Jemutai

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Jemutai or Chemutai is a name of Kalenjin origin. It indicates that the bearer is a girl or lady and was born near dawn ("Mutai"). It is closely related to "Chepkoech", " Chelimo", "Chepkorir", and "Chepyego". Its Masculine equivalent is Kimutai among the Marakwet, Keiyo, Sabaot, Nandi, and the Kipsigis

People[]

  • Faith Chemutai (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance track runner
  • Sharon Jemutai Cherop (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner
  • Lenah Jemutai Cheruiyot (born 1973), Kenyan half marathon runner
  • Peruth Chemutai (born 1999), Ugandan steeplechase runner
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