Muriithi

Muriithi Meaning & Origin

About Muriithi
The surname Muriithi is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "muriithi," which means "forest" or "woods." The name is often associated with individuals who have a connection to or come from a place with abundant forests. It may also symbolize strength, resilience, and a deep connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Muriithi: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M Y UH0 R IY1 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/muriithi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR0', 'MRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Muriithi in Braille

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

The name Muriithi in braille

How to sign the name Muriithi using Sign Language

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

The name Muriithi in sign language

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