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Kenyatta name meaning
Last Name
202
in the U.S.
in 2010
202
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Kenyatta mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Kenyatta
User Submitted Origins
African
76%
Kikuyu
6%
Indian (Sanskrit)
6%
English
6%
Swahili
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Louisiana, U.S., the name Kenyatta is of African origin and means "Kenyatta is West African for musician".
- A user from Guyana says the name Kenyatta is of African origin and means "Musician".
- A user from Alabama, U.S. says the name Kenyatta is of African origin and means "Born leader. Musician;Artist".
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Kenyatta is of African origin and means "Masai name meaning 'warrior's belt'".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Kenyatta means "A type of belt" and is of Kikuyu origin.
- According to a user from Canada, the name Kenyatta is of African origin and means "King".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Kenyatta is of Swahili origin and means "Piercing Spear of Fire".
International Interest
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Notable Persons Named Kenyatta
Notable Persons Named Kenyatta
Buckshot
Buckshot is an east coast hip hop musician. He was most prominent from 1992 to present. Buckshot was given the name Kenyatta Blake on November 19th, 1974 in Brooklyn. Buckshot is also known as Buckshot Shorty, The BDI Thug, and The BDI Thug (Beady-Eyed Thug).
Ken Lawson
Ken Lawson is an actor/rapper. Ken was given the name Kenyatta T. Lawson on January 19th, 1976 in West Covina, California, U.S. Ken is also known as Ken L., Ken Lawson, L, and Ken.
Kenyatta Johnson
Kenyatta Walker
Kenyatta Walker is a football player. Kenyatta was born on February 1st, 1979 in Meridian, Mississippi.
Kenyatta Jones
Kenyatta Jones is a football player. He was most prominent from 2001 to 2008. Kenyatta was born on January 18th, 1979 in Gainesville, Florida.
Kenyatta Wright
Kenyatta Wright is a gridiron football player. Kenyatta was born on February 19th, 1978 in Vian, Oklahoma.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Kenyatta
Notable Persons With the Last Name Kenyatta
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was a President of Kenya, Chairman of KANU, Prime Minister of Kenya, and Chairman ofKANU. Mzee was given the name Kamau in Gatundu. He died on August 22nd, 1978.
Uhuru Kenyatta
Uhuru Kenyatta is a President of Kenya, Leader of Opposition, for Gatundu South, Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya, Minister of Finance, Member of Parliament, forGatundu South, Prime Minister of Kenya, Minister for Finance (Kenya), and National Assembly (Kenya). Uhuru was born on October 26th, 1961 in Nairobi.
Mama Ngina Kenyatta
Mama Ngina Kenyatta is a First Lady of Kenya. Mama was given the name Ngina Muhoho .
Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta
Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta is a First Lady of Kenya. Margaret was given the name Margaret Wanjiru Gakuo on April 8th, 1964. Margaret is also known as Ngina.
Margaret Kenyatta
Margaret was born in 1928.
Robin Kenyatta
Robin was born on March 6th, 1942 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He died on October 28th, 2004.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Kenyatta | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 0.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 83.66% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 6.93% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.44% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Kenyatta
People with the last name Kenyatta are most frequently African American