What does kwanza mean in English?

Answer 1

Kwanzaa is the name of an African-American holiday that began in 1966. According to the creator of the holiday, Karenga, the name "Kwanzaa" derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits of the harvest", although a more conventional translation would simply be "first fruits.

The word "kwanzaa" itself resembles Swahili but is not an actual Swahili word.

Answer 2

Kwanzaa, which translates roughly as first fruits, is not actually a Swahili word. According to The Official Kwanzaa Web Site (see Related Links), it is derived from matunda ya kwanza, a Swahili phrase that means the first fruits. The word, kwanzaa, takes the form of a blend of two Swahili words, Kwanza, which means first, and kuzaa, which means to give birth and is used of both animals and plants.

"Kwanzaa" would have a similar meaning. The extra "a" on Kwanzaa was simply to avoid leaving out a child, when seven children volunteered to carry the six letters of "Kwanza."

For more information on this holiday, see the official Kwanzaa website via the Related Links.

Answer 3

A kwanza is a monetary unit of Angola-which is a country in Africa. It is equal to 100 lwei. Think of a kwanza as a dollar and Angolan lwei as cents.

Answer 4

Honor the African tradition of harvest festivals. (apex)