Family in Gikuyu

Family in Gikuyu is an important aspect of the Kikuyu culture.

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Father

Baba

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Mother

Mami / Maitũ

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Son

Mũriũ

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Daughter

Mwarĩ

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Sister

Mwarĩ wa nyina

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Brother

Mũrũ wa nyina

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Grandfather

Guka

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Grandmother

Cũcũ

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Uncle

Mama

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Aunt

Tata

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Cousin(male)

Mũrũ wa tata

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Cousin(female)

Mwarĩ wa tata

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Nephew

Mũihwa

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Niece

Mũihwa

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