Jerotich
Kiprotich or Jerotich is a Kalenjin name, common in parts of Kenya and Uganda inhabited by the Kalenjin people. It stems from the term "Rot Tich" which means cattle moving in from pasture which is between 5 pm and 6 pm. The prefix Chep- or Jep-, implies that the bearer is a female and was born while cattle where moving in from pasture. It is closely related to Cherono or Jerono. Its masculine equivalent is Kiprotich.
Athletes
- Cynthia Jerotich Limo, Kenyan half marathon runner
- Gladys Jerotich Kipkemoi, Kenyan steeplechase runner
- Irene Jerotich Kosgei, Kenyan marathon runner
- Purity Cherotich Kirui,Kenyan steeplechase runner
- Rose Jerotich Kosgei, Kenyan half marathon runner
- Fancy Cherotich, Kenyan steeplechase runner