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Wanjira

“Born on the road; born during a journey”

wahn-JEE-rah

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Origin

Kikuyu

Language

Niger-Congo (Bantu)

Pronunciation

wahn-JEE-rah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

A Kikuyu name given to girls born while the mother was traveling or on a journey.

Related Names

Wanjiku

Daughter of the gatherer

Njeri

Travelling one; warrior

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