Gender: Female
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenyan)
Meaning: Strong and resilient; conqueror
Pronunciation: wahn-jee-roo, /wɑnˈdʒi.ru/, W AA N JH AH R UW
Popularity Rank: #145,754
Comes from the Kikuyu word 'wanjiru' which means 'to conquer' or 'to overcome'. It is also associated with strength and resilience.
The name Wanjiru is of Kikuyu (Kenyan) origin and means Strong and resilient; conqueror. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Wanjiru is commonly found in United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and 21 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: wahn-jee-roo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /wɑnˈdʒi.ru/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W AA N JH AH R UW
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Wanjiru is recorded 145 times globally, ranking it as the 145,754th most common name worldwide.
Wanjiru is most prevalent in United States of America, with 41 occurrences, making it the 32,667th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Wanjiru is found among 1 in every 44125 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #32,667 | 1 : 44,125 |
| Saudi Arabia | #43,498 | 1 : 74,159 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wanjiru from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 19, 2024 01:42 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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