Thread:Ladybernard/@comment-7808472-20130715213622/@comment-7808472-20130719212253

I found a bunch of names in swahili which all mean "Gift" or "precious item" or other stuff its just a list, my most favorite one was Dafina:

gift-noun zawadi: gift, present, prize, keepsake, memento

kipawa: gift, ability, present, rung of a ladder, small wooden spoon, step

kipaji: gift, forehead, fig. ability, cosmetic or beauty patch applied to the forehead or temple, donation, fig. endowment

bakshishi:tip, alms, bonus, gratuity, donation, gift baraka: blessing, advantage, benefaction, fortune, gift, luck

hatia: guilt, crime, error, fault, gift, gratuity

hiba: souvenir, donation, gift, present

hongera: congratulations, gift, present

jazi: reward, augmentation, compensation, enlargement, excess, gift

jazua: indemnification, reward, compensation, gift, present

maelekeo: tendency, endeavor, inclination, effort, gift, talent

mataka: desire, rubbish, talent, wish, dirt, gift (maTAKA: almost Taka)

matakwa: wish, desire, gift, inclination, need, talent

paji: gift, forehead, offering, present, sacrifice

bahkshishi: alms, bonus, gratuity, tip, donation, gift

sawadi: gift, prize, keepsake, memento, present

tuza: reward, award, distinction, prize, gift, honor

tuzo: award, prize, reward, distinction, gift, honor (Tuzo and Tuza could be twins, haha)

uapo: oath, swearing, vow, gift

uhondo: premium, bonus, entertainment, something extra given without charge, feast, gift

wapo: gift

kilemba: turban, flattery, gratuity, comb of rooster, gift, praise

thawabu: reward, recompense, gift, punishment, retribution

jingizi: gift

upaji: gift, generosity, hospitality

ada: fee, contribution, custom, customary payment, gift, habit

dafina:treasure trove, unexpected present, precious item, treasure, valuable item, gift

pukuso: gift, present