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Mukasa

Mukasa is a name with multiple meanings and origins, primarily found in African cultures. In Luganda, a language spoken in Uganda, Mukasa (transliterated as מוקסה in Hebrew) means "conqueror" or "victorious." It is often associated with historical and cultural figures, such as Mukasa, the legendary king of the Buganda kingdom. The name also appears in other African contexts, such as in Kikuyu, where it can mean "one who is brave" or "heroic." In some communities, Mukasa is a surname or a given name, reflecting its significance in cultural and familial identities. Additionally, in some East African languages, the term can refer to a type of traditional attire or a ceremonial garment. The name's versatility and deep-rooted cultural significance make it a notable term in African linguistic and historical studies.

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Mukasa is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Adolphus Ludigo-Mukasa (1861–1886), Ugandan Roman Catholic martyred for his faith Mukasa Mbidde, Ugandan lawyer, human-rights activist, politician Ashe Mukasa, former Ugandan football midfielder Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa (1868–1903), Kabaka of Buganda from 1884 until 1888 and from 1889 until 1897 Ham Mukasa (1868–1956), page in the court of Mutesa I of Buganda and later secretary to Apolo Kagwa Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe (1860–1885), Ugandan Roman Catholic recognized as a martyr and saint by the Catholic Church Roger Mukasa,, Ugandan cricketer Ruben Spartas Mukasa (1899–1982), religious reformer in Uganda Wilson Muruli Mukasa, Ugandan politician Joseph Mukasa Zuza (1955–2015), Roman Catholic bishop Nathan Mukasa, Ugandan/Trinidadian businessman Mukasa (deity), Buganda god of prosperity, harvest, fertility, and health
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