Nairobi

place of cool waters

GenderUnisexOriginMaasai (place: Nairobi, Kenya)Say itny-ROH-beePopularityUncommon
Pronounced ny-ROH-bee

About the name Nairobi

Nairobi carries the vibrant energy of East Africa's largest city. It's a bold, distinctive name full of life.

Vibrant, bold, and quietly dynamic.

Fun fact

Nairobi's name comes from a Maasai phrase meaning 'place of cool waters.'

Nicknames for Nairobi

Robi

Variations

Nyrobi

Sibling name ideas

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