Wanjohi

Wanjohi Meaning & Origin

About Wanjohi
The surname Wanjohi is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "Wanjohi" which means "to be born during the harvest season." The name is often given to individuals born during the harvest time, symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. It reflects the cultural significance of agriculture and the importance of the harvest in Kikuyu society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanjohi: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wanjohi 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
ANJH
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA0 N HH UW1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/wanjohi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJH', 'FNJH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanjohi in Braille

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

The name Wanjohi in braille

How to sign the name Wanjohi using Sign Language

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

The name Wanjohi in sign language

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