Mwenya
From Chewa, derived from a type of flowering tree: Breonadia salicina.
Meaning and origin
Mwenya is a Chewa name given to both boys and girls, taking its origin from the vernacular name of a flowering tree native to southern Africa.
How to pronounce Mwenya
| Zulu (South Africa) | MWEN-yah /ˈmwen.ja/ |
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