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Nkoyie

“She of the wild olive tree”

n-KOH-yee-eh

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Origin

Maasai

Language

Nilo-Saharan

Pronunciation

n-KOH-yee-eh

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

A Maasai botanical name connecting the girl to the oloirien (wild olive), a sacred tree in Maasai tradition.

Related Names

Naisula

She who is strong; pillar

Naramat

Blessed one; the fortunate

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