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femaleKikuyu

Wangeci

“Keeper of the home”

wahn-GEH-chee

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Origin

Kikuyu

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

wahn-GEH-chee

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

A Kikuyu name celebrating domestic wisdom, from one of the nine Kikuyu clan mothers.

Variants & Spellings

Wangechi

Notable People

Wangechi Mutu, Kenyan artist

Related Names

Wanjiku

Daughter of the gatherer

Wambui

Singer of songs

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