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Olekina

“He who is soft-spoken; gentle”

oh-leh-KEE-nah

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Origin

Maasai

Language

Nilo-Saharan

Pronunciation

oh-leh-KEE-nah

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Maasai name celebrating gentle speech, valued alongside warrior strength in Maasai society.

Notable People

Ledama Olekina, Kenyan senator

Related Names

Ole

Son of

Parsitau

Born during the hunt; the hunter

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