Shaba

[ shah-buh ]

noun

1. former name of Katanga.

Shaba

/ ˈʃɑːbə /

noun

1. the former name (1972–97) of Katanga

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shaba¹

First recorded in 1970–75; from Swahili shaba “brass,” from Arabic shabah

Example Sentences

The Hebrew verb Shaba, to swear, is evidently derived from Sheba seven, and denoted a sevenfold affirmation.

From Project Gutenberg

The word Sheba means “the seven,” but the early scribes appear to have understood it as shaba, “he swears,” as in Gen. xxi.

From Project Gutenberg