Moyo Wadyegora

Heart

Moyo Clan10% of Participants
Praise Poem - Wadyegora
Maita Wadyegora, Evo, Moyo, mwana waRusike, Maita vari Dombotombo. Kuzibva zvenyu variMazave, Maita zvenyu vari Mandoga, Kurere N'andu naNherera. Maita varere Mahwemachena, VokwaMuzarabani, vari Shangura, Vari Chikombore, vari Dudzu, Wadyegora wadye mangava, Hwedza rinokudyawo, Maita Chirandu, Mukonde wangu yuyu, Zvaitwa vaHombarume variNhumbe. Aiwa zvaonekwa Moyo, Wadyegora, VokwaRusike, Varere kuMatumbaarira neBinda, Aiwa tatenda vana vaMuzarabani.
Cultural Significance

The importance of the totem Moyo Wadyegora lies in its meaning as a symbol of life, care, and inner strength in Shona culture. It comes from the Moyo (heart) lineage, seen as a "necessity" totem because the heart is essential to all living beings. Moyo Wadyegora identifies a particular branch of this line and connects its bearers to their ancestors, community, and the values of compassion, resilience, and spiritual balance.

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Heart

CLAN

Moyo

PREVALENCE

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

MALE TITLES

DhewaGonoChiranduMoyondizvoSinyoroChiranduGono

FEMALE TITLES

MaMoyoMaMoyoVapamoyo