Jemutai or Chemutai is a name of Kalenjin origin. It indicates the bearer is a girl or lady born near dawn ("Mutai"). It is closely related to "Chepkoech," " Chelimo," "Chepkorir," and "Chepyego." Its masculine equivalent is Kimutai among the Marakwet, Keiyo, Sabaot, Nandi, and Kipsigis.
People Faith Chemutai (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance track runner Sharon Jemutai Cherop (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner Lenah Jemutai Cheruiyot (born 1973), Kenyan half marathon runner Peruth Chemutai (born 1999), Ugandan steeplechase runner Jane Chemutai Goin, Kenyan news journalist Albert Chemutai (born 1996), Ugandan steeplechase runner Doreen Chemutai (born 1996), Ugandan long-distance runner Immaculate Chemutai (born 1987), Ugandan marathon runner Fancy Chemutai (born 1995), Kenyan half marathon runner Phyllis Chemutai (born 1962), Ugandan politician Everlyn Chemutai (born 1976), Ugandan accountant and legislator