Kenya

Kenya in Oromo language means ours. Who are Oromos? Here is where it gets interesting. Oromos are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting central and southern Ethiopia making up 40% of the Ethiopian population which is the majority. 50 million to be exact. There are also a considerable number of Oromos in northern Kenya who shares border with southern Ethiopia. Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda also have people with Oromo ethnic background. Oromos used to be quite the influential people back in the days, especially for being warriors. Ethiopia wouldn't have been the only African country defending itself from European colonialism if it wasn't for the brave Oromo generals and warriors. What I am trying to say is that it is highly probable that Oromos used to call the Kenyan land ours and that the name stuck with modern Kenya.

The name Kenya is derived from Mt Kenya. In the local languages, Kikuyu and Embu the mountain is called "Kirinyaga" and in the Kamba language it is called "Kinyaa." The British Colonials decided to go with "Kenya." Both words in the local languages mean "God's resting place."

Extreme in fortune, health and wealth. That's why I named my daughter, Kenya Alexandria because Kenya is not just a country. Kenya has a meaning.

It is a Kiswahili word meaning Animal Horn.