Family & Kinship

Joot gi Anyuola

Key relational titles and kinship terms that bind Luo families and the church community.

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Father
English Father
Kiswahili Baba
Dho-Luo Root Wuoro
Dho-Roho Njaimpi
Pronunciation: [N-jah-eem-pee]

The head of the family, protector, provider, and patriarchal spiritual leader.

Mother
English Mother
Kiswahili Mama
Dho-Luo Root Miyo
Dho-Roho Seshi
Pronunciation: [Seh-shee]

The loving heart and matriarch of the home, caregiver and teacher of moral values.

Child / Baby
English Child / Baby
Kiswahili Mtoto
Dho-Luo Root Nyathi
Dho-Roho Joke
Pronunciation: [Joh-keh]

A precious gift from God bringing laughter, continuity, and promise of future generations.

Elder / Old Man
English Elder / Old Man
Kiswahili Mzee
Dho-Luo Root Jaduong'
Dho-Roho Wothaig
Pronunciation: [Woh-thah-ee-g]

Respected community elder and custodian of traditional lore, wisdom, and clan arbitration.

Sister
English Sister
Kiswahili Dada
Dho-Luo Root Nyamin
Dho-Roho Josend
Pronunciation: [Joh-seh-nd]

Female sibling in the home and spiritual sister in the body of Christ.

Brother
English Brother
Kiswahili Kaka
Dho-Luo Root Omin
Dho-Roho Isend
Pronunciation: [Ee-seh-nd]

Male sibling standing together in loyalty, work, and community duty.

Friend / Companion
English Friend / Companion
Kiswahili Rafiki
Dho-Luo Root Osiep
Dho-Roho Ing'eub
Pronunciation: [Ee-ng-eh-oob]

Cherished comrade who sticks closer than a brother in times of both trials and triumphs.

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