mwendwa
- beloved, lover. Beloved. A loved one, particularly used in romantic or affectionate contexts; one who is cherished or held dear.
Example: Mwendwa wakwa, hiũha, (W Sg 2:9, 17; 4:6. Swiftly, my lover,); Mwendwa waku kaĩ agĩthiĩte kũ, (D Where has your lover gone,)