Where does “inyanga” come from?
inyanga (English) comes from Zulu inyanga, from Proto-Bantu mʊ̀gàngà — witch doctor, medicine man.
inyanga (English): In Zulu communities, a traditional doctor or...
Definitions
- In Zulu communities, a traditional doctor or...
Ancestry of “inyanga”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Zulu | inyanga | moon; month; traditional doctor or healer |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | mʊ̀gàngà | witch doctor, medicine man |