Dictionary/Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

animals

7 translations across African languages✓ Verified

Pre-colonial context

Locally viewed as a symbol of gentleness and peace despite their fearsome appearance. The white rhino's name comes from a mistranslation of Dutch 'wijd' (wide).

Translations

Shonapre-colonial
Chipembere
Swahilipre-colonial
Kifaru
Afrikaanspre-colonial
Renoster
Vendapre-colonial
Thema
Tswana (Setswana)pre-colonial
Tshukudu
Zulupre-colonial
UBhejane
Black rhino; white rhino is 'uMkhombe'.
Xhosapre-colonial
Umkhombe
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