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Njeri

Girl · African · Medium name

Meaning
Of the travelers, of the Kikuyu
Pronunciation
njeh-REE
Origin
African

From Kikuyu, a name of one of the nine traditional Kikuyu clans.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Kikuyu, English

Commonly used in: Kenya, United States, East Africa

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Kikuyu Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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