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Gender Masculine
Usage Meru, Embu, Gikuyu
Other Forms FormsKitonga

Meaning & History

This name is commonly used in Meru, Embu and Gikuyu regions in Kenya. The name means a rich man. The name has been passed from generation to generation since time in memorial. The cultures which usually name their male children after their grandparents-dead or alive intentionally do this to ensure the character or personality of the grandpa can be carried to the grandchildren.
Added 6/9/2017 by mgitonga
Edited 12/16/2022 by Mike C