Names of the Almighty

Kalenjin Religion

The Kalenjin were monotheistic and believed in one supreme God known as Asiis.

Asiis was understood as both the visible sun and the invisible divine presence behind it, representing life, power, and spiritual authority.

Attributes and Names of Asiis

• Asiis / Asiista – Refers to the sun and the divine spirit behind it.
• Cheptalel / Cheptalil – The supreme being with a personal nature.
• Chepopkooiyo – God of protection.
• Chepomirchiio – God of war; overseer of armies.
• Chepkeelyen Sogol – The one with nine legs; symbol of divine infinity.
• Chemalus – The one with unconquerable wisdom.
• Chepokimabai – Deity of harvest and provision.
• Weeriit Neoo – The one who connects God with mankind.
• Cheboo – The great one.
• Chepwooboit – The great worker.
• Chepkochor – The rising one; symbol of glory and beauty like the rising sun.
• Tororot – The Most High.
• Lilat – The anointed one for a holy purpose.