The Twelve Months of The Year in Maragoli

Like any other tribe, the Maragoli people have names for the months in their language. As you’ll see, these names often correspond with the seasons and natural events of the year.

1. Mweru wukutanga – January
Umweri gwi Kimiyu

2. Mweri gwakaviri – February
Umweri gwu Vukusi

3. Mweri gwa Kavaga – March
Umweri gwi Vimera

4. Umweri gwa Kane – April
Umweri gwukwigala Uvukusi or Mweri gwi Risembera

5. Umweri gwa Katano – May
Umweri wi Zing’ora

6. Umweri wa Sita – June
Umweri gwi Kiyange

Also Read: Maragoli Dictionary-Learning Maragoli

7. Umweri wa Saba – July
Umweri wi Rigisula

8. Umweri wa Mnane – August
Umweri wi Llima Ilichuvwi

9. Umweri wa Tisa – September
Umweri wa Ambale

10. Umweri gwi Rikumi – October
Umweri gwi Kimuli

11. Umweri gwa Kumi na Moja – November
Umweri gwa makugutu

12. Umweri gwa Kumi na Mbili – December
Umweri Gwirigesa

Each month in Maragoli reflects a connection to nature and agricultural practices, highlighting how deeply intertwined the community is with the natural world and its cycles.