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The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means "first fruits of the harvest".

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What is the Swahili 'Kwanzaa' in English?

"First" is an English equivalent of "Kwanzaa." The word comes from the widely used Swahili language of Africa. It comes from a Swahili phrase meaning "first fruits."


In which language is the word 'Kwanzaa'?

Kiswahili


Why does Kwanzaa have 2 A's?

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How do you say Merry Christmas in Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is not a language, it's a celebration of family and cultures. It's common to use the phrase "Happy Kwanza" or "Heri za kwanzaa"


What does imanu mean in the hawaiian language?

The word imani does not mean anything in the Hawaiian language. The word imani is a Swahili name that means faith and it is the word for the last day of Kwanzaa.


Kwanzaa come from what language?

Kwanzaa was made up or created from the Swahili term "matunda yakwanza." The meaning of which is usually expressed as "first fruit."


Where does the name Michael originate?

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What does the green candle stand for on Kwanzaa?

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Does Kwanzaa have a santa Claus figure?

yes his name is jamal


What language did the name Sammael come from?

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