A Look At The Kalenjin Name - Korir

[Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi]

Korir is a Kalenjin name traditionally given to a child born shortly before dawn, when the sun has not yet risen but its reddish glow can already be seen on the horizon.

For a girl, the name may be Chepkorir, or one of its variations, such as Jepkorir. For a boy, it is Kipkorir, while among the Pokot, it may be shortened to Pkor.

When used as a surname, the prefix Kip- is dropped, leaving Korir.

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