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Waithaka

“One who is judicious; wise counselor”

wah-ee-TAH-kah

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Origin

Kikuyu

Language

Niger-Congo (Bantu)

Pronunciation

wah-ee-TAH-kah

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A traditional Kikuyu name given to boys expected to become wise community counselors.

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Reincarnated; returned from the dead

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