wealth, protector. Wambui Singer of songs or zebra. Kariuki One who is resurrected or reborn.
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