"Nairobi" meaning in Dutch

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Proper name

IPA: /nɑjˈroː.bi/ Audio: Nl-Nairobi.ogg
Etymology: From English Nairobi, ultimately from Maasai enkare nyrobi. Etymology templates: {{bor|nl|en|Nairobi}} English Nairobi, {{der|nl|mas|enkare nyrobi}} Maasai enkare nyrobi Head templates: {{nl-proper noun|n}} Nairobi n
  1. Nairobi (the capital city of Kenya) Tags: neuter Categories (place): Cities in Kenya, Places in Kenya Related terms: Nairobisch [adjective]
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