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