Where does “utu” come from?
utu (Swahili) comes from Proto-Bantu *bʊ̀ntʊ̀ — humanity, mankind.
utu (Swahili): humanity, human nature, ubuntu
Definitions
- humanity, human nature, ubuntu
Ancestry of “utu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | *bʊ̀ntʊ̀ | humanity, mankind |