Where does “karamu” come from?
karamu (English) comes from Swahili karamu, from Arabic كَرَم — bounty, generosity; nobleness, kindness.
karamu (English): The feast eaten as part of Kwanzaa celebrations
Definitions
- The feast eaten as part of Kwanzaa celebrations
Ancestry of “karamu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Swahili | karamu | feast, banquet; party, celebration |
| 2 | Arabic | كَرَم | bounty, generosity; nobleness, kindness |