Today can be translated into Kikuyu language as omothe.
The Kikuyu word for the English word people is watu.
The Kikuyu name Chomba has the African origin.The arabs who traded with the Kikuyu around present day Kikuyu town on the caravan route from the coast were called 'chomba' by the Kikuyu. Today the term is used in reference to Europeans.
The Kikuyu name Njeru means "shepherd" or "shepherdess". It is a common name among the Kikuyu people of Kenya.
The Kikuyu name Warui means "born during the night" or "nighttime." It is a common name among the Kikuyu people of Kenya.
In Kikuyu, "mburi" means goat. It is a common domestic animal in Kenya and plays a significant role in the culture and economy of the Kikuyu people.
The Kikuyu name Kinuthia means "one who eats quietly." It is a common name among the Kikuyu people of Kenya.
"Ikumi na imwe" means "twenty-one" in Kikuyu, a Bantu language spoken by the Kikuyu people in Kenya.
The Kikuyu name Murimi means "farmer" in English. It is a common name among the Kikuyu people of Kenya, reflecting the importance of agriculture in their culture and history.
"Ngima" in Kikuyu means "home" or "house." It refers to the physical structure where people live or a dwelling place.
Kikuyu houses are traditionally called "Nyumba" in the Kikuyu language. They are typically circular in shape with a thatched roof and are commonly made from materials like mud, sticks, and grass. The design is practical for the local climate and lifestyle of the Kikuyu people.
The name Nyokabi is of Kikuyu origin and means "a calming presence." It is often given to girls with a serene and peaceful demeanor.