Ngai is a male name of Vietnamese origin, meaning "Sage Spice." In the spirituality of the Kikuyu, Embu, Meru, Kamba, and Maasai groups of Kenya and Tanzania, Ngai (also known as Múrungu or Enkai) is the monolithic Supreme God. Revered as the omnipotent creator of the universe, Ngai is worshipped facing Mt. Kirinyaga (Mount Kenya) and is associated with brightness, symbolized by the sacred Mugumo tree. In the Kikuyu creation myth, Ngai created humanity and the first man and woman, while the Maasai view Ngai as an androgynous Supreme Creator whose dwelling is "The Mountain of God." In both traditions, religious ceremonies, sacrifices, and libations are offered to Ngai during important life stages and natural phenomena. These beliefs and practices highlight the deep reverence and significance of Ngai in the spiritual and cultural traditions of these East African communities.