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Nyina
Kikuyu (Gikuyu)
English:
Mother
family
8 translations across African languages
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Pre-colonial context
“Motherhood is revered across African cultures as the foundation of community.”
In other languages
Luhya
pre-colonial
Maayi
Bukusu · KE
Correct
Mijikenda
M'ama
Giriama · KE
Correct
Luhya
Mama
Correct
Swahili
pre-colonial
Mama
Correct
Kisii (Gusii)
Mama
Correct
Luhya
pre-colonial
Mama
Wanga · KE
Correct
Maasai (Maa)
Yeyo
Correct
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