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Kalenjin Name
Kalenjin names (sing. kainet, pl. old Kalenjin - kainok pl. modern Kalenjin - kainaik) are primarily used by the Kalenjin people of Kenya and Kalenjin language-speaking communities such as Murle in Ethiopia, Sebei of Uganda, Datooga, Akie and Aramanik of Tanzania. The Kalenjin traditionally had two primary names for the individual though in contemporary times a Christian or Arabic name is also given at birth such that most Kalenjin today have three names with the patronym Arap in some cases being acquired later in life e.g Alfred Kirwa Yego and Daniel Toroitch arap Moi. Given name An individual is given a personal name at birth and this is determined by the circumstance of their birth. For most Kalenjin speaking communities, masculine names are often prefixed with Kip- or Ki- though there are exceptions to the rule e.g Cheruiyot, Chepkwony, Chelanga etc. Feminine names in turn are often prefixed with Chep- or Che- though among the Tugen and Keiyo, the prefix Kip- may in som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalenjin People
The Kalenjin are a group of tribes designated as Highland Nilotes and are descended from Maliri people ''(thus related to Daasanach of Ethiopia.)'' The Kalenjin are cousins with Datooga people of Tanzania and Malawi. In contrast, their designation groups them with other Nilotes including Maasai, Luo, Turkana and Nuer, Dinka among others. They are indigenous to East Africa, residing mainly in what was formerly the Rift Valley Province in Kenya and Eastern slopes of Mount Elgon in Uganda. Upon their arrival in the forest region of Mau, the Kalenjin assimilated the aboriginal hunter-gatherer people known as Okiek. They number 6,358,113 individuals as per the Kenyan 2019 census and an estimated 300,000 in Uganda mainly in Kapchorwa, Kween and Bukwo districts. They have been divided into 11 culturally and linguistically related tribes: Kipsigis (1.9 million), Nandi (937,000), Sebei (350, 000) Keiyo (251, 000), Marakwet (119, 000), Sabaot (296,000), Pokots (778, 0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tugen People
The Tugen are a sub tribe of the Kalenjin people alongside the Nandi, Kipsigis, Keiyo, Pokot, Marakwet, Sabaot, Ogiek, Lembus and Sengwer sub-tribes. They occupy Baringo County and some parts of Nakuru County and Elgeyo Marakwet County in the former Rift Valley Province, Kenya. Daniel arap Moi, the second president of Kenya (1978–2002), came from the Tugen sub-tribe. The Tugen people speak the Tugen language. The Tugen population was 197,556 in 2019. History Unlike other Kalenjin sub tribes, Tugen is more diverse in culture and language. Aror and Samor follows Tugen circumcision rites. In terms of language, Aror is more isolated. They have strong connection with Marakwet people and samor have connection with Lembus and Nandi. Origins The oral traditions of the Tugen indicate three areas of origin located north, west and east of the present Tugen homelands. The bulk of the population originated from the west, from a place known as Sumo which is located between Mount Elg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kipkoech
KIPKOECH It is a name given to a Kenyan kalenjin origin meaning "(male) born in the morning" loving, caring and understanding .It's very lucky to have him. Son/daughters of Kipkoech would then be named "Koech" as their last name and given their individual given names; achieved by just removing the prefix "kip" as it happens to most other similar names that start with 'Kip" from that particular community or whoever understands the meaning and ways to inherit the name. See also * Jepkoech (or Chepkoech), is a given name given to girls born in the morning or sunrise. You may also to see Kipkoech. {{given name, type=both Kalenjin names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chepchumba
Chepchumba, or Jepchumba, is a surname of Kenyan origin meaning "daughter of Chumba". It may refer to: *Beatrice Jepchumba (born 1983), Kenyan long-distance runner * Joyce Chepchumba (born 1970), Kenyan marathon runner and past winner of the London, Chicago and New York marathons *Pamela Chepchumba (born 1979), Kenyan half marathon and marathon runner *Peninah Jepchumba (born 1985), Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner * Peris Chepchumba (born 1968), Kenyan politician and Member of the National Assembly for the Orange Democratic Movement *Rose Jepchumba Rose Jepchumba (born 14 March 1979 in Marakwet) is a Kenyan runner. At the 2005 World Cross Country Championships she finished ninth in the long race. The Kenyan team, of which Jepchumba was a part, won the silver medal in the team competition. ... (born 1979), Kenyan long-distance runner * Salome Chepchumba (born 1982), Kenyan steeplechase runner * Violah Jepchumba (born 1990), Kenyan half marathon runner See also * Kipchum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kipchumba
Kipchumba is a patronymic of Kenyan / Kalenjin people origin meaning "son of Chumba", or born in the hospital (in the presence of White people).Kipchumba, Paul, ‘‘Oral Literature of the Marakwet of Kenya‘‘, Nairobi, 2016. It may refer to: * Benson Kipchumba Barus (born 1980), Kenyan road runner and winner of the 2011 Prague Marathon * Benson Kipchumba Cherono (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner and 2005 Beijing Marathon winner *Boaz Kipchumba Kaino, Kenyan politician and Member of the National Assembly for the Orange Democratic Movement * Irene Kwambai Kipchumba (born 1978), Kenyan long-distance runner * Jafred Chirchir Kipchumba (born 1983), Kenyan marathon runner and 2011 Eindhoven Marathon winner * Paul Kipchumba (born 1983), foremost young Kenyan writer of Kalenjin descent * Paul Kipchumba Lonyangata (born 1992), Kenyan marathon runner * Peter Kipchumba Rono (born 1967), Kenyan middle-distance runner and 1988 Olympic champion *Robert Kipkorir Kipchumba Robert Kipkorir K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kipchoge
Kipchoge is a name of Kalenjin origin meaning "of the store (he was born in or near a granary)". The name follows a Kalenjin naming custom where the birth name has to describe the time or place of birth (beginning with the prefix 'kip' or 'chep' or 'che'), physical attributes of the baby, the circumstances surrounding the birth, ancestral reincarnation (referred to as kurenaik/kureneet), initiation rites (referred to as tum/tumin), military exploits (names of this kind begin with the prefix 'Bar' e.g Barsoton) or the family's prized possessions (mainly describing oxen or mules, ending with the suffix 'ei' e.g Samoei, Tororei, Tuwei, etc). Famous people with this name include: *Eliud Kipchoge (born 1984), Kenyan long-distance track runner, Olympic and world medallist and marathon world-record holder *Jairus Kipchoge Birech (born 1992), Kenyan steeplechase runner *Kipchoge Keino (born 1940), Kenyan middle- and long-distance track runner and two-time Olympic champion See also *Choge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kipchirchir
Kipchirchir is a name used among the Kalenjin people that means the bearer is a man and was "born after a short labour" as the term "Chirchir" implies haste. Its feminine equivalent is Chepchirchir. Notable People Athletes *Alex Kipchirchir (born 1984), Kenyan middle-distance runner and 2006 Commonwealth Games champion * Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner and 2011 London Marathon winner *Daniel Kipchirchir Komen (born 1984), Kenyan middle-distance runner and two-time world indoor runner-up * Abraham Kipchirchir Rotich (born 1993), Kenyan 800 metres runner *Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (born 1974), Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner and two-time world champion competing for the United States Politicians *William Kipchirchir Samoei arap Ruto (born 1966), President of Kenya See also *Chirchir (other) Chirchir may refer to: Geography * Chirchir, Armenia * Chirchir, Iran, a village in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran * Chirchir secondary school. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jemutai
Jemutai or Chemutai is a name of Kalenjin origin. It indicates that the bearer is a girl or lady and was born near dawn ("Mutai"). It is closely related to "Chepkoech", " Chelimo", "Chepkorir", and "Chepyego". Its Masculine equivalent is Kimutai among the Marakwet, Keiyo, Sabaot, Nandi Nandi may refer to: People * Nandy (surname), Indian surname * Nandi (mother of Shaka) (1760–1827), daughter of Bhebe of the Langeni tribe * Onandi Lowe (born 1974), Jamaican footballer nicknamed Nandi * Nandi Bushell (born 2010), South Afr ..., and the Kipsigis People * Faith Chemutai (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance track runner * Sharon Jemutai Cherop (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner * Lenah Jemutai Cheruiyot (born 1973), Kenyan half marathon runner * Peruth Chemutai (born 1999), Ugandan steeplechase runner * Jane Chemutai Goin, Kenyan news journalist * Albert Chemutai (born 1996), Ugandan steeplechase runner * Doreen Chemutai (born 1996), Ugandan long-distance runner * Immaculate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimutai
Kimutai is a Name of Kalenjin origin. It's indicates that the bearer is a boy and was born near dawn ("Mutai"). It is closely related to "Kipkoech", " Kiplimo", "Kipkorir" and "Kipyego". Its Feminine equivalent is Chemutai among the Marakwet, Keiyo, Sabaot and Kipsigis and Jemutai among the Nandi Notable People *Benjamin Kimutai (born 1971), Kenyan marathon runner and 2002 Amsterdam Marathon winner *David Kimutai (born 1969), Kenyan race walker and 2006 African champion *David Kimutai Too (1968–2008), Kenyan politician for the Orange Democratic Movement *Dr. Albert Kimutai (born 1974), Kenyan scientist, entrepreneur, educationist and politician. Currently a senior lecturer of Microbiology at Kabianga University. *Hellen Jemaiyo Kimutai (born 1977), Kenyan marathon runner and winner of the 2012 Rome Marathon * James Koskei Kimutai (born 1968), Kenyan marathon runner *Japheth Kimutai (born 1978), Kenyan middle-distance runner and 1998 African champion * Julius Kimutai (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
