Meaning: She who shapes
The story
Mumbi means “she who shapes” in Kikuyu. In the Kikuyu origin tradition she is the wife of Gikuyu and mother of nine daughters, giving the name a specific ancestral setting.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Mythical
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Mumbi comes from Kikuyu.
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