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Recorded Praise Names

These are praise names, not a full recitation.

MhaziGurundoroMurambwi

Written down by families and by the people who recorded them.

About This Record

What Was Written Down

BEINGAFRICAN: adopted by clans known for courage and strength.

Families Tell This Differently

Families who carry this name tell parts of it differently. Each way it has been told is below.

The sources diverge

  • Samaita recorded with Shumba (PINDULA: 'Shumba Samaita')
  • Samaita recorded with Tembo (ZIMBORIGINAL)

The chidawo Samaita is recorded under two different mitupo by two sources. Both records are kept and neither is chosen. See the same flag on Tembo (Mbizi).

Where This Comes From

Written down by
  • zimboriginal.com (read 2026-08-12)

Recorded Alongside

  • Dziva Also recorded among the vaShona.
  • Gwai Also recorded among the vaShona.
  • Mbeva Also recorded among the vaShona.
  • Moyo Also recorded among the vaShona.
  • Nzou Also recorded among the vaShona.
  • Shava Also recorded among the vaShona.

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