Wanjiru
Kikuyu · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Wanjiru
Wanjiru is a Kikuyu name meaning "light-skinned" or "fair-complexioned," derived from the Bantu root words "wan" (light/white) and "jiru" (skin/complexion).
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Etymology
Wanjiru is a Kikuyu name meaning "light-skinned" or "fair-complexioned," derived from the Bantu root words "wan" (light/white) and "jiru" (skin/complexion). The name is primarily used among the Kikuyu people of Kenya and has cultural significance in Kikuyu tradition, notably associated with the legendary figure Wanjiru in Kikuyu mythology who was sacrificed to end a drought.
Wanjiru currently ranks #12,363 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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