"Maravi" meaning in English

See Maravi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Possibly derives from Chichewa Maláŵi (“flames”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ny|lawi|Maláŵi|flames}} Chichewa Maláŵi (“flames”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Maravi
  1. (historical) A kingdom that straddled the modern borders of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, in the 16th century. Tags: historical Categories (place): Historical polities
    Sense id: en-Maravi-en-name-HmFkcI4~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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