Kikuyu names.
224 verified names from Kenya — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Gachaguaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-CHAH-gwah/Gachanjaboy“Born during a time of war or conflict, yet welcomed as a sign of hope.”/gah-CHAN-jah/Gachauboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-CHOW/Gachokiboy“One who returns or comes back”/gah-CHOH-kee/Gathenjiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-THEN-jee/Gathituboy“The small or younger one”/gah-THEE-too/Gathogoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-THOH-goh/Gathonigirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-THOH-nee/Gathuruboy“Born during a time of famine or scarcity; a child whose arrival marked endurance and hope.”/gah-THOO-roo/Gatimuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ga-TEE-moo/Gichukiboy“A small bird, evoking freedom, song and liveliness”/gee-CHOO-kee/Gichuruboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-CHOO-roo/Gikabuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KAH-boo/Gikandiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KAHN-dee/Gikariaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-kah-REE-ah/Gikenoboy or girl“Joy and happiness—a lovely name for a child who brings delight to the family.”/gee-KEH-noh/Gikeraboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KEH-rah/Gikonyoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KON-yo/Gikuyuboy“A name connected with Gikuyu, the founding father and ancestor of the Kikuyu people, and with the sacred fig tree associated with home and community.”/gee-KOO-yoo/Gitahiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-TAH-hee/Gitauboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-TOW/Githaeboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THAH-eh/Githinjiboy“One who cuts down obstacles; traditionally associated with the strength and courage of a circumciser”/ghee-THIN-jee/Githuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/GHEE-thoo/Githuaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THOO-ah/Githukaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THOO-kah/Githukuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THOO-koo/Gitongaboy“A wealthy or prosperous person, expressing hopes for abundance and success”/gee-TONG-ah/
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Jacintagirl“Beautiful hyacinth flower”/ja-SIN-ta/Jomoboy“The burning spear; a name carrying courage and public honor”/JOH-moh/Joygirl“Joy and gladness”/joy/Joycegirl“English female name, commonly associated in modern use with “joy”; its deeper historical etymology is not simply the English noun in every usage.”/joyss/Julietgirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/JOO-lee-et/
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Kabuiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-BOO-ee/Kagaiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GAI/Kagemaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-GEH-ma/Kagoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KAH-goh/Kagundaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GOON-dah/Kaguregirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GOO-reh/Kagweboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GWEH/Kahariboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-HAH-ree/Kahigaboy“Stone—a steady, enduring name for a child with strength and resilience”/kah-HEE-gah/Kahuthuboy“A small or cherished child”/kah-HOO-thoo/Kahutiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-HOO-tee/Kairuboy“The dark-complexioned one, a traditional appearance-based name”/KAI-roo/Kamauboy“A quiet or steadfast warrior”/ka-MOW/Kamothoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name associated with a left-handed person.”/kah-MOH-thoh/Kanyuaboy“A traditional Kikuyu male name associated with drinking or refreshment; the exact naming context can vary.”/kah-NYOO-ah/Karaniboy“Clerk or scribe; a name used in Kenya through the Swahili loanword karani, rather than an ancient uniquely Kikuyu etymology.”/kah-RAH-nee/Karanjaboy“A warrior, suggesting courage, honor, and strength”/ka-RAN-ja/Karimiboy“A hardworking cultivator; a child associated with diligence and perseverance”/kah-RI-mee/Karingiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-RING-gee/Kariukiboy“One who comes back or is restored; a symbol of perseverance”/kah-ree-OO-kee/Kiarieboy“Leopard—brave, alert and powerful”/kee-AH-ree-eh/Kibakiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-BAH-kee/Kibeboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KEE-beh/Kibiruboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-BEE-roo/Kibunjaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-BOON-jah/Kigundaboy“A traditional Kikuyu personal name associated with the farm or cultivated land”/kee-GOON-dah/Kiguruboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-GOO-roo/Kiharaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-HA-ra/Kihiuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-HEE-oo/Kihoroboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-HOH-roh/Kimaniboy“A traditional name historically referring to a person who could not see; today it may be received simply as an ancestral family name”/kee-MAH-nee/Kimathiboy“A genuine traditional Kikuyu male name; its association with courage is chiefly cultural and historical, especially through Dedan Kimathi, rather than a confirmed literal translation.”/kee-MAH-thee/Kinuthiaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-noo-THEE-ah/Kinyanjuiboy“Born in haste or under urgent circumstances.”/kee-nyan-JOO-ee/Kinyuaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-NYOO-a/Kiongoboy“A leader or head of the people”/kee-ONG-go/Kiraguboy“A traditional Kikuyu male personal and family name.”/kee-RA-goo/Kobiaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/koh-BEE-ah/Koinangeboy“A historic Kikuyu male personal and family name; its leadership association is historical, notably through Chief Koinange, rather than an inherent literal meaning.”/koh-ee-NAHN-geh/Kunguboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOONG-goo/
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Machariaboy“A well-established Kikuyu male personal and family name; the supplied wording does not provide a documented literal meaning.”/mah-CHAH-ree-ah/Mainaboy“A well-established traditional Kikuyu male personal and family name.”/MY-na/Mbiyuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-BEE-yoo/Mbuguaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-BOO-gwa/Mburuboy“Goat; a traditional Kikuyu male name associated with the Gikuyu word for goat.”/m-BOO-roo/Mbuthiaboy“An established Kikuyu male personal and family name; the entry does not supply a reliable literal etymology.”/m-boo-THEE-ah/Mercygirl“An English virtue name used among Kikuyu families, meaning “mercy” or “compassion.””/MER-see/Mucemiboy“Harvester; one who reaps or gathers crops.”/moo-CHEH-mee/Muchiriboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-CHEE-ree/Mucokiboy“One who returns; a welcomed returnee”/moo-CHOH-kee/Mugambiboy“A judge or respected decision-maker”/moo-GAHM-bee/Mugendiboy“Traveller; one who journeys.”/moo-GEN-dee/Mugiboy“A wise and thoughtful person”/MOO-ghee/Mugoboy“Healer or traditional medicine specialist—one associated with care and restoration”/MOO-goh/Mugumoboy“The sacred fig tree, a symbol of shelter, ancestry and enduring life”/moo-GOH-moh/Mugweboy“A Mũgwe is a traditional ritual or spiritual office-holder/leader in Gikuyu tradition.”/moo-GWEH/Muhohoboy“A cherished traditional Kikuyu personal name; its precise older lexical meaning is not consistently recorded.”/moo-HOH-hoh/Muhoroboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-HOH-roh/Muigaiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-ee-GAI/Muiruriboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-ee-ROO-ree/Mukenoboy or girl“Happiness and gladness, celebrating the joy this child brings.”/moo-KEH-noh/Mukenyogirl“A smile—the happiness and warmth brought by a beloved child.”/moo-KEHN-yoh/Mukuyuboy“The wild fig tree, suggesting strength, shade and deep roots”/moo-KOO-yoo/Mumbigirl“The ancestral mother and creator of the Kikuyu people”/MOOM-bee/Muneneboy“Great, big, senior, or important; it can also convey an elder or prominent person.”/moo-NEH-neh/Mungaiboy“Belonging to God or blessed by God”/moo-NGAI/Munyuaboy“One who drinks.”/moo-NYOO-ah/Murageboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-RAH-geh/Muraguriboy“Seller, trader, or merchant.”/moo-ra-GOO-ree/Murataboy“Friend or companion—a warm name wishing a child a generous spirit and lifelong bonds.”/moo-RAH-tah/Murayaboy“A long-established Kikuyu male name, valued as a marker of family heritage; its historical meaning is not securely documented.”/moo-RAH-yah/Muriithiboy“A shepherd, carrying the warm sense of someone who guides, protects, and cares for others”/moo-REE-thee/Murimiboy“Farmer or cultivator—one who nourishes and sustains the community”/moo-RI-mee/Muriuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-REE-oo/Muriukiboy“One who returns to life or rises again—a name of resilience and renewal”/moo-ree-OO-kee/Mutahiboy“One who returns or goes home.”/moo-TAH-hee/Muthamaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-THAH-mah/Muthamakiboy“A king, monarch, or sovereign ruler”/moo-tha-MAH-kee/Mutheeboy“An elder whose experience brings wisdom and good counsel”/moo-THEE/Muthengiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-THENG-ee/Muthenyaboy“Day; a name associated with daylight or being born during the day.”/moo-THEN-yah/Muthigaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; a reliable literal gloss is not established here.”/moo-THEE-ga/Muthogaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal etymology requires a source-specific linguistic gloss.”/moo-THOH-gah/Muthomiboy“Reader or learned person, a hopeful name for a thoughtful and knowledgeable child.”/moo-THOH-mee/Muthonigirl“A beloved or cherished one—a tender blessing for a much-loved daughter”/moo-THOH-nee/Muturiboy“Blacksmith or metalworker.”/moo-TOO-ree/Mwaiboy“Good fortune and prosperity”/mw-EYE/Mwangiboy“Increase and growth, expressing hopes for prosperity and a flourishing future”/mwah-NGEE/Mwauraboy“The firstborn son, the child who arrives first and begins the family line.”/mwah-OO-rah/Mwegaboy or girl“Good-hearted, kind, and worthy of admiration”/MWEH-gah/
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Ndegwaboy“Buffalo—resolute, powerful and courageous”/n-DEG-wah/Nderituboy“Victorious; one who overcomes”/n-deh-REE-too/Ndiranguboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; no dependable literal meaning is supplied by the entry.”/n-dee-RAHN-goo/Ndirituboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-dee-REE-too/Nduatiboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal etymology is not reliably established here.”/n-doo-AH-tee/Ndunguboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-DOO-ngoo/Ndutagirl“A female Gĩkũyũ personal name; the claimed wartime-birth meaning is not reliable.”/n-DOO-tah/Ngangaboy“A knowledgeable, capable person who helps others”/ng-AH-ngah/Ngaruiyaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-gah-ROO-yah/Ngengiboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-GEHN-gee/Ngugiboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal etymology is not reliably established here.”/noo-GEE/Ngunjiriboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-goon-JEE-ree/Njambigirl“Established Gĩkũyũ female personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-JAHM-bee/Njauboy“Bull; by extension, it can evoke strength.”/N-JOW/Njengaboy“A constructive person who builds a strong and peaceful future”/n-JENG-ah/Njerigirl“A daughter born during a journey or time of travel”/n-JEH-ree/Njoguboy“Elephant—strong, steady and dignified”/n-JOH-goo/Njokigirl“One who returns, carrying the joyful sense of reunion, restoration, and a hoped-for homecoming”/NJOH-kee/Njorogeboy“Born during a journey or a period of travel.”/n-joh-ROH-geh/Njueboy“A child associated with the daytime”/NJOH-eh/Njugunaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/joo-GOO-na/Nthigaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-THEE-gah/Nyagaboy“Ostrich, a graceful and distinctive bird of the open country”/ny-AH-gah/Nyagakigirl“Woman or daughter of Gaki; a patronymic/family-connection form.”/nyah-GAH-kee/Nyaguthiegirl“A Kikuyu female name, commonly analyzed as a Nya- form connected with Gũthii; no standard literal meaning of “family identity” is established.”/nyah-goo-THEH/Nyaguthiigirl“A Kikuyu female name, commonly analyzed as a Nya- form connected with Gũthii; it does not literally mean harvest or prosperity.”/nyah-goo-THEE/Nyakairugirl“Daughter of Kairu—a name that lovingly keeps a family connection alive across generations.”/nyah-KAI-roo/Nyamachakigirl“Woman or daughter of Machaki; a patronymic/family-connection form.”/nyah-mah-CHAH-kee/Nyamburagirl“Born during rain, a warm image of blessing and abundance”/nyam-BOO-ra/Nyamuboy“A Kikuyu male personal/family name; it is associated with the Kikuyu word nyamũ, “animal,” rather than the supplied abstract explanation.”/NYAH-moo/Nyawiragirl“A hardworking person, expressing hopes for achievement, dignity, and a successful future”/nyah-WEE-rah/Nyokabigirl“Daughter or descendant of Okabi, carrying a cherished family connection”/nyoh-KAH-bee/
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Tabithagirl“Gazelle.”/TAB-ih-thuh/Thayuboy or girl“Peace, calm, and harmony”/THAH-yoo/Thukuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/THOO-koo/Thuoboy“Wealth or material blessing, expressing hopes that the child will prosper”/THOO-oh/
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Wacekegirl“Of Ceke; a Gikuyu female name formed with wa- and the personal/ancestral name Ceke.”/wah-CHEH-keh/Waceragirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wacera, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wah-CHEH-rah/Wachiraboy“Born while travelling; associated with a journey.”/wah-CHEE-rah/Waciragirl“Born while travelling; associated with a journey.”/wah-CHEE-rah/Wacirigirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-CHEE-ree/Waciurigirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-CHOOR-ee/Wacoigirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-COY/Wacucugirl“Of or named for a grandmother (cũcũ).”/wah-COO-coo/Wacukagirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-CHOO-kah/Wagakigirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-GAH-kee/Wahitogirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-HEE-toh/Wahomeboy“A Kikuyu male personal and family name, often understood as relating to the home/homestead (mũciĩ/home); it is not a title meaning “respected.””/wah-HOH-meh/Wahugirl“A cherished traditional Kikuyu girls’ name; its precise older etymology is not consistently recorded.”/WAH-hoo/Waiganjoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-GAHN-joh/Wainainaboy“Born during movement or migration from one place to another.”/why-NAI-nah/Wairimugirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wairimu, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wah-ee-REE-moo/Waithakaboy“A genuine Kikuyu male name, likely connected with thaka, land/bush or uncultivated country; the exact naming circumstance is not certain.”/wai-THAH-kah/Waitheragirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Waithera, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/why-THEH-rah/Waithererogirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-theh-REH-roh/Waithiragirl“A Kikuyu female name associated with thĩra, “work/labour”; it may convey industriousness rather than a guarantee of accomplishment.”/wai-THEE-rah/Waitituboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-TEE-too/Waiyakiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-YAH-kee/Wamahiuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-mah-HEE-oo/Wamathaigirl“An attested Kikuyu-style female personal/family name, probably formed in relation to Mathai; no established lexical meaning is documented.”/wah-mah-THAI/Wambuguboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wam-BOO-goo/Wambuigirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wambui, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wam-BOO-ee/Wamburagirl“Born with the rain or associated with the rainy season”/wam-BOO-rah/Wamuciigirl“A Kikuyu female name meaning or evoking “of the home/homestead.””/wah-moo-CHEE/Wamuhugirl“An attested Kikuyu female name traditionally linked in some accounts with hardship or difficult circumstances; the exact historical explanation varies.”/wah-MOO-hoo/Wamurathaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-moo-RAH-thah/Wamuyugirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wamuyu, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wah-MOO-yoo/Wamwithagirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wahm-WEE-thah/Wangarigirl“Leopard; a strong, courageous and capable woman”/wahn-GAH-ree/Wangechigirl“A spelling variant of Wangeci, a Kikuyu female name traditionally associated with locusts and, by extension, birth during a locust season.”/wah-NGEH-chee/Wangecigirl“Associated with locusts, traditionally recalling the time or circumstances surrounding a child’s birth”/wah-NGEH-chee/Wangendogirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-NGEN-doh/Wangombeboy“A Kikuyu male personal/family name associated with ng’ombe, “cattle/cow.””/wah-NGOHM-beh/Wanguigirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wangui, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wahn-GOO-ee/Wanjauboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wan-JOW/Wanjikugirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wanjiku, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wan-JEE-koo/Wanjirugirl“A traditional ancestral daughter-name, honoring Wanjiru, one of the daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi.”/wan-JEE-roo/Wanjohiboy“Born while traditional beer was being brewed.”/wan-JOH-hee/Wanjokigirl“A genuine traditional Kikuyu girl’s name whose older circumstantial meaning varies across sources; it is cherished as a marker of family and heritage.”/wahn-JOH-kee/Wanjugugirl“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wahn-JOO-goo/Wanyoikeboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-NYOY-keh/Warugurugirl“An established female Gikuyu name; “enduring cultural heritage” is not its lexical meaning.”/wah-roo-GOO-roo/Waruhiuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-ROO-hee-oo/Waruiboy“An established male Gikuyu name, also widely encountered as a family name. “Strong and enduring family presence” is not a documented name meaning.”/wa-ROO-ee/Wathiragirl“Traditionally understood as “of Thira” or “daughter/descendant of Thira,” with Thira functioning as an ancestral or personal name.”/wah-THEE-rah/Wathomeboy“A genuine Kikuyu personal/family name, often analyzable as “of Thome.” It does not mean “reader” or “learner”; the Gikuyu word associated with a reader/scholar is mũthomi.”/wah-THOH-meh/Waweruboy“A traditional male Gikuyu name, commonly associated with a child born after twins.”/wa-WEH-roo/Wendogirl“Love and affection”/WEN-doh/