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.

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