Mburu

Mburu Meaning & Origin

About Mburu
The surname Mburu is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "mburu," which means "a person who is strong" or "a warrior." The name is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of strength, bravery, and resilience. It reflects the cultural significance of warriors within the Kikuyu community and represents a proud heritage of courage and determination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mburu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mburu: 388
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mburu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mburu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MPR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M1060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 M Y UH1 R UW0
🌐 IPA
/mburu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mburu in Braille

Here's how to represent Mburu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mburu in braille

How to sign the name Mburu using Sign Language

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

The name Mburu in sign language

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