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

Wambui

Kikuyu for "zebra".

Meaning and origin

Wambui is one of the traditional Agikuyu women's names built on the name of an animal, here the Kikuyu word for zebra.

How to pronounce Wambui

English (US)wahm-BOO-ee /wɑːmˈbuːi/

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