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Kabwa
Etymology
From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jánà.
Noun
omwana (plural abhaana)
- child
References
- Philipo, Nyamisana Hamis, Walker, John B. (2016) "Kabwa - Swahili - English Dictionary.", SIL International
Luganda
Etymology
From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jánà.
Noun
omwana (class I, plural abaana, base state mwana, plural base state baana)
- child
References
The Essentials of Luganda, J. D. Chesswas, 4th edition. Oxford University Press: Nairobi. 1967, p. 15.
Nyankole
Etymology
From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jánà.
Noun
omwana
- baby
- child