Masai (name) explained

Masai is a name of Kenyan origin that may refer to:

Given name

• Masai Russell (born 2000), American sprinter and hurdler
• Masai Ujiri (born 1970), English-born Nigerian basketball executive and former basketball player

Surname

• • Andrew Masai (born 1960), Kenyan long-distance runner
• Edith Masai (born 1967), Kenyan long-distance runner and three-time World Cross Country champion
• Hikaru Masai or Hikaru (born 1987), Japanese pop singer
• Linet Masai (born 1989), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2009 world champion
• Moses Ndiema Masai (born 1986), Kenyan long-distance runner and world medallist, brother of Linet
• Samwel Chebolei Masai (born 2001), Kenyan middle-distance runner

See also

• Barmasai, a related Kenyan name meaning "one who has killed or captured a Masai"^[1]

Notes and References

1. http://www.kenyarunners.com/pages/167372/page167372.html?refresh=1112199340418 Kenyan Names