Imana
/ ee-MAH-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇮 Burundi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
God
God
Etymology
Derived from the Kirundi word imana, meaning ‘God’ or ‘supreme being’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
In Burundi culture, the concept of Imana is central to traditional spirituality, representing the supreme deity and source of life.
Symbolism
Represents divine protection and connection to the spiritual realm.
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