Pre-colonial context
“Despite its reputation, the Zulu name 'Mpisi' means 'the purifier', 'the cleaner', and 'the one who makes things orderly'.”
In other languages
Swahilipre-colonial
Fisi
Luhyapre-colonial
Ifisi
Wanga · KE
Luhya
Imbitsi
Marama · KE
Luhya
Imbitsi
Marachi · KE
Siswatipre-colonial
Mpisi
Swati · SZ
Zulupre-colonial
Mpisi
Means 'the purifier' / 'the one who makes things orderly'.
Luhyapre-colonial
Namunyu
Bukusu · KE
Vendapre-colonial
Phele
Tswana (Setswana)pre-colonial
Phiri
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