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omwana

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Kabwa

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Etymology

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From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jánà.

Noun

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omwana (plural abhaana)

  1. child

References

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  • Philipo, Nyamisana Hamis, Walker, John B. (2016) "Kabwa - Swahili - English Dictionary."[1], SIL International

Luganda

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Etymology

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From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jánà.

Noun

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omwana (class I, plural abaana, base state mwana, plural base state baana)

  1. child

References

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The Essentials of Luganda, J. D. Chesswas, 4th edition. Oxford University Press: Nairobi. 1967, p. 15.

Nyankole

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Etymology

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From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jánà.

Noun

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omwana

  1. baby
  2. child