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Wanjiku

wan-JEE-koo

/wɑːnˈdʒiːkuː/

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wanjiku

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Kikuyu (Kenya)
Meaning
A very common Kikuyu name; refers to the Wanjiku clan; used as symbol for the common Kenyan citizen
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

'Wanjiku' is so common in Kenya it's used like 'the ordinary person'

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