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My name is Nairobi although i'm not from there it means "the place of cool waters"

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The name 'Nairobi' is derived from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nairobi," which translates to "cool water." This name likely refers to the Nairobi River, which supplied water to the early Maasai settlements in the area.

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