Etymology

nyabinghi

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Today it means: A style of music and a rhythm associated with the sect and ceremony, and with reggae music. Full definition →

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nyabinghi · noun1

From Nyabinghi, the name of a legendary Ugandan/Rwandan tribe queen.

Nyabinghi · proper noun, noun2

  1. Bantu · borrowed from
  2. English todayNyabinghi

Most likely from a Great Lakes Bantu language. Compare Tooro -nya- (“pertaining to”) and ingi (“rich in; plentiful in”). The spelling with -gh- may reflect an early spelling of /ŋɡ/ to distinguish it from the simple /ŋ/.

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