Cherono
Cherono 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
See also
- Kiprono, related name meaning "son of Rono"
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