People in Swahili

People

Like in any language, Swahili has words for people you interact with

Fun Fact: Rafiki is the Swahili word for friend.

Family

Swahili	Translation
baba	dad/father
mama	mom/mother
kaka	brother
dada	sister
babu	grandad
bibi	grandma
mjomba	uncle
shangazi	aunt
mpwa	nephew/niece

Other People

Swahili	Translation
mwanaume	man
mwanamke	woman
mvulana	boy
msichana	girl
shangazi	aunt
mjomba	uncle
msafiri	traveller

Professions & Related

Swahili	Translation
mwalimu	teaacher
mwanafunzi	student
mkulima	farmer
daktari	doctor
mpishi	cook