maarufu

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic مَعْرُوف (maʕrūf, “[commonly] known”).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

maarufu (invariable)

1. popular, famous, distinguished (known by the common people)
2. known (as)

Derived terms

• Nominal derivations:
  • umaarufu (“fame”)