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coastal [noun]

Ruhani

Maana (Definition)

A benevolent spiritual entity or guardian spirit in Coastal Swahili lore.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ethereal spirit / spiritual guardian entity

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

spirit

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

"Mganga alisema nyumba hiyo inalindwa na ruhani mwema."

Translation: The medicine man said that house is protected by a benevolent spirit entity.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Pasua jiniSura ya malaikaRoho
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