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Waruguru

/wah-roo-GOO-roo/Kikuyu · a girl’s name

“An established female Gikuyu name; “enduring cultural heritage” is not its lexical meaning.”

How to say it
wah-roo-GOO-roo
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya
How common
uncommon · also a surname

From the same family

01Waruhiu“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”Kikuyumale→︎02Warui“An established male Gikuyu name, also widely encountered as a family name. “Strong and enduring family presence” is not a documented name meaning.”Kikuyumale→︎