Where does “dana” come from?
dana (Zulu) comes from Zulu de, from Proto-Bantu -dàì — long.
dana (Zulu): Alternative form of -jana; to become sad
Definitions
- Alternative form of -jana; to become sad
Ancestry of “dana”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Zulu | de | long; tall, high; always |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | -dàì | long |