At a Glance
- Origin
- Kikuyu (Kenyan)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JOH-moh
Jomo is a Kikuyu (Kenyan) boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love.
Meaning & Origin of Jomo
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenyan).
A common claim: Jomo is said to mean 'burning spear' Actually: 'Burning spear' was a nickname and praise title tied to Jomo Kenyatta (later borrowed by a reggae musician), not a translation of the given name Jomo itself.
Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jomo
JOH-mohIPA /ˈdʒoʊmoʊ/
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