Name meaning
Wanjiru
means “of the Anjiru clan”
- Origin
- Kikuyu
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Kenyan, Kikuyu
- Say it
- wahn-JEE-roo
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Wanjiru is one of the nine daughters of Gikuyu and Mumbi, ancestors of the Kikuyu people of Kenya, and founder of the Anjiru clan. It is a much-loved girls' name in Kenya.
Roots
Kikuyu, from the clan mother Wanjiru.
Where it is used
A Kikuyu clan name.
Wanjiru name FAQ
What does the name Wanjiru mean?
Wanjiru means “of the Anjiru clan”. Kikuyu, from the clan mother Wanjiru.
Where does the name Wanjiru come from?
Wanjiru is of Kikuyu origin. Today it is used in Kenyan, Kikuyu families.
How do you pronounce Wanjiru?
Wanjiru is usually pronounced wahn-JEE-roo.
Is Wanjiru a boy's or a girl's name?
Wanjiru is mostly feminine.
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Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.