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coastal [noun]

Abawi

Maana (Definition)

Refers to paternal lineage or ancestral heritage in coastal genealogies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

patronymic title / ancestral lineage

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukoo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'abawi'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alieleza abawi yake kuanzia mababu zake."

Translation: He explained his paternal lineage starting from his ancestors.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
NasabaUkoo wa Samba
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