Kahwa
/ ka-hwa /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Welcoming
Meaning & Etymology
Coffee
Coffee
Etymology
Derived from the Kirundi word kahwa, meaning ‘coffee’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
In Hutu culture, coffee is a symbol of hospitality and warmth.
Symbolism
Represents hospitality, warmth, and the richness of life.