Njau

Njau Meaning & Origin

About Njau
The surname Njau is of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu tribe in Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "njau," which means "to be full" or "to be satisfied." The name is often given to individuals who are believed to bring prosperity and abundance to their families or communities. It symbolizes contentment, fulfillment, and a sense of satisfaction in life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Njau: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJ
🔊 Soundex
N200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 ZH
🌐 IPA
/njau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Njau in Braille

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

The name Njau in braille

How to sign the name Njau using Sign Language

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

The name Njau in sign language

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