Ngugi

Ngugi Meaning & Origin

About Ngugi
The surname Ngugi is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "ngũgĩ," which means "to conquer" or "to conqueror." The name Ngugi signifies strength, power, and the ability to overcome challenges. It is a proud and significant surname that reflects the Kikuyu culture and history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ngugi: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKJ
🔊 Soundex
N2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH UW1 N G IY0
🌐 IPA
/ngugi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKJ', 'NKK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ngugi in Braille

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

The name Ngugi in braille

How to sign the name Ngugi using Sign Language

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

The name Ngugi in sign language

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