Grace definition in English

A common definition of grace is unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification.

Grace in Swahili

Grace in Swahili can be translated in many ways:

The common translation of grace in Swahili is neema, which refers to a gift or blessing from God.

Neema is pronounced as: neh-MAH.

Example

“Neema ya Mungu iko juu yetu sote.” (God’s grace is upon us all.)

Synonyms/ visawe vya neema

Other words used to translate grace in Swahili are:

Baraka: Baraka is another common translation of “grace” in Swahili, it can also to a blessing, or a favor from God.

Baraka is pronounced as: bah-RAH-kah.

Example

“Tunamshukuru Mungu kwa baraka zake.” (We thank God for his blessings.)

Fanaka: Fanaka can also mean “grace” in Swahili, it refers to a state of prosperity or well-being.

Fanaka is pronounced as: fah-NAH-kah

Example

“Tunawaombea heri na fanaka katika kazi yenu.” (We pray for the best in your work.)

Ujazi: Ujazi can also mean “grace” in Swahili, it refers to a state of abundance or fullness.

Ujazi is pronounced as: oo-JAH-zee

Example

 “Mwaka huu umekuwa wa ujazi.” (This year have been full of grace.)

Rehema: Rehema can also mean “grace” in Swahili, rehema refers to grace of God to humans.

Rehema is pronounced as: reh-HEH-mah.

“Mungu ana rehema kwa wote” to mean “God is merciful to all.”

Mbawazi: Mbawazi is a synonym for rehema. It refers to the grace that a person receives from God.

It is pronounced as m-bah-WAH-zee.

Example

“Alipata mbawazi kutoka kwa Mwenyezi Mungu.” (He got a gift from God.”)

Fanikiwa: Fanikiwa can also mean “grace” in Swahili. It literally means get success in some activity.

Fanikiwa is pronounced as: fah-nee-KEE-wah.

Example

“Kufanikiwa kwa maisha ni jambo bora.” (Success in life is the best thing.)

Other words you can use are:

Heri (pronounced heh-REE)

Ghanima (pronounced gah-NEE-mah)