This archive report was first published on 6 May 2020.
Gospel artist Kambua has shared the meaning behind her name, revealing that it means 'Of the rain'. According to her, she was named after her grandmother and was born on a rainy November day.
She took to social media to encourage her fans to share the meaning behind their names, sparking a lively conversation.
- Some of the interesting meanings shared include: J_Laigong: Born at night Muthoni Mukiri: Muthoni means 'Shy one' Muthoni Makena: Makena means 'Joyous and happiness', Muthoni means 'In laws', and Nyakio means 'A hard worker' Kanini Edith: 'Mumbua' meaning 'Born during rainy season' Mess mwende: Mwende means 'Beloved' Rosyn1: Ng'endo meaning 'Journey' Anne nymoh: Anne means 'Grace' Nabalayo: 'Nabalayo' means 'Born during the planting season of njahi or chimbalayo in Luhya' Pauline Anne: Anyango means 'Born in mid morning just before the hot sun' Kendi6722: Kendi means 'Loved one', named after an aunt who was the only girl and loved as the only daughter Mawia komu: Mawia – 'Jobs', her mum worked till the last day Diana Kithinji: Nkatha meaning 'One to be praised' Esytwts: Esther meaning 'A star or a Persian queen' Faith Tanuey: Chebet born during the day, specifically at midday Nyamms Kings: Nyambura meaning 'Rain'
