Where does “kgosi” come from?
kgosi (Sotho) comes from Proto-Bantu nkócì — lion.
kgosi (Sotho): chief, chieftain; king
Definitions
- chief, chieftain; king
Ancestry of “kgosi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | nkócì | lion |
kgosi (Sotho) comes from Proto-Bantu nkócì — lion.
kgosi (Sotho): chief, chieftain; king
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | nkócì | lion |