Where does “ashiki” come from?
ashiki (Swahili) comes from Arabic عِشْق — love, passion; love, romantic passion.
ashiki (Swahili): strong desire, affection
Definitions
- strong desire, affection
Ancestry of “ashiki”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | عِشْق | love, passion; love, romantic passion |