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Nahodha

Ship captain

nah-HOH-dah

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Origin

Swahili

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

nah-HOH-dah

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

Reflects the Swahili seafaring heritage, wishing the child leadership over his destiny.

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