name
Mwangi
MWAN-gee
/ˈmwɑːŋɡiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Mwangi
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Kikuyu (Kenya)
- Meaning
- He who grows quickly; rapid grower
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
A Kikuyu age-set name; the 'Mw-' combination is a labiovelar approximant; common as both a first name and family name in Kenya; the Mwangi generation is a recurring Kikuyu age-set
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