Abowe/Abayo
Abowe literally means brother while Abayo means sister. However don’t get confused when you hear married couples saying this. Although they mean brother and sister these words are not limited to siblings. It’s sort of like a sign of endearment or closeness to somebody. You can use these two words with your brothers, sisters, cousins, friends or even when your flirting! It can be used instead of a name or either in front of or behind a name. I.e. Abowe Abdullahi or Abdullahi abowe or for a girl Abayo Hawo or Hawo abayo
