Cherono

Cherono (Alternative: Jerono) is a name of Kalenjin origin. It indicates that the bearer is a woman and was born near dusk as sheep return from pasture ("Rot Nego"), which is usually between 2 pm and 4 pm. It is closely related to "Kiprotich". Its male equivalent is Kiprono.

Notable people

  • Cherono Koech (born 1992), Kenyan middle-distance runner and 2012 Olympian
  • Abraham Cherono (born 1980), Kenyan steeplechase and cross country runner
  • Gladys Cherono (born 1983), Kenyan long-distance track runner and two-time African champion
  • Joyce Cherono Laboso, Kenyan politician and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya
  • Lawrence Cherono, Kenyan long-distance runner, Boston Marathon champion
  • Mercy Cherono (born 1991), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 2013 World Championships medalist
  • Priscah Jepleting Cherono (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 2007 World Championships medalist
  • Stephen Cherono (born 1982), Kenyan steeplechase runner and two-time world champion, competing for Qatar as Saif Saaeed Shaheen
  • Jerono Phylis Rotich, Professor of Kinesiology at North Carolina Central University

See also

  • Kiprono, related name meaning "son of Rono"
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