Where does “inkosikazi” come from?
inkosikazi (Xhosa) comes from Xhosa inkosi, from Proto-Bantu nkócì — lion.
inkosikazi (Xhosa): lady, madam, married woman
Definitions
- lady, madam, married woman
Ancestry of “inkosikazi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Xhosa | inkosi | chief, king |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | nkócì | lion |