Where does “ikosi” come from?
ikosi (Southern Ndebele) comes from Proto-Bantu nkócì — lion.
ikosi (Southern Ndebele): chief
Definitions
- chief
Ancestry of “ikosi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | nkócì | lion |
ikosi (Southern Ndebele) comes from Proto-Bantu nkócì — lion.
ikosi (Southern Ndebele): chief
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | nkócì | lion |