Where Does Bwana Come from?

bwa·na. Used as a form of respectful address in parts of Africa. [Swahili, from Arabic 'abūnā, our father : 'abū, bound form of 'ab, father; see ʔb in Semitic roots + -nā, our.]

Where does the word Bwana come from?

Borrowed from Swahili bwana (“master”), from Arabic أَبُونَا‎ (ʾabūnā, “our father”).

What does Bwana mean in India?

bwänə (historical) Master; sir. noun. 5.

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