At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the leopard
- Origin
- Kikuyu (Kenya)
- Pronunciation
- wahn-GAH-ree
Wangari is a Kikuyu (Kenya) name meaning “of the leopard”. It appears in our list of 200+ Tough, Badass Girl Names for a Fierce Little Force.
Meaning & Origin of Wangari
Meaning: Of the leopard.
Origin: Kikuyu (Kenya).
How to Pronounce Wangari
wahn-GAH-reeIPA /wɑːŋˈɡɑːri/
Popularity of Wangari
Wangari doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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