Mũirũ
/ moo-EE-roo /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Dignified
Meaning & Etymology
Black
Black
Etymology
From the Meru word mũirũ meaning ‘black’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu
Cultural context
In Meru culture, black is a symbol of power and dignity.
Symbolism
Represents power, dignity, and the beauty of blackness.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony involves elders blessing the child with the strength of a black stone.
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