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GirlEast African (Kikuyu, Luhya, Oromo, Ganda and others)

Mukami

Kikuyu for one who milks cattle, from the verb for milking.

Meaning and origin

Mukami is a Kikuyu girls' name built on the verb for milking, from a farming society in which keeping cattle was central to a family's wealth and daily routine.

How to pronounce Mukami

English (US)moo-KAH-mee /muːˈkɑːmi/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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