Word, June 26 -- Jina

Language: Swahili

English Meaning: Name

Meaning in English:”Jina” means “name” in English. It refers to the word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

�� Origin:The word jina in Swahili is of Arabic origin. It comes from the Arabic word “ism” (اسم), meaning “name.” Swahili borrowed many words from Arabic due to centuries of trade and cultural exchange along the East African coast.

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�� How to Use in a Sentence:Swahili: Jina langu ni Amina.English: My name is Amina.Swahili: Unaitwa jina gani?English: What is your na...