name

Place

African

Nairobi

ny-ROH-bee

naɪˈroʊbi

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Syllable breakdown

Nairobi

Name meaning and origin

Origin: Capital of Kenya.
Meaning: Cool water — from the Maasai 'Enkare Nairobi'.

Common mispronunciations

nuh-ROH-bee

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