The 60 year old will have to call the father of his wife 'father' regardless of age. For instance, the meaning of Wanjiru in Kikuyu is the dark one or of Njiru, while Wairimu meaning in Kikuyu is the ogre. There was a woman called Wacũ who was not loved by her husband. Pius Muturi Riley from San Diego, California on December 30, 2013: Somebody make me understand how are we related even if we come from the same clan and s/he is not a relative. Then am sad to say that I don't know which clan I belong to. Her full names are Micere Githae Mugo. Select filters then press SEARCH below ... Kikuyus call the maasai "ukabi" this was for girls born from this intermarriage meaning she who came from maasai land. The men, regardless of how many did not get the respect of a naming after their fathers or relatives. Might you know what these names mean? Korean names are a combination of the family name and the last name, and they are used in the same manner by both North and South Koreans. gender. Am glad to have discovered you. Njoki's male equivalent names are Kariuki or Muchoki. 2. Thanks or all the very useful articles you have on this site. Women are collectively called 1. The one who paints oneself (or applys a substance on oneself). This name generator will give you 10 random Kikuyu names. The answer is in the previous comment. He was placed in paradise (Gidhaka) flowing with rivers of pure clean water, milk, honey and wine (47:15), and ever since there is no way you will separate their descendants from acquiring a piece of gidhaka out of which all other goodness and riches will come. Kenya is a blessed country marked with different languages, traditions, and cultural practices. Njoki means the one who resurrected. Would you know the meaning of the name Mwihaki,girl's name? If a woman had children "at her father's home," all children were named after her side of the family. Njeri. Her hard-working nature and strong spirit make her a good wife. Nyawira. The best thing will be to visit each others homes and let the oldest members of both families determine the risk. Note also that many places in Kikuyu country are called Gatanga. Wacuka – the ‘cotton fabric’ one. Can make a good wife. Someone in that line knows. I asked my father who said he is not aware as well. Nyambura means of rain. wamuyu was gikuyu's 10th daughter who never got married, making/founding the clan of aicakamuyu! Kikuyu names are used by the Kikuyu people of Kenya. WANGUI: Huyu ni peacock. The Kalenjin name their children according to the time of birth with a few variations. She is a true image of the peacock. Emmanuel, I have read here and elsewhere that Muthoni means an in-law but I have been told by native speakers of Kikuyu that it means "shy one." My aging aunt told me that when she was a small girl, she used to hear people greeting them like,"Mureiga Ambui mbari ya Kimani" so I guess I will have to settle on this. So how does one know which sub clan he belongs i.e mbari. I wish there were more girls' names in Kikuyu...there are so many more boys' names! ‘Nyaga’ is perhaps from a bird and ‘Thanga’ is perhaps from sand. From the strength of that statement, I will suggest the following girls’ names: And in passing, “Mukurwe wa Gathanga” is referred to as “Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga” by some people. However I'm wondering, what does Warau mean? He is also an artist and likes to share what he knows with others. If you’re looking for unique and beautiful Kenyan baby names, you’ve come to the right place. The one who is always on the move. After several non stop inquiries I have come to learn that I belong to the Ambui clan. Just to add to your previous question, one of my cousin has a unique name in the family. In such a case, I would have named my daughter 'Muthoni', because of that poroximity with my Mother-in-law. See the Hub on 'Akhenaten and the Kikuyu.' More Filters. It would not be correct to call him Mwangi as that is his great Grandfather. From Kikuyu mbura meaning "rain". Mũrĩnga - a wire. It is not true that Mumbi is for first borns only. My husband says that according to Kikuyu culture, twins are named after relatives from 1 side. This is the first time I am hearing it. The "mu" denotes human or object with spirit and my guess is that the person that was given the duty of apportioning land to migrants was the "Muigai, or Mungai." In other words, you should be shy when you are among your in-laws. Kúrùta Mbúthi. Check out here to get the modern, unique and latest Boy baby names by Kikuyu Starting with A with meanings at FirstCry Parenting. When you follow the family tree you may meet in the 20th grate grand pa and this is not a close relative. Mukami. It is very enlightening. image: instagram.com, @theavieway (modified by author)Source: Instagram. Thank a lot I owe you one. In case the couple has more children than can be named after relatives that had lived, a little investigation is done among the relatives to know whose turn it is even if he had lived several generations ago and somehow lost his lineage. Njeri is beautiful for her alluring figures and noticeable features. Also, you could add Mukami to the list, meaning "one who milks" or something like that. 250+ Southern Baby Names For Girls And Boys, With Meanings; How To Choose Baby Names: Top 16 Baby Naming Tips; 200+ Magnificent And Noble Tree Names For Girls And Boys; 100 Common Filipino Last Names Or Surnames, With Meanings; 100 Western-Sounding Indian Names That Are Easy To Pronounce; 150 Rainbow Baby Names Full Of Hope And Happiness ; 100 Popular Muslim Last Names … Wanjĩra – of the road. Muthoni means 'in-law'. Nyagura. WANJIRU: Uuuuwi Saitan. So, if I were to name my second son Mwangi, instead of my father's actual first name which is Njoroge, would that be correct? Suppose that her husband dies and she re-marries. In Kikuyu customs, we name children after relatives that are living, have lived, or were expected such as what happens when a long dead relative was not named by an immediate relative due to barrenness or early death. I really like that name. Murungi. Nyakio Stats. The first born daughter is given the name of her paternal Grandmother and the second Daughter after her Maternal Grandmother. What is the meaning of Wanjiku in Kikuyu? Would she name her second son by the second husband after her own father again (thus having two sons with the same name)? Such a person would still be named among the children of her/his brothers and sisters in a certain order. The Christian name can be any name of your choice, but some Kikuyus give the child both names of the person she is named after. I can only guess that Muigai is related to Mungai and the word for God - Ngai, which are all derived from "kugaya" - to devide, share out. In any case, any person called Wamai is likely to have inherited the name several generations after the episode that caused the name to come into use. This man is the one whose clan we need to know. Very informative,thanks. This is very informative. Non of my grand parents are alive. Browse Kikuyu baby names and meanings. for instance if your Auntie is called Mumbi, but your own mother is Wangare, there is no way Mumbi can be named before Wangare in your own family so you get blessed with many girls, Wangare will be older than mumbi, Thanks a lot for the enlightening information especially about the originality of the name Muthoni. Wangui's sons are the only ones who will carry over the Aceera clan to their sons and grandsons and great-grandsons into perpetuity. Some of their names, such as Wanjiku, have earned national sympathy to represent an ordinary Kenyan when making crucial political and economic references. The name Mbuthi means "he who makes good points?" Image: pixabay.com Source: UGC. Who were his brothers? Select filters then press SEARCH below -Usage or language. Curiously,this always worked.Please note all Kikuyu girls have the 9 nine clans names.Even those named Njoki had an original name like Wambui,Waithira,Wangu,Wanjiru...etc 10) Kiambu- It is a mbari in Kiambu.Its ancestor was named 'Mbuu' hence the name Kiambu meaning the village of 'Mbuu' ( gicagi Kia Mbari ya Mbuu) Many admit that female Kikuyu names almost always resonate perfectly with their striking beauty. Emmanuel loves researching Kenyan culture and history. Unfortunately I do not know the meaning of Warau. I was asked the same question by Malaika and could not find a specific meaning. We must retrace and reclaim our position as there is no one like us, nor a land like ours. Nyaga means light that is beyond that produced by the sun. Sinai because He Spoke to Moses and also one time to Israelis from there. Dig into and choose from MomJunction’s treasure of 70,000+ baby names that are divided based on meaning, religion, origin, English alphabet, and gender. That's the nature of language, always changing with times. Now my question is, under which circumstance do you name a child Mumbi and which clan does she belong to. Maringo mingi mingi kwanza akiwa light skin. NAMES. Ngunguru, Kibuka, Ndugi, Waguthi, Nyagitha/Nyagetha? Would she keep naming the first son from each man after her father? I also have my own theory which I have outlined in the article " Kikuyu People: Secrets of an ancient migration from Egypt to Mount Kenya." WaMeru(WaMiru) 5. The land was holy because on it stood the holy mountain, and the inhabitants worshiped the Only True God and kept His holy ways (Zephaniah 3:10-12, a prophecy on the Mau Mau rebellion and the ethnic clashes? Kikuyu Place Names Home » Names. Muruungu Mweene Nyaga gave them a holy land to which the monsoon winds used to blow Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him)'s fleet after he had subdued the kingdom of Saba (Sheba) in Yemen (21:81). The name means of the leopard, fierce, or tough. Njeri: Most of them are … Type Usage Initial letter Meaning expand search to ancestral names. With permision from the person you are naming, you can call your child Mumbi or any other name. The old lady (actually my grandmother) said jokingly - "you can call me anything even Ngina (the name of President Kenyatta's wife)." It is related to Tanga (several towns at the coast by that name); Kutia-nanga (to dock, arrive at a port):Tanga tanga (roam about); Tanga-nyika (Roam in the wilderness); Tanga (to touch in Kikuyu); Tanga (to disturb in Kikuyu- those you find settled already); Gatunganga (a settlement where ancient Kikuyu pottery was found, probably the first point of 'touch down' on arrival); Mukuru wa Nya -gathanga (elder of the Tanga tanga people). So now Ngugi,you must have a woman called Mumbi in your family in order to give your daughter that name. His wife was Muubi, Hawa according to the Arabs and the Jews, with the names having the same meaning. Nyakio is currently not ranked on the Baby Names popularity charts. Gĩkũyũ and Mũmbi were blessed with nine daughters, but no sons. I've a question about name giving of a girl. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on February 10, 2012: Thanks. I belong to the Anjiru a mbari ya Thuku ( Anjiru of the house of Thuku)- Best of luck. Below is the rib cracking list of 15 names and their meaning which every man should consider before dating a Kikuyu lady. Gikuyu was black as he was molded out of black smelly clay (15:26-44). Wamaitha – variant for Nyokabi – meaning the girl from Maasai country, 37. Wacũ - There is a tale that revolves around this name. 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Do I sound fanatical? WACUKA f Kikuyu Means "cotton fabric one" in Kikuyu. 20. The name Wangeci is associated with pioneering. They are generally flexible with sharp memories that make them good friends or partners. 46. It is not yet off the noose, this time destroying the natives through biological warfare as they laugh at the Palestinians. Nyambura . The regiment or army sets also get special names, some of which seem to have ended up as popular male names. Ladies called Njeri portray strong emotions and fast reactions with a strong sense of adventure and involvement in different activities. My own sister had twins girls and they had to be named on her husbands side, so my mother missed out. Often cousins start refering to themselves as Mbari of someone rather spontaneously. READ ALSO: 100 most popular baby girl names 2020. If there is a major river and one of them comes from downstream, call the girl Waitherero. My name is Wangechi. WAMBUI: Always calm but hypocritical, are social and knowledgeable. It's a rule that is followed as it is believed that going against it is like separating the twins and that may not end well for them. Av been interested in the Kikuyu History that was grossly distorted by the colonialists and their cronies. Ng’endo - the one who is always on the move, traveling. Though Kikuyus name their children after a relative, this maybe the origin of the name. These lasses always love pleasure, over-indulge, and are impulsive in their character. I can see your dilemma, especially if they insist they do not have alternative names. MomJunction has an excellent collection of Kenyan baby boy and girl names to … It is interesting that the term Mũtumia (woman - literally the one who remains silent) is the title for a man among the closely related Kamba. So the second question has been answered. Unfortunately God did not find us able (Qur'aan 20:115), but that does not justify all the injustices heaped on us. It is a Kikuyu girl's name though not a very common one. Means "travelling one" in Kikuyu. Gacheri, Gathoni, Gathigia, Gathani, Gakenia, Gachanja, Gachaki, Haati, Kabura, Karimi, Kanini, Karunguri, Kirigo, Kibui, Mugure, Njuhi, Nyakinyua, Nyacomba, Nyakarura, Nyakiuru, Nyarua, Ruguru, Waigwe, Watiri, Waitiegeni, Wanjeri, Wanjugu, Wamucii, Wabuu, Wairu, Wahito, Warue, Wanene, Wakarima, Wacui, Wakabari, Wangithi, Wanjunu, Waruinge, Wamere. We also had a great grandfather who was Muiga (also a nickname for his grandfather who was a keeper) he was nicknamed Njogu for whatever reason and not all subsequent naming that are tied to him are either Muiga or Njogu. What happens if the husband of the daughter is older than the father e.g aged 60. Their wine was made of honey, thus more medicinal than alcoholic, taken not by all. Kenya "Kirinyaga", also they worshiped Ngai wa Gikuyu Whom they considered lived in Kirima Gia Kirinyaga and thus the name goes Ngai wa Kirinyaga. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on July 10, 2014: Your husband is right. You simply go to Njeeri and tell her, look. I have a cousin who should have been called Wanjiru, but her mother wasn't sure if the the old lady whose turn it was would rather have Wanjiru or Wairimu, since she happened to own both names, maybe by the circumstance I have described above. We all have that notorious one Kikuyu girl who is obsessed with her middle name as the rest of us brag about our first names. there is a lot of similarities of the Gikuyu, and the Israelis, which is not found among the West African communities. Av been comparing the Kikuyu religion with the Old Testament of the Bible, but could not be proud of who I am till I studied the Holy Qur'aan. When I get an insight into the meaning of the other names, I will post it. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on May 03, 2012: Thanks a great deal Kamau. 3. I have an interesting question here, its off topic but withing Kikuyu culture. or Meaning of a Kikuyu name? Kikuyu Girl Baby Names The Kikuyu language is part of the Bantu language family, spoken by the Kikuyu people primarily in Kenya and speakers number around 6 million or 22% of Kenya’s population. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on April 27, 2012: I have included your contribution to be apdated soon. If wanjiru's mother is called wangui, to what clan do her 2 daughters belong and what will be the clans of wangui's grandchildren. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on January 11, 2020: Hi. There is no way of knowing ones clan from the given name. But there is one thing I am certain about-that the origin of the Bantus being west Africa/ Chad /Cameroon/ Congo forest is uncertain because this is the route Bantus migrating from North and in these places they found people who spoke in dialects similar to that of Bantus. She knew she would not be welcome to the feasting so she chose to go and work on her farm. The Aagikuyu know of the Adu Irimu ('Aad Iraam, 89:6-7), whose Prophet was Hud(peace be upon him)(11:50), a civilization that came after the floods of Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him)(11:89). Others are: Image: instagram.com @brendawairimu_(modified by author)Source: Instagram, READ ALSO: Beautiful Brazilian girl names and their meanings. Am concerned coz my fiancée we are of the same clan. In other communities, a child born by the roadside maybe associated with a road. A crow overflew the Wacũ's homestead and stole a juicy piece of meat from her feasting relatives. Their arguably restless nature makes them good at what they do best. 2. andu a nja (people from outside 3. Their enlightened and secretive social nature is conspicuous in their lifestyle. There was a tenth daughter who according to tradition was not counted due to an incestuous relationship. In Gaki Nyeri the system was inversed with initiation taking place annually for four calendar years, which would be followed by a period of nine calendar years in which no initiation of boys took place (mũhingo). How did it come about? Many thanks for your thoughts on this issue. Ordinarily, Kikuyus wore leather garments. Ask those who have traveled on earth. Thanks for posting it. In the Holy Qur'aan we read that after human races were destroyed by rain at the time of Nuh (peace be upon him) there followed a human race that was like no other, the "Aad Iraam. What will the to refer to each other. Allah guides to His light whom He wills. Kikuyu of Kenya. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on December 22, 2011: Congratulations. 1. If it happens it is by coincidence. Well, the search is worth it as names are influential and can determine the future of a child. I believe the clans were ten. Chances are that she will agree and your daughter will carry both names.She will obviously be known by the name you use most of the time. These ladies are loyal and loving to those around them. Thoughts? This vast database of Kenyan names has been compiled from various references and suggestions provided by our web site users and resources partners. In addition to Kikuyu baby names, at Baby Name World you will find thousands of other unique and popular male and female baby names and their meaning sorted by origin. Thanks for visiting this hub. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. I'm from Germany and my girlfriend is from Kenya. There were only eight names in the cycle, although Kikuyu cycles had nine. Furaha Njoroge, I understand you to mean that your Father was Njoroge wa Mwangi since your grandfater was Mwangi wa Njoroge. What started as a nickname was later inherited by grandchildren after which the name became just another common name. Image: instagram.com, @anitanderu (modified by author)Source: Instagram. I believe that root word ‘nyaga’ is the same as found in ‘kirima kiri nyaga’ and ‘ngai mwene nyaga’. Atumia (those who remain silent. How should i name my daughter in the traditional way of the kikuyu? Barasa Endana Gethera Hinya Ikeno Inira Inithia Itanya Jamba Jamba Jata Jata Kakena Kamau Keambiroiro Keanjaho Keanyandaarwu Kenithia Kenura Kereenyaga Kiama Kiama Kiania Kiira Kiira Madaadi Mune Murata Muraty Muraty Njau Oyana Tabara Therania Tia Tian Tiana Tianira In short, the name Muthoni is about shyness, but it really means in-law. Humans cannot deny you what is rightfully yours. I see the name Mwihaki as coming from 'Kuhaka' to paint. She is the queen of intelligence. And sorry for my bad English. Have you ever wondered where to find a Kikuyu Name? And Allah presents examples for the people, and Allah is Knowing of all things." This of course depends on how much you value your traditions. Below are a few examples: Mukami – the milkmaid (the one who milks), Gacheri, Gathoni, Gathigia, Gathani, Gakenia, Gachanja, Gachaki, Haati, Kabura, Karimi, Kanini, Karunguri, Kirigo, Kibui, Mugure, Njuhi, Nyakinyua, Nyacomba, Nyakarura, Nyakiuru, Nyarua, Ruguru, Waigwe, Watiri, Waithiegeni, Wanjeri, Wanjugu, Wamucii, Wambuu, Wairu, Wahito, Warue, Wanene, Wakarima, Wacui, Wakabari, Wangithi, Wanjunu, Waruinge, Wamere. Emmanuel Kariuki (author) from Nairobi, Kenya on January 31, 2013: Thanks for that detailed comment, Njeri Muiruri . The hard working … I can now authoritatively say Gikuyu was the first man (called Adam by the Arabs and the Jews due to his chocolate color), as also evidenced by scientific research that East Africa is the cradle for man, where Gikuyu was placed and has lived kuuma Demi na Madhaadhi. Readers from Mukurweini should help us identify this bird. Some elders say "Mu Gikuyu" means "wise than Uyu", "Uyu" referring to a good spirit such as the visitors who visited Prophet Ibrarim (peace be on him) to announce the birth of his son and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. WAITHERERO f Kikuyu Means "of down river" in Kikuyu. By interacting with the Israel in Egypt not less than 400 years, they interacted and learnt their various habits such as circumcision, Worshiping One True God, offering sacrifices to God, punishment of the thieves in the society and dowry. The truth is, the person being named must accept at least a nickname and give their blessings. She will definitely be identified as Kikuyu. They rank highly as wife materials. 250+ Southern Baby Names For Girls And Boys, With Meanings; How To Choose Baby Names: Top 16 Baby Naming Tips; 200+ Magnificent And Noble Tree Names For Girls And Boys; 100 Common Filipino Last Names Or Surnames, With Meanings; 100 Western-Sounding Indian Names That Are Easy To Pronounce; 150 Rainbow Baby Names Full Of Hope And Happiness ; 100 Popular Muslim Last Names … They show a strong commitment to friendships and relationships. And Njoroge is his first name. They may even suggest the nickname themselves even if it has never been used before. Which race is scientifically older than the other, the Gikuyu or Israelis? Here Are The 10 Most ‘Disgusting’ Kikuyu Words. Mwi - is a prefix implying to 'on one-self.' Sometimes a man married a woman from one of the neighbouring Mount Kenya communities. It is now our time to Shout to them, Gutiri Ngai tiga Muruungu Mweene Nyaga! Origin is not easy to tell as the reasons could be diverse; a child born during a river crossing; a child who survives from a drowning incidence etc. Whats the meaning and origin of the name Kang'ang'i and Machina from Mathira Karatina? Ladies called Wangui have excellent conversation skills and are hopeful. What's your take on this? Usually he will have been deemed to have contributed enourmously to their well being either as a great fighter, businessman, landowner, chief or even by laying a foundation for their education and prosperity. Mallim Isa Mbogo from Nakuru County on February 14, 2012: Brother, first and foremost please remember Mt Kiri Nyaga was shaped just as Kilima Njaro today before weathering gave it the current shaped. The same thing happens with English names (indeed all languages) so no need to worry. the mother-in-law replied "whatever you call me, even Ngina, I will accept." 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