Njeri

Njeri Meaning & Origin

About Njeri
The surname Njeri is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "njĩra" which means "way" or "path". The name Njeri is often given to a first-born daughter in the Kikuyu culture, symbolizing the beginning of a new path or journey for the family. It can also be seen as a representation of leadership and responsibility within the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Njeri: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Njeri 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
NJR
🔊 Soundex
N2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N R IY0
🌐 IPA
/njeri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Njeri in Braille

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

The name Njeri in braille

How to sign the name Njeri using Sign Language

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

The name Njeri in sign language

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