Moyo Nematombo

Heart

Moyo Clan10% of Participants
Praise Poem - Nematombo
Maita Moyo, Maita Nematombo, Bvumavaranda vakadzi vachiza voga, KuzivazvenyuvariUzozviNhandare, Vomuti unokope chirimo, Kukope zhizha unoshura ndove, Zvaitwa mwana waMugumu, Maita Dzimbabwe, VaMarumbidza, Vakarumbidza mhuri nedzisi dzavo, Vano muti unobva Njaira, Ukarinze matehwe achaona. Tatenda Maseka, Moyo yangu yiyi. Maita vemhaswa, Vana meso ari patiku, Ukaisvosva yakunuma, Vorupazho rutete tete Rukobvu runopanura nguo, Maita mwana waGumboremvura, Mambo usitandavare, Kutandavara kunova nomubvumbi. Maita Shai, maitaChirandu. Tatenda muGomo wangu yuyu, Aiwa zvaonekwa Moyo, Nematombo.
Cultural Significance

The Moyo Nematombo totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Heart in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Moyo clan and their ancestral heritage.

“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Heart

CLAN

Moyo

PREVALENCE

10% of Participants
Common Regions
Masvingo
Murehwa
Rusape
Gutu
Bikita
Chipinge
Masvingo
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

Dhewa

FEMALE TITLES

MaMoyoMaMoyoVapamoyo
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”
— Shona Cultural Wisdom