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Wacira

/wah-CHEE-rah/Kikuyu · a girl’s name

“Born while travelling; associated with a journey.”

How to say it
wah-CHEE-rah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya
How common
uncommon · also a surname

From the same family

01Waciri“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”Kikuyufemale→︎02Waciuri“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”Kikuyufemale→︎