Njenga

Njenga Meaning & Origin

About Njenga
The surname Njenga is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "njeng'a," which means "like a hyena." In Kikuyu culture, the hyena is considered a symbol of cunningness, adaptability, and survival skills. Therefore, the surname Njenga is often associated with individuals who possess these qualities or are believed to have a connection to the hyena's characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Njenga: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Njenga 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
NJNK
🔊 Soundex
N20520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH0 JH EH1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/njenga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Njenga in Braille

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

The name Njenga in braille

How to sign the name Njenga using Sign Language

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

The name Njenga in sign language

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