Omujuda

Herero

Etymology

From Omu- (“Prefix denoting ethnonyms”) +‎ juda (“Judah”). Cognate with Zemba Omujuda (“Jew”) and Tumbuka muYuda (“Jew”).

Noun

Omujuda class 1 (plural Ovajuda)

  1. Jew

References

  • Bible Society in Namibia, Ombeipara, 2021 - Ester 2:5, Ovaroma 2

Zemba

Etymology

From Omu- (“Prefix denoting ethnonyms”) +‎ juda (“Judah”). Cognate with Herero Omujuda (“Jew”) and Tumbuka muYuda (“Jew”).

Noun

Omujuda class 1 (plural Ovajuda)

  1. Jew

References

  • Bible Society in Namibia, Etestamende Epe Moludhimba, 2010 - Ovaroma 2
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