What does Kip mean in Kalenjin?
Typically, a child is given a name at birth that relates to the circumstances of the birth. A boy’s name usually starts with the prefix Kip, a girls with Che or Chep. Thus, for example, a boy born at dawn may be Kipkoech; one born at sunset, Kiplagat; born outdoors, Kipsang; born during a drought, Kipkemei, and so on.
What does Kip mean in Kenyan names?
Typically, a child is given a name at birth that relates to the circumstances of the birth. A boys name usually starts with the prefix Kip, a girls with Che or Chep. Thus, for example, a boy born at dawn may be Kipkoech; one born at sunset, Kiplagat; born outdoors, Kipsang; born during a drought, Kipkemei, and so on.
What does arap mean in Kalenjin?
son of
Arap is patronym meaning son of. It was traditionally given following the labetab eun (kelab eun) ceremony and all initiates would after the ceremony acquire their father’s name e.g Toroitich son of Kimoi and Kipkirui son of Kiprotich would after the ceremony be Toroitich arap Moi and Kipkirui arap Rotich.
What does kiprono mean?
Kiprono is a masculine given name of Kalenjin origin. The name indicates that the bearer was born near dusk as sheep and goats returned from grazing (“rot nego”), usually around 5 to 6 p.m. It is related to the name “Kiprotich.” The feminine equivalent is Cherono.
What does Kiplagat mean?
son born at dawn
Kiplagat (also Kiplangat) is a personal name used by the Kalenjin people in Kenya and Uganda, meaning son born at dawn.
What is the meaning of kipsigis?
Definition of Kipsigis 1a : a predominantly pastoral people of west-central Kenya. b : a member of such people. 2 : nandi.
What language do kalenjins speak?
Kalenjin, in itself is not a single language, but rather a grouping of eight linguistically and culturally related dialects which include, the Kipsigis, Keiyo, Tugen Nandi, Marakwet, Sabaot, Pokot and Terik (Ogot 1976). The origin of the name Kalenjin can be traced back to the 1940’s.
What are Kalenjins known for?
A significant majority of Kalenjin speakers are primarily subsistence farmers, they cultivate grains such as maize and wheat and, to a lesser extent, sorghum and millet or practice a pastoralist lifestyle; rearing beef, goats and sheep for meat production.
Which language is common in Kenya?
Swahili
English
Kenya/Official languages
What does the word Kalenjin mean?
I say (to you)
The Kalenjin languages are a family of a dozen Southern Nilotic languages spoken in Kenya, eastern Uganda and northern Tanzania. The term Kalenjin comes from an expression meaning “I say (to you)” or “I have told you” (present participle tense).