Kimathi

Kimathi Meaning & Origin

About Kimathi
The name "Kimathi" is of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is a masculine name that means "one who fights for freedom" or "one who fights for independence." The name carries a strong and powerful connotation, reflecting the historical significance of the Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi, who fought against British colonial rule in Kenya.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kimathi are male.

Kimathi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM0
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY0 M AA1 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/kimathi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM0', 'KMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kimathi in Braille

Here's how to represent Kimathi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kimathi in braille

How to Spell the Name Kimathi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kimathi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kimathi in sign language

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