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.
People
edit- Faith Chemutai (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance track runner
- Sharon Jemutai Cherop (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner
- Lenah Jemutai Cheruiyot (born 1973), Kenyan half marathon runner
- Peruth Chemutai (born 1999), Ugandan steeplechase runner
- Jane Chemutai Goin, Kenyan news journalist
- Albert Chemutai (born 1996), Ugandan steeplechase runner
- Doreen Chemutai (born 1996), Ugandan long-distance runner
- Immaculate Chemutai (born 1987), Ugandan marathon runner
- Fancy Chemutai (born 1995), Kenyan half marathon runner
- Phyllis Chemutai (born 1962), Ugandan politician
- Everlyn Chemutai (born 1976), Ugandan accountant and legislator