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Cheplanget

Kalenjin

English: Leopard

Leopard is a clan totem among several Kalenjin sub-groups; also listed as Kobilo in Tugen clans

Kalenjin · KE

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Pre-colonial context

“The leopard symbolises courage, power, and nobility across Africa. Zulu royalty traditionally wear leopard skin as a mark of status.”

In other languages

Swahilipre-colonial
Chui
Luhyapre-colonial
Engwe
Bukusu · KE
Ndebelepre-colonial
Ingwe
Zulupre-colonial
Ingwe
Totem animal of the Zulu — symbolises courage, power, and nobility.
Vendapre-colonial
Ingwe
Luhyapre-colonial
Ingwe
Wanga · KE
Xhosapre-colonial
Ingwe
Siswatipre-colonial
Ingwe
Afrikaanspre-colonial
Luiperd
Shonapre-colonial
Mbada
Tswana (Setswana)pre-colonial
Nkwe
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Other meanings

“Ingwe (Luhya)” also means

Healing plant
healing plant
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