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Mungu
Swahili
English:
God
culture
5 translations across African languages
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Pre-colonial context
“The concept of a supreme creator exists across African spiritual traditions.”
In other languages
Luhya
pre-colonial
Khakaba
Giver of life and gifts.
Wanga · KE
Correct
Meru (Kimeru)
Murungu
Correct
Embu (Kiembu)
Ngai
Correct
Luo
Nyasaye
Correct
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Other meanings
“Khakaba (Luhya)” also means
Name of god
name of God, i.e., as giver of life and gifts
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