Wanjiku
Wanjiku is a girls' name of African origin meaning “belonging to the Anjiku people.”
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how do you pronounce Wanjiku?
wahn-JEE-koo
where does the name Wanjiku come from?
In Kikuyu tradition Wanjiku is one of the nine daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi, the founders of the Agikuyu people.
Wanjiku is a Kikuyu name from Kenya derived from one of the nine daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi, the founding ancestors of the Kikuyu people. In modern Kenya, 'Wanjiku' has become a colloquial term for the common citizen, representing the voice and will of ordinary people.
the history of Wanjiku
Her descendants form the Agaciku clan of the Agikuyu in Kenya. In Kenyan political talk, Wanjiku also stands for the ordinary citizen.
who are famous people named Wanjiku?
- Wanjiku Mugane (Kenyan artist and sculptor)
- 'Wanjiku' (symbolic name for the ordinary Kenyan citizen in political discourse)
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quick answers about Wanjiku
What does the name Wanjiku mean?
Wanjiku means “belonging to the Anjiku people”.
What is the origin of the name Wanjiku?
Wanjiku comes from the African naming tradition.
How popular is the name Wanjiku?
Wanjiku has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Wanjiku a boy or girl name?
Wanjiku is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Wanjiku?
Wanjiku is pronounced wahn-JEE-koo, with 3 syllables.
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