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Incata Homeland Definitions

Many of the words and phrases used as names and descriptions have been drawn predominately from Swahili as well as several other African languages in keeping with the overall mythology that I am constructing around Bealz, Monie and Askauri's world. I have taken liberties with pronunciation and word formations, attempting to create a unique language structure for the Incata that honors its ties to Africa, as both represented within this fictional framework, and in its creative influence on me.

Here's the list of words and phrases so far. I'll add to it as the story continues. The root words, unless otherwise noted, are Swahili:

Belozi Bin Askuari = The Emissary, Son of Askauri
Balozi – Consul/Ambassador

Monique Felani-Kakua Binti = Daughter of Earth, The Undying Warrior
Munyika (Shona of Zimbabwe) – Earth
Fela (W. African) – Warlike
Kokumo (an Oriki name) – Undying/This one will not die
Binti – Daughter

Askuari Bin Qwana = Graceful Warrior, Son of the King
Askari – Warrior
Uzuri – Grace
Bwana – God/Boss/King

Askai = Warrior's Clan, Defenders
Askari – Warrior

Dakari = Bliss/Happiness
Dakarai (Zimbabwean) – Happiness

Shujua'a-vri Nwamke = Warrior Woman
Shujaa – Warrior
Mwanamke – Woman

Anansia Shitani = Spider Demon
Ananse (Akan) – Spider
Shetani- Demon

Nafasi Madaraka = Place of Power
Isiyoonekana – Invisible
Madarakani - Power

Chakiti Enzi = The Throne
Kiti Cha Enzi- Throne

Malikia Azuri = Beautiful Queen
Nzuri – Beautiful
Malkia - Queen

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