Nyerere

Nyerere Meaning & Origin

About Nyerere
The name "Nyerere" is of Swahili origin and is primarily used as a surname. It is derived from the word "nyere" which means "healer" or "one who mends" in Swahili. The name is associated with the late Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the first President of Tanzania, who played a significant role in the country's independence and was known for his efforts in promoting unity and social justice.

🌍 Origin
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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nyerere are male.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
N/A
πŸ”Š Soundex
N06060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 ER0 IH2 R
🌐 IPA
/naΙͺΙ™rΙͺr/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nyerere in Braille

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

The name Nyerere in braille

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

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

The name Nyerere in sign language

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