coastal [noun]

Salawa

Maana (Definition)

Chants of blessings and praises showered upon the groom during coastal Swahili Nikah weddings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wedding blessing shower

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

salawa za harusi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic ṣalawāt via Swahili Coastal

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walimba salawa wakati bwana harusi akiingia."

Translation: The elders sang wedding blessings as the groom entered.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

duaa Baraka Sherehe