KISWAHILI FOR BEGGINERS: Letter J

Zainabu ChororokaJune 26, 2025
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Word: Jina

Language: Swahili

English Meaning: Name

Meaning in English:”Jina” means “name” in English. It refers to the word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.

🔹 Origin:The word jina in Swahili is of Arabic origin. It comes from the Arabic word “ism” (اسم), meaning “name.” Swahili borrowed many words from Arabic due to centuries of trade and cultural exchange along the East African coast.

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🔹 How to Use in a Sentence:Swahili: Jina langu ni Amina.English: My name is Amina.Swahili: Unaitwa jina gani?English: What is your name?Swahili: Jina hili lina maana kubwa.English: This name has a great meaning. Nimesahau jina la mwalimu.English: I forgot the teacher’s name. Watoto walijifunza kuandika majina yao.English: The children learned to write their names.Jina hili lina maana kubwa katika familia yetu.English: This name has great meaning in our family.

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Zainabu ChororokaJune 26, 2025
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