kwitirira

How to say it

Meaning

to name something in memory of, or because of, a particular person or event.

Good to know

to name because of, in memory of

Examples

• Ndashaka kwitirira umwana izina rya sekuru wiwe yapfuye.I want to name the child in memory of his late grandfather.
• Ntibashaka kwitirira umuhango uwo izina kubera akaga kawuranze.They don't want to name the event after the disaster connected to it.
• Muzokwitirira urwo rwibutso iki?What will you name that memorial in commemoration of?
• Agomba kwitirira igikorwa ico izina kubera intumbero yaco.He must name the project that in reference to its purpose.