Nairobi: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Cool water
Origin
Maasai
Pronunciation
nye-ROH-bee

Nairobi is a Maasai name used for both boys and girls meaning “cool water”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Nairobi

Meaning: Cool water.

Origin: Maasai.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Nairobi

nye-ROH-beeIPA /naɪˈroʊbi/

Popularity of Nairobi

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