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.

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