Thursday, February 18, 2010

Extra Post: Deng, "the most commonly found name in Dinka."

I found this on wikipedia, and I thought that others might find it interesting, too :)

"Deng is a first or last name used among the tribes of Southern Sudan. It's shared by the Dinkas, Nuers and shilluk. Its meaning various for instant, in Dinka, it means "Rain" and it also refers to heavens or God. The Dinkas believe that the most powerful God, god of all gods is 'Deng". It's the most commonly found name in Dinka."

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