Ngigi

Ngigi Meaning & Origin

About Ngigi
The surname Ngigi is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "ngigiri," which means "to be strong" or "to be powerful." The surname Ngigi is often associated with individuals who are seen as strong, powerful, and influential within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ngigi: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ngigi 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 Ngigi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJJ
🔊 Soundex
N2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ngigi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJJ', 'NKK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ngigi in Braille

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

The name Ngigi in braille

How to sign the name Ngigi using Sign Language

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

The name Ngigi in sign language

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