Njeri
N-JAY-ree
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
293
Peak Year
#17 in 1971
First Recorded
1971
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A female name of Kikuyu (Kenyan) origin, meaning 'explorer' or 'wanderer'. It signifies a spirit of adventure and discovery.
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