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Nabihi

Dagbani · Dagomba (Dagbon), Northern Region · Kinship

The Dagbani Dictionary gives nabihi (also nabii) as the plural of nabia, 'son of a chief; prince; descendant of a chief'. Nabihi therefore means chiefs' sons, princes or royal descendants.

The nabihi of the town sat together at the ceremony.

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