baniani
Swahili
Alternative forms
- banyani
Etymology
From Arabic بَنْيَان (banyān), from Gujarati વાણિયો (vāṇiyo, “merchant”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
baniani (ma class, plural mabaniani)
- banyan (Indian merchant)
- Hindu
- Synonym: Mhindu
Usage notes
The sense "Hindu" is nowadays used by non-Hindus, primarily Muslims, and may carry negative connotations.